On March 31, 2017, I gave a keynote presentation at the 11th Annual Northern Kentucky TBI Conference in Erlanger, Ky. My topic, Brain Injury Recovery is a Process, Not a Destination in which I spoke about the principle of neuroplasticity.
According to MedicineNet.com definition,“neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. Neuroplasticity allows the neurons (nerve cells) in the brain to compensate for injury and disease and to adjust their activities in response to new situations or to changes in their environment.”
In the question and answer time following my presentation, a woman stood up and said she had never heard the topic of neuroplasticity discussed at a brain injury conference. A mom and dad also approached me and wanted to speak about how neuroplasticity could help their young son who sustained a brain injury. In addition, other individuals approached me to inquire about how neuroplasticity could help them.
As I thought about the interest shown about the principles of neuroplasticity, I decided to create a power point presentation on the topic. Over the past 3-4 days, I worked on putting together the power point presentation on Neuroplasticity and Opening the Door to Hope Power Point Presentation. Yesterday afternoon, April 17, 2017, I completed the project.
Neuroplasticity Power Point Presentation
To view the power point presentation, click on the following link.
“Neuroplasticity, Setting Goals and Creating Hope After Brain Injury and Stroke”
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Charlie says
I learned of the concept of neuroplasticity in my rehab over 30 yrs ago, after my tbi and stroke. Of course, back then, no name was given to it. I was taught by the repetition of movements of your limbs, I would rewire my brain and teach myself to walk, write, feed myself, and do everything I used to do all over again. The therapists about rewiring the brain all the time.
I am much slower now, and I still use a cane, but I truely believe in the concept of neuroplasticity.
Second Chance to Live says
Hi Charlie,
I did not have the therapy 50 years ago. I believe I learned how to do things simply through being persistent and tenacious, by the grace of God being in my life. Like you I unknowingly used the principle of neuroplasticity, before there was such a name, title or concept, Charlie. Thank God that we did not give up along the way.
I will be 60 years old in 2 1/2 weeks and I believe that my ongoing training and drilling using different martial art disciplines helps to continue to “oil” my brain so to say. Keeps my brain and body active through repetitive mirrored movements on both sides of my body, by using both my right and left brain.
People like you and I are a testimonial to what using the principle of neuroplasticity can do for our brain and body, one day at a time, by not giving up.
Thank you so very much for leaving a comment, my friend.
Have a super rest of your day.
Craig