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In the case of frontal brain injury, for example, the impact of the damage may be undetectable until she fails to develop normal executive functions. However, in neural development in humans, areas of the brain can learn to compensate for other damaged areas, and may increase in size and complexity and even change function, just as someone who loses a sense may gain increased acuity in another sense - a process termed neuroplasticity

treatment during the post-acute phase may include: sensory stimulation, noninvasive backslab serial casting and splinting, fitness and aerobic training, and functional training. Splinting is often used to reduce soft tissue contractors and improve muscle tone ... Evidence based research reveals that serial casting can be used to increase passive range of motion (PROM) and decrease spasticity. Studies also report that fitness and aerobic training will increase cardiovascular fitness. Functional training may also be used to treat patients with TBIs. Research is underway on sit to stand training, arm ability training and body weight support systems (BWS). Overall, studies suggest that patients with TBIs who participate in more intense rehabilitation programs will see greater benefits in functional skills



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