Neuroplasticity & Function

what is the reappearance of motor patterns that were present before CNS injury?

recovery (go for this acutely)

what is the appearance of new motor patters that result from adaptation of remaining elements or substitution of alternative motor strategies?

compensation

at what recovery level does recovery occur in a sort time frame?

Brain function occurring in the SAME areas that pre-injury.

neuronal level

What does compensation look like a the body structure/function level? Driven by sensory, behavioral & cognitive experiences. Can be adaptive or maladaptive

Function via activation of alternative brain areas. Neural plasticity allows for structure modification & repair.

what does recovery look like at the activity/functional level? Function-induced recovery. Our nervous system will recover in response to experiences.

Use-dependent cortical reorganization.

Nervous system modifies in response to experiences.

Task-oriented training promotes neuroplastic changes.

Timing? EARLY!

what is the basis of contemporary neuro therapy?

task oriented training

Task oriented training must be

challenging (intense, high reps), meaningful, appropriate feedback, structured/supportive environment

what is the the term for making a session meaningful to the pt for better adherence?

salience

what is the term for when a pt is unable to receive PT early on, creating maladaptive or adaptive compensations?

interference