Current Progress in Neurorehabilitation - Laree Rangel - Bog

Neurorehabilitation refers to a type of medical procedure that helps in the recovery from injuries to the nervous system and neurological conditions. It can be used to treat progressive neurological conditions such as tumors, Parkinson's disease and dementia. Neurorehabilitation assists patients in rapid recovery and maximizing their functional and cognitive capacities after the acute stage of brain injury treatment is over. Therapeutic treatments, remediation treatments, psycho-education, cognitive treatments and compensatory treatments are some of the treatment options used in the neurorehabilitation process. New technological advancements in this field have resulted in the development of improved imaging techniques which enables better assessment. Video games and virtual reality are also seen as potential options for promoting cerebral development and rehabilitation. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to neurorehabilitation. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.