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The Japanese journal of neuropsychology

[Vol.26 No.2 contents]
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ArticleTitle Strategies for neurorehabilitation based on neural mechanisms for functional recovery
Language J
AuthorList Ichiro Miyai
Affiliation Neurorehabilitation Research Institute, Morinomiya Hospital
Publication Japanese Journal of Neuropsychology: 26 (2), 130-135, 2010
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Accepted
Abstract There is accumulating evidence that functional recovery after brain injury such as stroke is associated with use-dependent plasticity of the central nervous system. Strategies for neurorehabilitation based on this idea have been tested to reveal that primary factors for significant improvements comprise high-intensity and repetitive task-specific practice. To enhance efficacy of motor learning with the same dose of intervention, context of practice including knowledge of results and reward might be promising factors.
Keywords use-dependent plasticity, functional neuroimaging, motor learning

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