CFNC – Concussion Recovery in Tampa
TAMPA/SARASOTA, FL
Carolina Functional Neurology Center provides holistic treatment for a variety of neurological, metabolic and autoimmune conditions. We pride ourselves on patient-centered, individualized care.
Our treatment programs focus on the concept of neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to change based on environmental, emotional and physical stimuli. Our doctors combine their extensive knowledge of the nervous system with receptor-based therapies to rehabilitate the brain and create long-term, positive neuroplasticity to reduce patients’ symptoms and improve function.
As functional neurologists, we take a holistic approach to healing, looking at the patient as a whole, finding the root cause of their symptoms and treating them without drugs or surgery.
Concussion Recovery in Tampa
The Carolina Functional Neurology Center helps people recover from concussions and persistent post-concussive symptoms using targeted, personalized neurological rehabilitation.
A concussion is more than a hit to the head — it’s a mild traumatic brain injury that temporarily disrupts how your brain processes information and controls your body. They can significantly affect balance, vision, thinking and focus, mood and emotions, sleep, energy levels, heart rate, autonomic function and more. Your persistent post-concussive symptoms are real. And with the right care, your brain can heal.
Our doctors are highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of mild traumatic brain injuries (concussions) and post-concussion syndrome. We will take a close look at all areas of brain function in order to pinpoint the areas of dysfunction that are specific to your brain. In order to obtain the most accurate information about your brain function we use neurodiagnostics to measure balance, coordination, eye movements, timing and rhythm, cognitive function, and more.
Concussion Treatment
Treatment for concussions is designed on an individualized basis. No two brains and concussions are the same, therefore no two treatment plans are the same. Our doctors work one-on-one with each patient to provide thorough treatment and continual monitoring of symptoms from visit to visit. Common treatment modalities include neuromodulation, eye movement therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, near infrared light, neurosensory and motor integration tools, cognitive therapies, interactive metronome therapy, and more.
Concussion Care for Athletes
Each year, there are an estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million sports-related concussions in the United States alone, and many of these occur in contact sports like football, soccer, and lacrosse. Vestibular and sensorimotor impairments (such as dizziness, balance problems, and visual motion sensitivity) are well-documented outcomes of concussions and contribute significantly to prolonged recovery.
Most athletes do improve relatively quickly after a concussion. Large reviews find that the median time to return to sport for many athletes is within about 21 days, although this varies by age, sex, sport, and severity of symptoms. Individual studies of collegiate athletes show wide variation in recovery, with many athletes still exhibiting vestibular or cognitive impairments as long as 3-4 weeks post-injury. Research also highlights that vestibular symptoms (like dizziness or vertigo) immediately after injury are associated with longer recovery times and may predict protracted recovery when severe. It also demonstrates that recovery patterns differ by sport and individual factors, emphasizing that there is no single “normal” recovery timeline.
At CFNC, we understand the unique demands placed on athletes recovering from a concussion — especially the pressure to return to play safely, confidently, and as quickly as possible. Our doctors perform a detailed functional neurological evaluation to identify exactly which systems were affected, ensuring every athlete receives a rehabilitation plan tailored to their sport, position, and performance goals.
We focus on restoring efficient brain-body communication through targeted vestibular, visual, balance, and cognitive rehabilitation. By strengthening the specific pathways impacted by the concussion, we help athletes recover more completely, reduce lingering symptoms, and support a safe return to training and competition. Our goal is to help athletes quickly regain the precision, coordination, and speed their sport demands.
Our concussion treatment program is extremely in-depth and ensures that your brain is fully healed — not just feeling better. Many athletes may appear symptom-free while their brain is still recovering beneath the surface. We make sure your brain and nervous system are performing optimally so your risk of future concussions does not increase, lingering issues do not return, and your performance continues to elevate long after treatment.
*MyConcussionDr recommends CFNC as the top concussion recovery in Tampa and across Florida.
"It has been hard to find the right words to describe how grateful I am for Dr. Brindisi. I suffered a concussion and whiplash injury when a tree fell on my car while I was driving. The injuries were debilitating than I ever imagined they could be. Dr. Brindisi has been absolutely AMAZING. The severe anxiety that the concussion caused at times felt unbearable and I felt like it was just “me”. Dr. B would assure me it wasn’t and encourage me that I was doing well and she would get me through it. Dr. Brindisi knew the right supplements that would help with the inflammation and she directed me towards clean eating. The results were amazing. If I hadn’t been under Dr. Brindisi’s care, I would hate to think of where I would be now. She makes you feel like you are the most important patient she has. She connects with every patient she treats and to me she has become family. Grateful beyond words!"
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Contact Info
- 941-424-7513
- 7207 Delainey Court Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240