Perspectives on Neuroplasticity: Part 1

QR Code to JOIN THE NOGGINS AND NEURONS FACEBOOK GROUP EPISODE TITLE: Perspectives on Neuroplasticity Part 1 INTRO: This episode is a conversation between two OTRs and two soon-to-be new grad OTs. The topic of conversation is neuroplasticity, but this discussion dives deep into more specific topics on stroke rehabilitation. EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Perspectives on Neuroplasticity Part 1 with Tracy Bentley Root, Morgan Wellenzohn, and Sarah DiMayo, we talked about: What is neuroplasticity? What does the phrase “practice makes progress” mean to each of us? What happens in the brain when changes occur? Building bridges!! Visual feedback and imagery Neuroplasticity is a never ending phenomenon that has many avenues to explore. In a therapeutic mindset, one of the most important lessons to learn when recovering from a stroke is that practice makes progress! There are so many different ways to treat an injury resulting from a stroke including different therapeutic techniques and evidence-based practice. Tune into the second part of this podcast with Tracy, Sarah, and Morgan to learn about more evidence-based practice and techniques that have been experienced and researched. LINKS TO ARTICLES, BOOKS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION WE TALKED ABOUT: Khan, F., Amatya, B., Galea, M.P., Gonzenbach, R., Kesselring, J. (2016). Neurorehabilitation: Applied neuroplasticity. Journal of Neurology. 1-13. Doi: 10.1007/s00415-016-8307-9. Mobile Arm Supports: Evidence-based benefits and criteria for use http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10790268.2008.11760741 Reference to previous Noggins And Neurons episodes: Neuroplastic beats spastic Measuring Spasticity Subluxation and Shoulder Pain Questions and Comments about the podcast: [email protected] NogginsAndNeurons: The Website Donate to The Noggins And Neurons Podcast using your PayPal app: Donate to Noggins And Neurons and get an Allstar Pete Trading Card LINKS TO: Pete's book Pete's blog Deb's OT resources The OT's Guide to Mirror Therapy Tri-Fold Mirror (US address only) MUSIC Music by scottholmesmusic.com