Perspectives on Neuroplasticity: Part 1

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EPISODE TITLE:  Perspectives on Neuroplasticity Part 1

INTRO: This episode is a conversation between two OTRs and two soon-to-be new grad OTs. The topic of conversation is neuroplasticity, but this discussion dives deep into more specific topics on stroke rehabilitation.

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified,  Perspectives on Neuroplasticity Part 1 with Tracy Bentley Root, Morgan Wellenzohn, and Sarah DiMayo, we talked about:

• What is neuroplasticity?
• What does the phrase “practice makes progress” mean to each of us?
• What happens in the brain when changes occur? Building bridges!!
• Visual feedback and imagery

Neuroplasticity is a never ending phenomenon that has many avenues to explore. In a therapeutic mindset, one of the most important lessons to learn when recovering from a stroke is that practice makes progress! There are so many different ways to treat an injury resulting from a stroke including different therapeutic techniques and evidence-based practice. Tune into the second part of this podcast with Tracy, Sarah, and Morgan to learn about more evidence-based practice and techniques that have been experienced and researched.

LINKS TO ARTICLES, BOOKS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION WE TALKED ABOUT:

Khan, F., Amatya, B., Galea, M.P., Gonzenbach, R., Kesselring, J. (2016). Neurorehabilitation: Applied neuroplasticity. Journal of Neurology. 1-13. Doi: 10.1007/s00415-016-8307-9.

Mobile Arm Supports: Evidence-based benefits and criteria for use

• http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10790268.2008.11760741

Reference to previous Noggins And Neurons episodes:

Neuroplastic beats spastic

Measuring Spasticity

Subluxation and Shoulder Pain

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