Brain plasticity and rehabilitation by using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
The present review elucidated the use of optical imaging technique (Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, NIRS) to better explain the brain plasticity for learning mechanisms, rehabilitation and post-traumatic brain recovery. Some recent applications were discussed, with specific focus on the usability of int...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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LED Edizioni Universitarie
2016-04-01
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| Series: | Neuropsychological Trends |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ledonline.it/NeuropsychologicalTrends/allegati/NeuropsychologicalTrends_19_Balconi.pdf |
| Summary: | The present review elucidated the use of optical imaging technique (Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, NIRS) to better explain the brain plasticity for learning mechanisms, rehabilitation and post-traumatic brain recovery. Some recent applications were discussed, with specific focus on the usability of integrated measures (such as electroencephalography, EEG-NIRS; Transcranial Magnet Stimulation, TMS-NIRS) to study plasticity and its dynamic effects. NIRS-Neurofeedback and NIRS-BCI (Brain Computer Interface) were also explored as possible tools to produce a specific long-lasting learning in relationship with a specific cognitive domain. Finally a proficient domain where NIRS was found to be useful to test neuroplasticity is the interpersonal brain-to-brain coupling, termed “hyperscanning”, a new emerging paradigm in neuroscience which measures brain activity from two or more people simultaneously. |
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| ISSN: | 1970-321X 1970-3201 |