Neurorehabilitation is a complex and growing field of motor rehabilitation. It is specifically directed to apply restorative techniques to stimulate neural plasticity of the central nervous system (CNS). Considering that neuroplasticity is maintained for the whole human life and can be stimulated through specific learning or exposure to enriched environments, we can hypothesize that applying specific treatments can be beneficial for people with CNS injury.
Because the plateau of neuroplasticity can be observed after about 12 weeks from stroke onset it is vital to capitalize on this high level of brain reorganization by providing well-timed and well-designed treatments. Here we can distinguish a wide range of approaches developed for CNS recovery in acute, subacute, or chronic stage of injury. These approaches comprise priming or augmentation techniques, including innovative technologies like end-effector robots, exoskeletons, or virtual reality. Many of them have been confirmed as effective, but so far in clinical practice, we can still experience a lack of specific indications i.e., which therapy for how long time and for which patient’s impairment can be applied.
Thus, the goal of this Research Topic is to explore new neurorehabilitative ideas and approaches, or modifications of already existing techniques that can be applied to, but are not limited to, patients with CNS injury (stroke, TBI). Moreover, the clinical application of the above-mentioned techniques to a wider set of neurological disabilities (Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Muscular dystrophy, etc.) is also welcome for this article collection. The scope of the Research Topic will include new neurorehabilitative ideas, approaches, or modifications of already existing techniques, identification of research or clinical gaps including predictive research for treatments and recovery.
All kinds of articles that Frontiers accepts will be considered, including but not limited to original research articles, reviews, case reports, case-control studies, randomized controlled trials, and systematic reviews. Reviews oriented to show literature gaps in the context of neurological patients’ treatment also will be considered.
Neurorehabilitation is a complex and growing field of motor rehabilitation. It is specifically directed to apply restorative techniques to stimulate neural plasticity of the central nervous system (CNS). Considering that neuroplasticity is maintained for the whole human life and can be stimulated through specific learning or exposure to enriched environments, we can hypothesize that applying specific treatments can be beneficial for people with CNS injury.
Because the plateau of neuroplasticity can be observed after about 12 weeks from stroke onset it is vital to capitalize on this high level of brain reorganization by providing well-timed and well-designed treatments. Here we can distinguish a wide range of approaches developed for CNS recovery in acute, subacute, or chronic stage of injury. These approaches comprise priming or augmentation techniques, including innovative technologies like end-effector robots, exoskeletons, or virtual reality. Many of them have been confirmed as effective, but so far in clinical practice, we can still experience a lack of specific indications i.e., which therapy for how long time and for which patient’s impairment can be applied.
Thus, the goal of this Research Topic is to explore new neurorehabilitative ideas and approaches, or modifications of already existing techniques that can be applied to, but are not limited to, patients with CNS injury (stroke, TBI). Moreover, the clinical application of the above-mentioned techniques to a wider set of neurological disabilities (Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Muscular dystrophy, etc.) is also welcome for this article collection. The scope of the Research Topic will include new neurorehabilitative ideas, approaches, or modifications of already existing techniques, identification of research or clinical gaps including predictive research for treatments and recovery.
All kinds of articles that Frontiers accepts will be considered, including but not limited to original research articles, reviews, case reports, case-control studies, randomized controlled trials, and systematic reviews. Reviews oriented to show literature gaps in the context of neurological patients’ treatment also will be considered.
