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What does « learned non-use » mean? A learned non-use happened when the cells neurons connection is not affected the area of the primary motor cortex during the rehabilitation. The patient is compensating activities with the non-affected limb. Indeed, it requires less efforts to use the non-affected limb but motor map size of the affected limb decreases.

What does experience- and learning- dependent neural plasticity mean? The experience dependent plasticity are neural circuits which was already pre-established during the brain neurodevelopmental process. Then it may be possible to take advantage of those learned behaviors. The learning dependent plasticity is resulting from the activity driven changes from the injury.

Define neural plasticity Neural plasticity is the ability of the brain to create new connections and pathways though repeated and directed attention to a new task, habit, diary activity etc.

From my experience, I used the Glasgow scale and Barthel Scale. It covers the functional daily capacity and to evaluate acute strokes I can give a good sum up about the involved person. In addition, depending of the case, I could use Mayo Portland Adaptability Inventory (MPAI)(useful to evaluate the cognitive, functional and physical,  capacity,Lire la suite « What measures have you used when assessing functional capacity of stroke patients? »

I want to clean up the different stages (acute stroke and maintenance phase) of the stroke rehabilitation and the different strategies depending of each case. Obviously, I desire to know the main differences between Finnish rehabilitation and Portuguese rehabilitation. Besides, I would like to enhance my knowledges on clinical evidences and find out possible solutionLire la suite « What are your personal goals in developing your work in stroke physiotherapy? »

There are different adaptations to do depending of the area brain lesion. For instance, physiotherapist has to find the best strategies for someone who is blind, deaf or dumb. I reflect that one of the most important physiotherapist challenge in stroke rehabilitation is to help the client to achieve the best personal daily independence thatLire la suite « What are your strengths and challenges in stroke rehabilitation? »

I am currently in my final year of my physiotherapy degree. As part of this degree process, I have so far completed 3 clinical placements (out of 4) and I am doing the last one at the present time. These placements had occurred within public settings. About the background of my stroke physiotherapy practice, myLire la suite « What is your work experience and basic principles/ideas related to stroke physiotherapy? »

First of all, ischemic stroke has three different mechanism: Thrombosis It may occur in large arteries like vertebral trunk or carotid trunk. It is expressed by a formation of atherosclerotic plaques, then the rupture of the plaque releases chemicals that stimulate clot formation (thrombosis). Blood flow stopped and there is death of brain tissue. ItLire la suite « What is the mechanism? »

Rapid death of brain tissue due to a disturbance in blood supply Two main types: Ischemic Stroke (loss of blood flow) – Most common 80% Hemorrhagic Stroke (bleeding) – 20% Brain cells start to malfunction after about 3 mins from loss of oxygen supply and glucose Most of the time irreversible (neurons die after about 4mins without oxygen)