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Neuroplasticity - How Brain Reshapes Itself

Neuroplasticity - How Brain Reshapes Itself

Neuroplasticity - How Brain Reshapes Itself

The term "neuroplasticity" describes the brain's capacity to fortify previously formed neural connections, enabling skill acquisition over time. When the right stimuli are given to the brain, it reshapes the existing neural pathways and can mend itself, regardless of age.

The term "neuroplasticity" describes the brain's capacity to fortify previously formed neural connections, enabling skill acquisition over time. When the right stimuli are given to the brain, it reshapes the existing neural pathways and can mend itself, regardless of age.

The term "neuroplasticity" describes the brain's capacity to fortify previously formed neural connections, enabling skill acquisition over time. When the right stimuli are given to the brain, it reshapes the existing neural pathways and can mend itself, regardless of age.

Repetition and Intensity is Crucial

Repetition and Intensity is Crucial

Repetition and Intensity is Crucial

A crucial element in the healing process following a brain injury is the rehabilitation program's intensity and number of repetition (Veerbeek, 2014). What is the threshold for repetition? Neuroplasticity research has shown that there is strong evidence that the brain must do a challenging task 400–600 times a day for it to rearrange (Chau C., 2009). Having the element of challenge is crucial; forming new neural pathways need not only high repetition , but also getting involved, being challenged and moving intentionally towards a set goal.

A crucial element in the healing process following a brain injury is the rehabilitation program's intensity and number of repetition (Veerbeek, 2014). What is the threshold for repetition? Neuroplasticity research has shown that there is strong evidence that the brain must do a challenging task 400–600 times a day for it to rearrange (Chau C., 2009). Having the element of challenge is crucial; forming new neural pathways need not only high repetition , but also getting involved, being challenged and moving intentionally towards a set goal.

A crucial element in the healing process following a brain injury is the rehabilitation program's intensity and number of repetition (Veerbeek, 2014). What is the threshold for repetition? Neuroplasticity research has shown that there is strong evidence that the brain must do a challenging task 400–600 times a day for it to rearrange (Chau C., 2009). Having the element of challenge is crucial; forming new neural pathways need not only high repetition , but also getting involved, being challenged and moving intentionally towards a set goal.

Further reading

Kimberly, TJ et al., “Comparison of Amounts And Types Of Practice During Rehabilitation For Traumatic Brain Injury And Stroke,” Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 2010

Kleim, JA et al., “Principles of Exercise-Dependent Neural Plasticity: Implications for Rehabilitation After Brain Damage,” Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 2008

Technology - Assisted Neuro-Rehab Works

Technology - Assisted Neuro-Rehab Works

Technology - Assisted Neuro-Rehab Works

Systematic review of research based on 45 randomized controlled trials with 1600+ participants point to the conclusion of technology - assisted upper extremity training improves capabilities in activities of daily living (Mehrholz, J., 2018). The authors conclude that:

• In rehabilitation settings, the employment of technology devices enhances daily life activities, arm function, and arm strength.

• When compared to traditional therapy, technology-assisted training can offer more repetitions per session.  

• Rehabilitation aided by technology boosts training motivation.

Further reading

Pehlivan, A., U., et al., “Robotic Training and Clinical Assessment of Upper Extremity Movements After Spinal Cord Injury: A Single Case Report,” Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2012

Pehlivan, A., U., et al., “Effects of Assist-As-Needed Upper Extremity Robotic Therapy After Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: A Parallel-Group Controlled Trial,” Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 2017

Pehlivan, A., U., et al., “Current Trends In Robot-Assisted Upper-Limb Stroke Rehabilitation: Promoting Patient Engagement in Therapy,” Current physical medicine and rehabilitation reports, 2014

Kim, J., et al., “Clinical Efficacy of Upper Limb Robotic Therapy In People With Tetraplegia: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.,” Spinal Cord, 2018.

Turconi, A.C., et al., “May New Technologies Improve Upper Limb Performance in Grown Up Diplegic Children?,” European Journal of Physical Rehabilitation Medicine, 2016.