2011 Kleim. Neural Plasticity And Neurorehabilitation

Question 1

What signals drive plasticity during learning in the intact brain? And does these differ from those involved in relearning in the damaged brain?

(Kleim 2011)

Answer 1

Neural and behavioural signals

They are the same

Question 2

Kleim defines neuroplasticity as?

Kleim 2011

Answer 2

The capacity of neutrons to structurally and functionally adapt in order to reorganise circuits

Question 3

Functional improvements after an injury are simple?

Kleim 2011

Answer 3

A re-learning process

Question 4

What are three neural strategies for motor improvement after brain injury? (According to Kleim 2011)

Answer 4

1. Restoration: Rehabiliation training that forces the use of avoided movements to re-engage neural circuits, reinstate movement representations, and synapse be restored
2. Recruitment: enlisting motor areas that have the capacity to contribute to the lost motor function
3. Retraining: adapt existing function or take on additional functions