Rehabilitation strategy |
Mechanism of action |
Targeted outcome |
Key benefits |
Constraint-induced movement therapy |
Forced use of impaired limbs for functional tasks |
Motor recovery and skill improvement |
Promotes neuroplasticity through intense use of affected limbs |
Virtual reality and gamification |
Immersive environments for motor and cognitive tasks |
Motor and cognitive improvement |
Explores virtual neural pathways, enhances motivation |
Brain-computer interfaces |
Brain signals control external devices |
Motor and communication recovery |
Directly engages neuroplastic responses in control regions |
Cognitive rehabilitation |
Cognitive exercises to improve neural function |
Cognitive enhancement |
Promotes synaptic strengthening in cognitive circuits |
Robot-assisted therapy |
Robotic devices guide controlled movements |
Motor skill improvement |
Facilitates neural relearning and sensorimotor integration |
Transcranial magnetic stimulation |
Noninvasive brain stimulation |
Motor and cognitive recovery |
Induces neuroplastic changes through modulating neural activity |
Personalized neurorehabilitation |
Tailored programs based on patient profiles |
Enhanced recovery outcomes |
Addresses individual needs and optimizes neuroplasticity |
Multimodal Rehabilitation |
Integration of multiple therapies |
Holistic recovery |
Harnesses synergistic neuroplastic effects |
Sensorimotor Integration Training |
Integrating sensory and motor exercises |
Improved sensory-motor coordination |
Facilitates neural connections between sensory and motor regions |
Hybrid virtual reality-based therapy |
Merging virtual reality with physical exercises |
Motor and cognitive recovery |
Provides engaging, immersive rehabilitation with neuroplastic benefits |
Combination of brain stimulation with rehabilitation |
Pairing brain stimulation with motor training |
Enhanced motor and cognitive recovery |
Amplifies neuroplastic responses and recovery progress |