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Knowledge of how the brain works has increased dramatically within the past 15-20 years, introducing a powerful framework for developing general guidelines for practical neurorehabilitation. This textbook aims to give an overview of the current knowledge of neurobiology as a basis for deciding how best to help patients recover function after brain and spinal cord injuries.

This book provides an overview of basic neurobiology and its practical application in neurorehabilitation. It explores neuroplasticity, beginning with its origins in neurodevelopmental plasticity and progressing to how scientific knowledge and technological advancements can enhance neuroplasticity and improve neurorehabilitation. Furthermore, a special focus is directed to various neurological disorders to illustrate condition-specific challenges and opportunities. The book benefits from the diverse perspectives of its contributors, who represent various fields. This diversity provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of neuroplasticity-based neurorehabilitation from a range of experts.

This book is mainly intended for pregraduate physiotherapy, occupational therapy and neurorehabilitation students, but it can be of interest also to clinicians (doctors, therapists, nurses, psychologists) working in the field of neurorehabilitation, as part of postgraduate courses and studies.

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Knowledge of how the brain works has increased dramatically within the past 15-20 years, introducing a powerful framework for developing general guidelines for practical neurorehabilitation. This textbook aims to give an overview of the current knowledge of neurobiology as a basis for deciding how best to help patients recover function after brain and spinal cord injuries.

This book provides an overview of basic neurobiology and its practical application in neurorehabilitation. It explores neuroplasticity, beginning with its origins in neurodevelopmental plasticity and progressing to how scientific knowledge and technological advancements can enhance neuroplasticity and improve neurorehabilitation. Furthermore, a special focus is directed to various neurological disorders to illustrate condition-specific challenges and opportunities. The book benefits from the diverse perspectives of its contributors, who represent various fields. This diversity provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of neuroplasticity-based neurorehabilitation from a range of experts.

This book is mainly intended for pregraduate physiotherapy, occupational therapy and neurorehabilitation students, but it can be of interest also to clinicians (doctors, therapists, nurses, psychologists) working in the field of neurorehabilitation, as part of postgraduate courses and studies.

Tartalomjegyzék:

Preface.- Chapter 1. Towards science-based neurorehabilitation.- chapter 2. Touch and Proprioception.- Chapter 3. Pain.- Chapter 4. Vision and Perception.- Chapter 5. Sensori-motor Control.- Chapter 6. Basic principles of learning and memory.- Chapter 7. Skill acquisition and motor learning.- Chapter 8. Computational neuroscience and neurorehabilitation.- Chapter 9. Executive Functions.- Chapter 10. Speech, language, and communication.- Chapter 11. Emotions.- Chapter 12. Consciousness, Circadian rhythms, and Sleep.- Chapter 13. Neuroplasticity ? what is it?.- Chapter 14. Neurodevelopment and Neuroplasticity.- Chapter 15. Neuroplasticity as a basis for neurorehabilitation.- Chapter 16. Neurorehabilitation Technologies.- Chapter 17. Stroke.- Chapter 18. Spinal Cord Injury.- Chapter 19. Cerebral Palsy.- Chapter 20. Multiple Sclerosis.- Chapter 21. Parkinson?s disease.- Chapter 22. Dementia.- Chapter 23. Traumatic Brain Injury.- Chapter 24. Concussion.- Chapter 25. Future Directions.