The power of “exercise as medicine” is well known by physiotherapists. There is increasing evidence that suggests that exercise enhances neuroplasticity. However, in neurological rehabilitation ensuring that the principles of neuroplasticity are being met alongside the delivery of a client centred programme can be overwhelming.
This presentation is aimed at providing clinicians with practical strategies to drive neuroplastic change and enhance patient outcomes. Encouraging clinicians to reflect on their current neurorehabilitation delivery and where there may be opportunities to implement new strategies straightaway.
This talk will use Multiple Sclerosis as an example to highlighting the need for increasing rehabilitation access at diagnosis. Discussing the latest evidence based exercise guidelines and what therapists need to know to be promoting a gold standard level in New Zealand. As well as illustrating strategies to optimise neurorehabilitation.