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Chronic stroke recovery after combined BCI training and physiotherapy: A case report
Author(s) -
Caria Andrea,
Weber Cornelia,
Brötz Doris,
Ramos Ander,
Ticini Luca F.,
Gharabaghi Alireza,
Braun Christoph,
Birbaumer Niels
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
psychophysiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.661
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1469-8986
pISSN - 0048-5772
DOI - 10.1111/j.1469-8986.2010.01117.x
Subject(s) - psychology , brain–computer interface , physical medicine and rehabilitation , neuroimaging , neuroplasticity , stroke (engine) , rehabilitation , chronic stroke , diffusion mri , motor imagery , neuroscience , electroencephalography , medicine , magnetic resonance imaging , mechanical engineering , engineering , radiology
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.