Chronic stroke recovery after combined BCI training and physiotherapy: a case report.

Authors :: Caria A
Weber C
Brötz D
Ramos A
Ticini LF
Gharabaghi A
Braun C
Birbaumer N
Source :: Psychophysiology [Psychophysiology] 2011 Apr; Vol. 48 (4), pp. 578-82. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Aug 16.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: A case of partial recovery after stroke and its associated brain reorganization in a chronic patient after combined brain computer interface (BCI) training and physiotherapy is presented. A multimodal neuroimaging approach based on fMRI and diffusion tensor imaging was used to investigate plasticity of the brain motor system in parallel with longitudinal clinical assessments. A convergent association between functional and structural data in the ipsilesional premotor areas was observed. As a proof of concept investigation, these results encourage further research on a specific role of BCI on brain plasticity and recovery after stroke.<br /> (Copyright © 2010 Society for Psychophysiological Research.)

Subjects :: Aged
Data Interpretation, Statistical
Diffusion Tensor Imaging
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Neural Pathways physiology
Paralysis etiology
Paralysis rehabilitation
Pyramidal Tracts physiology
Stroke psychology
Physical Therapy Modalities
Recovery of Function
Stroke Rehabilitation
User-Computer Interface

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