Emmanson Emmanson Godswill¹*, Eze Constance Nonye², Anthonia Bolanle Ojomo³, Amagwula Ikechukwu Otuosorochi⁴, Kindness Anyanwu⁴, Blessing Hajo Isa⁵ and Uchechukwu Gift Chinenye⁶

¹Department of Human Anatomy, Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria
²Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology, Owerri
³Department of Pharmacy, Universite De Parakou
⁴Department of Community Health, Glasgow Caledonian University
⁵Department of Biochemistry, University of Jos
⁶Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

*Corresponding Author: Emmanson Emmanson Godswill, Department of Human Anatomy, Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria.

Received: February 27, 2024; Published: March 07, 2024

Abstract

Neuroplasticity, the brain’s amazing ability to change and reorganize in response to experience, is very important for cognitive rehabilitation in neuroscience. This changing process helps us to learn, get better from injury, and adjust to different environments throughout life. Understanding how neuroplasticity works and what it does has big effects for making cognitive function better, reducing the effects of brain disorders, and making brain health better across the lifespan. In recent years, progress in neuroscience research has shown different sides of neuroplasticity, from shape and function changes in the brain to making new interventions using its healing power. This paper gives a complete review of neuroplasticity and its role in cognitive rehabilitation, putting together evidence from different areas of neuroscience to explain how neuroplasticity works, what it does, and how it helps in making cognitive strength and function better.

Keywords: Neuroplasticity; Cognitive Rehabilitation; Brain Plasticity; Cognitive Training; Neural Adaptation; Synaptic Plasticity; Structural Plasticity; Functional Recovery; Neurorehabilitation; Brain Health

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Citation

Citation: Emmanson Emmanson Godswill., et al. “The Roles of Neuroplasticity in Cognitive Rehabilitation".Acta Scientific Anatomy 3.3 (2024): 21-28.

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