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When you think of neuroplasticity, do you believe you are born with all of the neurons you will ever have, and that thousands of repetitions of a task are required to make gains? In this episode, we talk with Mike Studer about the application of neuroplasticity including rehabilitation myths around recovery.
 
(05:41) Principles of Neuroplasticity 
(10:24) Which Patients Should We Expect to Make Neuroplastic Gains? 
(11:44) How Do We Get It Done? 
(13:15) Neuroplasticity in Chronic Stroke 
(15:41) Chemoaffinity and Maladaptive Behavior
(18:03) What I Need to Know and Do to Promote the Right Kind of Neuroplasticity 
(23:03) The Home Program 
(25:51) Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Principles 
(31:46) Intensity: Never Cross the Line 
(34:19) Timing: When to Implement Neuroplastic Principles 
(35:51) The Role of Nutrition 
(38:03) Neuroplasticity in Degenerative Diseases 
(41:46) Intervention for a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis 
(49:03) Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Principles 
(51:08) Neuroplasticity for Vestibular Rehabilitation and Neuropathy 
(52:37) Summary 
 (53:34) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, FAPTA.
The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD.
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