The Missing Step in Concussion Recovery: Nervous System Testing with Dr. Ted Arkfeld

What if “feeling fine” isn’t the same as being truly ready to return to sport, or even school, after a concussion?

I sit down with Dr. Ted Arkfeld to discuss how objective nervous system measurements may add clarity to performance, recovery, and readiness.

Ted A. Arkfeld, DC, MS, is a chiropractor, clinical researcher, and educator focused on the role of the nervous system in human performance, injury risk, and recovery. He is the developer of the Neuro Sport Performance Evaluation (NSPE), a model that integrates objective neurological metrics—including BrainTap’s NeuralChek—with functional movement and sensorimotor assessment. With over 35 years of clinical experience, Dr. Arkfeld collaborates with technology partners and clinicians to advance evidence-informed approaches to sports performance, concussion management, and neurological rehabilitation, while educating doctors of chiropractic on translating neuroscience into practical, measurable outcomes.

In this episode, we explore how tools like NeuralChek, which Dr. Arkfeld actively uses as part of his evaluation protocol, can support a more complete view of movement, balance, and autonomic regulation, especially when athletes (or patients) may underreport symptoms.

The conversation also touches on how BrainTap is incorporated as part of his recovery approach, supporting relaxation, sleep, and nervous system regulation alongside active care.

Please, comment and share your thoughts: Should baseline nervous system screening be a standard part of sports, recovery, and aging well?

Connect with Dr. Ted Arkfeld:

https://arkfeldchiropractic.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-a-arkfeld-dc-ms-43611522/\

https://www.youtube.com/@DefeatingPain

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter:

https://drpatrickporter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/

https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/

https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter

Other helpful links & information:

http://www.braintap.pro/

*Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition.

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