Dr. Curtis Cripe Explains How the Brain is Mapped
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Map the Brain with Dr. Curtis Cripe and NTL Group
According to Dr. Curtis Cripe, NTL Group's head of research and development, there are various types of neurological disorders. First, there are developmental delays and learning disabilities. Then, there are brain injuries, dementia, and anxiety. Also included are attention deficit disorder, addiction, and depression, among many others.
Dr. Curtis Cripe says that dealing with these disorders successfully entails learning about the underlying reasons for the issue.
This is where brain mapping comes in.
Brain mapping is a tool used to get information on the functional organization or disorganization of the brain. Dr. Curtis Cripe mentions that a neuroimaging technique provides brain mapping. It is known as quantitative electroencephalography or qEEG.
The qEEG technique measures and records the brain's electrical patterns and activity. This is done through electrodes attached to a person's scalp. qEEG allows users to track dynamic changes that happen when they happen. This tracking takes place as the brain processes what is referred to as neurofeedback. Neurofeedback is taken through visual or auditory tasks.
Dr. Curtis Cripe also mentions that electrical information is documented upon reception. This information is then compared to the normative baseline derived from brain location and age.
The areas of the brain that are both engaged and processed are also seen through brain mapping. All this leads to a brain map that reveals the cognitive systems that are out of balance and the locations of these imbalances.
Finally, Dr. Curtis Cripe adds that analyzing the qEEG brain map becomes one of the more important bases of program customizations. This allows researchers worldwide to solve brain issues or dysfunction.
Dr. Curtis Cripe has been very instrumental in the creation and development of the various treatment programs used by NTL Group. Learn more about Dr. Curtis Cripe and his work by visiting the NTL Group's official website.