Vestibular Training for Concussion Recovery | Elite Performance & TBI Rehab Explained

About this episode

This episode explores how vestibular training used by elite athletes can enhance recovery from concussions and traumatic brain injuries.

What do elite athletes, NFL-level spins, and concussion recovery have in common? More than you think. In this episode of the Mind Matters podcast, Kiley Como sits down with vestibular expert Shelia Thelen to uncover how balance training used by professional athletes is transforming concussion and TBI rehabilitation. From inner ear function and anxiety to sleep, cognition, and fall prevention, we explore how vestibular system training can dramatically improve recovery outcomes — and even strengthen personal injury cases. If you or a loved one is navigating traumatic brain injury, post-concussion symptoms, or balance disorders, this episode connects brain science, real-life recovery, and the legal impact of TBI. In Pain? Call Shane! (980) 999-9999 https://www.shanesmithlaw.com/in-pain-call-shane/ Want $25.00? Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter for weekly chances to win trivia: https://share.hsforms.com/1PcBq_o9nQ3Ckxg1OdHek6Adjoe3 Do you need an attorney? http://22753083.hs-sites.com/referral https://youtu.be/E2yRpPYZIQk https://youtu.be/LV1QOCchpW4 https://youtu.be/Ib1AlBIwKGc For more information order our free book! https://www.shanesmithlaw.com/freebook

People in this episode

Host: Kiley Como

Guest: Shelia Thelen

Topics covered

• concussion recovery
• vestibular training
• TBI rehabilitation
• balance training
• brain science
• personal injury

Keywords

• concussion
• TBI
• vestibular system
• balance disorders
• recovery outcomes
• brain injury
• elite athletes

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Organizations: Shane Smith Law

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