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[Physical rehabilitation, train the brain!]

Bruno Bonnechère1

  • 1Laboratoire d'anatomie, de biomécanique et d'organogénèse (LABO), Université Libre de Bruxelles, CP 610, route de Lennik 808, 1070 Bruxelles, Belgique - Département d'électronique et d'informatique - ETRO, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050 Bruxelles, Belgique - iMec, Kapeldreef 75, 3001 Leuven, Belgique.

Medecine Sciences : M/S
|October 11, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Cognitive training, enhanced by technologies like virtual reality, positively impacts physical rehabilitation and motor performance. This approach integrates the brain and body as a single functional unit for improved clinical outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Mind-Body Interaction Studies

Background:

  • Historical debate on mind-body interactions challenged by modern neurophysiology.
  • Advances in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and awake brain surgery.
  • Need to view the body and brain as an integrated functional entity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the beneficial effects of cognitive training on physical and motor performance.
  • To demonstrate how technology, specifically virtual reality, supports a holistic approach to rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to understand brain activity.
  • Implementing cognitive training programs, potentially incorporating virtual reality (VR).
  • Assessing improvements in motor performance and physical rehabilitation outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • Cognitive training shows positive effects on the body and motor functions.
  • Technological advancements facilitate new approaches in physical rehabilitation.
  • The integration of cognitive and physical approaches yields promising clinical results.

Conclusions:

  • A unified approach to the brain and body is essential for effective clinical practice.
  • Cognitive training, especially with VR, offers significant benefits for physical rehabilitation.
  • Future research should focus on integrating cognitive strategies into motor recovery protocols.