Abstract
Recent studies of the mechanisms underlying plasticity and recovery following neurological injuries have originated innovative lines of research in neurorehabilitation. Additionally, the development of new technologies to facilitate the performance of evaluation and intervention procedures has stimulated research on novel rehabilitation paradigms and more effective rehabilitation strategies. However, translation of novel interventions into clinical practice remains a challenge. Further investigation to evaluate the effectiveness of novel rehabilitation approaches is needed. In this thematic series, six manuscripts summarize the results of current research with focus on evaluation and treatment strategies of relevance in neurorehabilitation.
Highlights
Recent studies of the mechanisms underlying plasticity and recovery following neurological injuries have originated innovative lines of research in neurorehabilitation
The manuscripts included in this thematic series deal with two main problems in NR: 1) The development of accurate assessment tools for the evaluation of neurological deficits, such as spasticity, sensorimotor impairments, weakness and functional limitations
Robotic systems recently developed for application in rehabilitation provide different control strategies that are designed to promote subjects’ engagement and participation during therapy
Summary
Recent studies of the mechanisms underlying plasticity and recovery following neurological injuries have originated innovative lines of research in neurorehabilitation. The manuscripts included in this thematic series deal with two main problems in NR: 1) The development of accurate assessment tools for the evaluation of neurological deficits, such as spasticity, sensorimotor impairments, weakness and functional limitations. Relatively simple techniques that can be utilized in the clinic to assess the severity of injuries of the CNS that affect descending motor commands and movement control are still lacking.
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