The 3-day course “Neuro Vision Training” provides an overview of the brain and specific visual functions with regard to sports performance and rehabilitation of injuries and dysfunctions. The aim is to provide treatment protocols to improve visual skills for use in sport and therapy. The program is aimed at athletic trainers and therapists who either want to improve their skills or who want to build a foundation in neuro-visual examination.

The program includes an in-depth understanding of eye movements and the associated areas of the brain. This enables the participant to understand, develop and apply treatment strategies according to individual needs. Central areas such as the cortex, brain stem and cerebellum, as well as the connection to the vestibular system, will be addressed. The focus is on understanding the integration of saccades, subsequent movements, optokinetic reflexes, gaze stabilization, gait pattern and postural control.

The course is aimed at coaches and therapists who want to improve the neurovisual performance of athletes and learn treatment strategies for deficits and after injuries such as concussions. Primarily hands-on strategies will be demonstrated without the need for expensive equipment for direct implementation in the clinic or on the sidelines.

Course content:

• neuroanatomical basics of eye movements

• Examination of relevant brain areas such as cortex and brain stem for reflexive and voluntary eye movements

• visual examination

• Basic visual skills such as gaze jumps, following movements and optokinetic testing

• Eye movements and vestibular integration

• detailed section on the topic of vergence

• neuro-visual requirements in sport using practical examples (soccer, handball, motor sports, etc.)

• High performance vision training, e.g. using Brock’s cord and strobe glasses

• CTE and concussion, as well as return to play after injury

• Retina Retention Training and Pupil Examination

• Side-line assessments

• Treatment protocols for easy implementation