
Ep 93 đïž Neuro-Optometry and Concussion Rehab Explained by Dr Neera Kapoor, OD, FAAO, FCOVD-A
2025-10-30
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đ„Œ Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, and advocacy.
đïž Concussion Corner PodcastÂź is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner AcademyÂź. Weâre so happy that youâre here!
đ Concussion Corner AcademyÂź has two courses â Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II â each offering 30 hours of continuing education credit for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. Weâve served hundreds of healthcare professionals worldwide across disciplines. Weâre truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming!
đ Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!
âž»
đĄ In This Episode:
đïž Dr. Neera Kapoor, Clinical Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and internationally recognized neuro-optometrist, joins Dr. Jessica Schwartz for a deep dive into the missing link in concussion care â vision.
đ€ Together they explore how to identify visual and ocular motor dysfunction, bridge care between disciplines, and understand the functional component of vision that so many concussion patients struggle to describe.
đ Highlights include:
âą Why vision is foundational but often overlooked in concussion care
âą The difference between primary eye exams and neuro-optometric assessment
âą Listening for subtle subjective red and yellow flags patients canât name
âą Why measuring recovery is as important as the break in near-point testing
âą How to sequence care between visual, vestibular, and cervical systems
âą Practical tips for reading and screen habituation with real-world carryover
âą Pacing, grounding, and re-connecting patients to their body after TBI
âą Upcoming research and global teaching by Dr. Kapoor
âž»
đ©ș About Dr. Neera Kapoor:
Dr. Kapoor is a Clinical Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and an internationally recognized neuro-optometrist with over 100 lectures delivered worldwide. She has co-authored dozens of peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters on vision and acquired brain injury. Her teaching emphasizes functional vision integration, proprioceptive feedback, and collaboration across disciplines to enhance concussion outcomes.
đ Upcoming Speaking Engagements:
âą Stroke and Vertigo Lecture â Northwell Health â đïž November 13
âą Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) Conference â đïž March 6 2026 in White Plains, NY
âą Guest Editor â đ§ International Journal of Emergency Medicine Special Open-Access Issue on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (launching early 2026)
âž»
đ #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
đ Concussion Corner Academy Part II Enrollment â https://www.concussioncorner.org/courses
đ Northwell Health Events â https://www.northwell.edu
đ Brain Injury Association of New York State â https://bianys.org
đ International Journal of Emergency Medicine â https://intjem.biomedcentral.com
âž»
đ Chapters:
00:00 Â Introduction to Concussion CornerÂź and Dr. Neera Kapoor
02:43 Â Why vision is the missing link in concussion care
08:07 Â Listening for patient language and functional clues
12:25 Â Proprioceptive feedback and near-point convergence tips
15:39 Â Pacing and grounding the visual system
18:40 Â Visual vs vestibular vs cervical drivers of dizziness
23:14 Â Eye muscle roles explained for rehab providers
26:19 Â Sequencing and co-management in interdisciplinary care
31:49 Â Why recovery is as important as the break
33:47 Â Closing remarks and upcoming lectures
âž»
A Word From Our Sponsor:
đđČâœïžđ Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have provided independent helmet ratings to help consumers choose the safest options for reducing concussion risk. This work is completely independent of helmet manufacturers and serves Virginia Techâs mission to lower concussion risk worldwide. Visit the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and help spread the word in your community! đâŸïžđ„
âž»
đą Call to Action:
đ Like this episode
đ Subscribe to Concussion Corner PodcastÂź
đ„ Share with a colleague
đ Join Concussion Corner AcademyÂź Part II to learn live with Dr. Neera Kapoor and our faculty
đ www.ConcussionCorner.org
âž»
This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.
đïž Concussion Corner PodcastÂź is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner AcademyÂź. Weâre so happy that youâre here!
đ Concussion Corner AcademyÂź has two courses â Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II â each offering 30 hours of continuing education credit for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. Weâve served hundreds of healthcare professionals worldwide across disciplines. Weâre truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming!
đ Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!
âž»
đĄ In This Episode:
đïž Dr. Neera Kapoor, Clinical Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and internationally recognized neuro-optometrist, joins Dr. Jessica Schwartz for a deep dive into the missing link in concussion care â vision.
đ€ Together they explore how to identify visual and ocular motor dysfunction, bridge care between disciplines, and understand the functional component of vision that so many concussion patients struggle to describe.
đ Highlights include:
âą Why vision is foundational but often overlooked in concussion care
âą The difference between primary eye exams and neuro-optometric assessment
âą Listening for subtle subjective red and yellow flags patients canât name
âą Why measuring recovery is as important as the break in near-point testing
âą How to sequence care between visual, vestibular, and cervical systems
âą Practical tips for reading and screen habituation with real-world carryover
âą Pacing, grounding, and re-connecting patients to their body after TBI
âą Upcoming research and global teaching by Dr. Kapoor
âž»
đ©ș About Dr. Neera Kapoor:
Dr. Kapoor is a Clinical Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and an internationally recognized neuro-optometrist with over 100 lectures delivered worldwide. She has co-authored dozens of peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters on vision and acquired brain injury. Her teaching emphasizes functional vision integration, proprioceptive feedback, and collaboration across disciplines to enhance concussion outcomes.
đ Upcoming Speaking Engagements:
âą Stroke and Vertigo Lecture â Northwell Health â đïž November 13
âą Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) Conference â đïž March 6 2026 in White Plains, NY
âą Guest Editor â đ§ International Journal of Emergency Medicine Special Open-Access Issue on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (launching early 2026)
âž»
đ #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
đ Concussion Corner Academy Part II Enrollment â https://www.concussioncorner.org/courses
đ Northwell Health Events â https://www.northwell.edu
đ Brain Injury Association of New York State â https://bianys.org
đ International Journal of Emergency Medicine â https://intjem.biomedcentral.com
âž»
đ Chapters:
00:00 Â Introduction to Concussion CornerÂź and Dr. Neera Kapoor
02:43 Â Why vision is the missing link in concussion care
08:07 Â Listening for patient language and functional clues
12:25 Â Proprioceptive feedback and near-point convergence tips
15:39 Â Pacing and grounding the visual system
18:40 Â Visual vs vestibular vs cervical drivers of dizziness
23:14 Â Eye muscle roles explained for rehab providers
26:19 Â Sequencing and co-management in interdisciplinary care
31:49 Â Why recovery is as important as the break
33:47 Â Closing remarks and upcoming lectures
âž»
A Word From Our Sponsor:
đđČâœïžđ Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have provided independent helmet ratings to help consumers choose the safest options for reducing concussion risk. This work is completely independent of helmet manufacturers and serves Virginia Techâs mission to lower concussion risk worldwide. Visit the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and help spread the word in your community! đâŸïžđ„
âž»
đą Call to Action:
đ Like this episode
đ Subscribe to Concussion Corner PodcastÂź
đ„ Share with a colleague
đ Join Concussion Corner AcademyÂź Part II to learn live with Dr. Neera Kapoor and our faculty
đ www.ConcussionCorner.org
âž»
This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.
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