Physical Therapy for Neurological Conditions in Geriatric Populations
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Physical Therapy for Neurological Conditions in Geriatric Populations
With more of the world's population surviving longer, individuals often face age-related neurology disorders and decline of function that can affect lifestyle and well-being. Despite neurophysiological changes affecting the brain function and structure, the aged brain, in some degree, can learn and relearn due to neuroplasticity. Recent advances in rehabilitation techniques have produced better...
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عنوان ژورنال: Frontiers in Public Health
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2296-2565
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2017.00333