All About The Brain Part 1
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EPISODE TITLE: All About The Brain Part 1
EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Doro and Deb talk about the brain regions and their functions. We covered:
- Basic brain anatomy
- How much a human brain weighs
- The purpose of gyri & sulci
- Electrical connections, chemical reactions and brain function
- The cerebrum
- The lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal & occipital
- The cerebellum
- Importance of rest for recovery
- A little bit about aphasia
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Show References
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Borch, M.R., Brodie, S.M., Gray, W.A., Ionta, S., & Boyd, L.A. (2015). Understanding the role of the primary somatosensory cortex: Opportunities for rehabilitation. Neuropsychologia, 79(Pt B): 246-255. doi:10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2015.07.007
Kozial, L. F., Budding, D. E., & Chidekel, D. (2011). From movement to thought: Executive function, embodied cognition, and the cerebellum. Cerebellum|Review. Springer Science Business Media, LLC. DOI 10.1007/s12311-011-0321-y
Reichenbach, A., Thielscher, A., Peer, A., Bulthoff, H. H., Breschiani, J-P. (2014). A key region in the human parietal cortex for processing proprioceptive hand feedback during reaching movements. NeuroImage 84; 615-625. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2013.09.024
THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES:
DEB’S RESOURCES
- Beyond the Basics: Motor Recovery Bootcamp (Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Guide)
- The OT's Guide to Mirror Therapy
- Occupational Therapy Intervention: Scavenger Hunt Visual Scanning for Adults
- Occupational Therapy Intervention 2 Pack: Scavenger Hunt & Visual Trails for Adults
- Noggins And Neurons Podcast Creative Learning & Discussion Guide (Free for podcast members)
PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:
- Blog: blogspot.com
- Book: Stronger After Stroke, 3rd edition
DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub
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