AST Matrix Revolutionizes Rehabilitative Training
Based in Arizona, Sean Southland divides his time between responsibilities at the International DriverX Elite Academy and his work with the nonprofit IDEA Foundation. Also dedicated to furthering research for neurological disorders, Sean Southland developed the innovative Advanced Stimulation Therapy (AST). AST is one of the newest advances in rehabilitative therapy for athletes looking to quickly return to their optimum performance levels following a sports injury. Capable of monitoring the activity within a patient’s brain, the system takes a noninvasive approach to injury recovery. After fulfilling the requirements of the initial NeuroFitness Assessment, patients undergo a five-step therapy protocol. Each step involves different therapeutic activities, including AST optimization, cognitive functions, and various levels of impact tasking. Following completion of all the steps, athletes should reach their goal of returning to normal athletic play. In addition to sports-related injuries, AST has proven its efficacy in helping patients safely recover from a number of other conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction, and stroke. Those who undergo the NeuroFitness Assessment can also use AST to abate the effects of neurological aging and learning disorders.