Bjorn Carlson

Vision Performance Training: Unlocking Athletic Potential with Bjorn CarlsonIn this episode of the Love Your Inner Athlete podcast, host Hans Skulstad welcomes Bjorn Carlson, a vision performance specialist with over 15 years of experience at the Vision Performance Center of Minnesota. Hans and Bjorn discuss the significant role of vision training in enhancing athletic performance, from youth sports to the professional level. Bjorn explains how vision therapy can aid in concussion recovery, academic challenges, and overall mental fitness with diverse applications to develop athletes at all levels. Vision therapy increases neuroplasticity and teaches an athlete's brain to work efficiently, be aware of their periphery, and focus in the heat of competition. Key insights include the evolution of vision training, the impact of neuroplasticity, and real-life success stories of athletes who have benefited from improved visual processing. Listeners will learn how vision training can build resilience, boost confidence, and foster better performance in both sports and daily life.Key Moments02:12 Bjorn's Journey into Vision Training03:43 Evolution of Vision Performance Training05:00 Impact of Vision Training on Athletic Performance06:13 Working with High-Level Athletes07:14 Common Visual Processing Issues in Athletes12:51 Vision Training Programs and Their Benefits17:00 Long-Term Effects and Maintenance of Vision Training30:16 Case Studies and Success Stories---Connect with Bjorn Carlson and the Vision Performance Center of Minnesota:https://vpcmn.com/---Visit https://www.centerforsportsandmind.com/ to learn more about Mental Fitness and take your next step!---Learn more about Hans Skulstad:https://hansskulstad.com/---Follow Center for Sports and the Mind, as well as Hans, on social platforms:https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-for-Sports-and-the-Mind/100044301706608/https://x.com/2ChallengeMindhttps://www.instagram.com/centerforsportsandmind/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/user/hskulstad20