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Andy Clower

Andy is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and a Z-Health Performance Master Trainer. He spent the first years of his career working in Orthopedics, assisting in surgery and clinical duties, as well as taking care of Athletic Training duties for a local hospital. He also worked as Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Human Performance for a specialty physical therapy clinic. It was there that he found his passion for looking at the human body differently than what has been done traditionally. In 2010 he started Fitness Evolved in Berkeley, California focusing on a new approach to health and exercise through a neurological lens. He began his education in the Z-Health Performance Solutions system, using this approach to create a brain- based training and rehabilitation program at Fitness Evolved. This approach was used working with clients from all walks of life, from professional athletes to post concussion and brain injury clients. He also completed Z-Health’s Instructor program and has had the opportunity to teach hundreds of health and fitness professionals from around the world. He joins Cognitive FX excited to be part of an amazing team who is looking at concussions and recovery from TBI in a completely new and innovative way.

Brain Injury Awareness | Traumatic Brain Injury

Why Most Post-trauma Vision Syndrome Treatment Falls Short

By: Andy Clower November 16th, 2022 Updated March 17, 2023

As you read this text, your brain is processing the incoming visual information and sending directions to your eyes so they maintain focus on what you want to read. But if you have post-traumatic vision syndrome (PTVS) and your eyes do not work together efficiently, you may have a hard time keeping track of what you’re reading and develop a headache from your efforts. You may have also noticed that everyday activities that should be automatic — like reaching for an object, driving, or going shopping — require more effort.

Post-Concussion Syndrome Dizziness: Causes & Treatment

By: Andy Clower July 27th, 2022 Updated March 6, 2023

After headaches, dizziness is the second most common symptom patients experience after a concussion. Although this symptom often resolves by itself, it becomes persistent and debilitating for some patients. If patients experience dizziness or other concussion symptoms for more than three months, they may have post-concussion syndrome (PCS).

Can a Chiropractor Help with Post-Concussion Syndrome?

By: Andy Clower August 24th, 2021 Updated March 17, 2023

If you have post-concussion syndrome (PCS), then you likely know how difficult it is to get an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment. Many medical doctors don’t have the resources to treat PCS effectively, or they rely exclusively on pharmaceuticals that help some symptoms while making others worse. So when you find a healthcare provider who (a) actually knows what post-concussion syndrome is, and (b) claims to treat it, then it’s worth following up.

The 5 Types of Glasses for Post Concussion Syndrome: A Patient Guide

By: Andy Clower June 8th, 2021 Updated March 17, 2023

Following concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), impaired vision and vision-related symptoms are common. Signs and common symptoms include blurred vision, light sensitivity, light-related headaches, eye movement issues, and more.

How to Get the Best Vestibular Therapy for Concussion Symptoms

By: Andy Clower December 17th, 2020 Updated March 14, 2023

Dizziness. Nausea. Balance problems. Car-sickness. These are a few of the unpleasant symptoms of vestibular dysfunction after a head injury. Fortunately, they don’t have to be permanent; most patients make rapid improvement with a good therapist.