Cortical Changes as a Result of Sports Injuries: A Short Commentary

Currently, the treatment for central nervous system (CNS) and neurocognitive fluctuations as a result of sports injuries is considered relatively uncovered area under neuroscience paradigm. For example, compensatory neural changes (e.g., brain cortical changes) cognitive load can create feedforward loop that affects recovery relapse after musculoskeletal injury. Although several methodologies have been promoted mapping systems, inhibitory control, flexibility), neuromuscular deficits are frequently non-assessed non-intervened during rehabilitation practices. Here we present an up-to-date description most relevant CNS injury, concept somatotopic maps, their relationship with motor intracortical inhibition, facilitation processes. Neuroplasticity strategies beyond traditional structural-based approaches on injured tissue also covered; however, further research needed to establish evidence-based recommendations professionals.