Neurological rehabilitation therapists specialize in helping individuals recover and adapt to life following neurological events or injuries, such as strokes, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries. They use a combination of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy to assist patients in regaining motor function, cognitive skills, and communication abilities. These specialists design individualized rehabilitation programs that focus on improving functional independence and promoting neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to reorganize and form new neural connections after injury. They work closely with other healthcare professionals, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neuropsychologists, to ensure comprehensive care and monitor progress throughout the rehabilitation process. Neurological rehabilitation therapists also educate patients and their families on coping strategies, assistive devices, and long-term management of neurological conditions. Their role extends to providing emotional and psychological support, addressing the challenges that patients face in adjusting to life after a neurological event. As advancements in rehabilitation techniques continue, these therapists incorporate new technologies such as virtual reality and robotic-assisted therapy to enhance recovery outcomes and accelerate functional gains.
Title : Narrative medicine: A communication therapy for the communication disorder of Functional Seizures (FS) [also known as Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)]
Robert B Slocum, University of Kentucky HealthCare, United States
Title : Atypical presentation of Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy in a 16-year-old female: A case report
George Diaz, Memorial Healthcare Systems, United States
Title : Triple-network dysfunction, ME/CFS, and the NeuroPhysics Treatment Process “A dynamical systems perspective on psychophysical organization and environmental interaction”
Ken Ware, NeuroPhysics Therapy Institute and Research Centre, Australia
Title : In silico in vitro and in vivo study of geraniol role in Alzheimer's disease
Bhuvanesh Baniya, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, India
Title : Prince transform: a wave-mechanical framework for real-time EEG analysis and early seizure prediction using chirp and drift detection
Mustafa A Khan, Sevaro Health Inc., United States
Title : Gut-brain axis in autism spectrum disorder: MicroRNAs as a critical mediator of pathogenesis
Rahem Rahmati, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)