WellCare Medical provides comprehensive Neurological Assessments to evaluate how your brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves affect movement, balance, sensation, and coordination. Following concussion, stroke, nerve entrapment, or complex musculoskeletal pain, we translate findings into an actionable plan across integrated services—physiotherapy, chiropractic adjustments, registered massage therapy, and acupuncture. We also coordinate documentation via direct billing to insurance providers and support workplace injuries and MVA rehabilitation.
Who Should Book a Neurological Assessment?
Consider booking if you experience dizziness, balance issues, numbness/tingling, weakness, frequent falls, coordination problems, or persistent “brain fog.” It’s especially valuable after a concussion, suspected radiculopathy/nerve compression, or post-stroke changes affecting daily function. Drivers preparing to return to the road may combine this evaluation with our Driving Reintegration Assessment for safety confirmation.
What is included in neurological assessments
Your clinician performs a detailed history and symptom map, followed by a focused neurological exam: cranial nerve screen, reflexes, myotomes/dermatomes, coordination and rapid alternating movements, oculomotor/vestibular checks (VOR, saccades), balance and gait analysis, and endurance/dual-task testing as indicated. We also assess cervical and thoracic mechanics that can influence dizziness or headaches, and—where helpful—link to Orthopedic Assessments for joint or soft-tissue contributors.
Why choose WellCare Medical for neurological assessments
Our interdisciplinary team connects assessment to a practical, staged plan—symptom control, sensory reweighting, motor control, strength/endurance, then return to complex tasks. We streamline admin with direct billing and provide insurer-ready summaries. If job demands require objective measurement, we can add a Functional Abilities Evaluation (FAE) to guide return-to-work decisions.
Neurological Assessment — At a Glance
| Presentation | Assessment Focus | Matched Care | Helpful Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dizziness, imbalance, visual strain | Vestibular/oculomotor function, neck drivers | Vestibular physiotherapy, cervical mechanics | Concussion assessment |
| Numbness, tingling, limb weakness | Dermatomes/myotomes, neural tension, posture | Physio nerve-mobility, chiropractic care | Tendon & ligament physio |
| Post-stroke coordination issues | Motor planning, balance, endurance, dual-tasking | Task-specific physio, strength/endurance progression | Stroke & neurological physio |
| Headaches with neck stiffness | Cervical ROM, trigger points, stress/sleep load | Acupuncture, massage therapy | Headache program |
| Return to driving or complex work | Reaction time, visuomotor processing, tolerance | Staged exposure, retesting, employer guidance | Driving reintegration |
Your Path to Neurological Recovery
- History & Screening: Symptom timeline, red flags, work/sport/drive demands, medications, sleep and stress.
- Objective Testing: Cranial nerves, reflexes, strength/sensation, coordination, vestibular/oculomotor, balance and gait.
- Plan & Education: Threshold-based pacing, visual/vestibular drills, home strategies for sleep and stress.
- Targeted Rehab: Vestibular and neuro-motor training (physiotherapy), cervical adjustments, soft-tissue therapy, acupuncture as indicated.
- Documentation & Admin: Insurer communication via direct billing; optional Functional Abilities Evaluation (FAE) for job-specific capacity.
Common questions about neurological assessments
Do I need imaging before this assessment?
Not necessarily. If red flags or exam findings suggest imaging or specialist referral, we’ll advise next steps and coordinate with your physician.
How long does it take?
Most Neurological Assessments take 45–75 minutes depending on the complexity of symptoms and the number of domains we test.
Is it covered by my plan?
Many extended health plans cover allied health assessments. We simplify claims with direct billing to insurance providers and provide itemized receipts for benefits.
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