#115 - Inside the Athlete’s Brain - Understanding Concussions and Neurofeedback with Dr. Kevin Butterfield, Part 1

Inside the Athlete’s Brain Part 1: Understanding Concussions and Neurofeedback with Dr. Kevin Butterfield

What really happens inside the athlete’s brain after a concussion?

In this first part of our two-part follow-up series with Dr. Kevin Butterfield, founder of Hippocampus Labs, we take a closer look at how concussions disrupt neural communication—and how neurofeedback is helping clinicians retrain the brain for faster recovery and peak performance.

Following the overwhelming response to Episode 112: The Future of Sports Medicine – Brain Training with Neurofeedback, Dr. Butterfield returns to go deeper into the science, showing how brain mapping reveals what traditional imaging can’t. From understanding the gut–brain connection to decoding brain-wave dysfunction, this episode will challenge the way you view concussion management.

💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

• What neurofeedback is and how it differs from traditional imaging tools.
• How concussions cause electrical —not just structural —disruption in the brain.
• The link between brain inflammation, the vagus nerve, and gut health.
• Practical ways clinicians can begin integrating neurofeedback and brain mapping into sports-medicine and rehab practice.

🎧 If you missed our earlier episode with Dr. Butterfield, you can access Episode 112 here🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:

• Learn more about Hippocampus Labs and download a free white paper here

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