#59 - What is Applied Neurology?

#59 - What is Applied Neurology?

From The KRUSE ELITE Podcast by Taylor Kruse

February 14, 2026 · 1h 15m

About this episode

In this episode, Taylor Kruse discusses the fundamentals of applied neurology and its relevance to health and fitness.

Does the word "neurology" make you think of scientists in white lab coats?  In this episode, I bring it back to basics with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, and talk about what applied neurology really is.  I define applied neurology as I use it in my practice and what sets it apart from other more clinical neuroscience-based disciplines like functional neurology.  I also talk about the growing "nervous system regulation" space and what many are getting right and wrong about applied neurology as the concepts start to become more popular.  I talk about some of the core foundations and models underpinning applied neurology such as the input/output loop, the threat bucket, the assessment process, the importance of neuroanatomy, the time-scale of the nervous system, and more.  This is a review of fundamental concepts but also a great discussion around how I think about applied neurology and how it fits into the wider conversation around health, fitness, pain, and mobility.   Thank you to my podcast idea man and coach, Tony Fowler (Instagram:  @tone_reverie ) for helping me put together this episode! Free Resources…

People in this episode

Host: Taylor Kruse

Topics covered

  • applied neurology
  • nervous system regulation
  • health
  • fitness
  • pain
  • mobility

Keywords

  • applied neurology
  • nervous system
  • functional neurology
  • neuroanatomy
  • movement
  • pain issues
  • health

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