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Principles of Neuroplasticity

April 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides key principles of neuroplasticity with considerations to incorporate into treatment to maximize improvement through neuroplasticity.
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Mechanisms for Recovery: Spontaneous Recovery, Neuroplasticity, and Adaptability

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.
A frequent question asked by people following brain injury is, “How long will it take for me to progress back to ‘normal’? Although there is no magic number to provide regarding recovery length, a therapist can provide education regarding recovery mechanisms, including spontaneous recovery, neuroplasticity, and adaptability. This handout describes three mechanisms of recovery and the difference between compensatory and therapeutic approaches.
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Neuroplasticity

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is for patients who have survived brain injury and provides health literacy information regarding the brain’s ability to reorganize itself through structural and functional neuroplasticity. The handout is meant to improve insight and understanding into the need for repetition and intensity of tasks in the structured therapy environment.
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10 Ways to Support Your Recovery (Inside and Outside the Treatment Room)

December 9, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Recovery doesn’t stop at the threshold of the therapy room. This handout is designed for rehabilitation therapists working with patients who are recovering from brain injury. It lays out 10 concrete ways that they can support neuroplasticity and maximize recovery from brain injury.
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