Using neuroplasticity principles to delay or reverse effects of chronic disease, disability and ageing: A new look at disease biology

• Main Authors: Banerji, Subhasis, Heng, John
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: DRNTU::Science::Biological sciences
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/80690; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/40581; http://ils.ahduni.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Revised-T-Nano-2014-Scientific-Programme.pdf
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Unconscious adaptations in posture and muscle use take place in the course of ageing, progression of chronic conditions or a sudden incident like stroke resulting in physical disability. In many cases, the person is unable or prefers not to use the affected limbs as before even after prolonged thera...