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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
  • We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

    Show References

    Barbas, H. (2016). Executive functions: The prefrontal cortex: Structure and anatomy. In Reference module in biomedical sciences. Retrieved from ScienceDirect Central Sulcus    https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/central-sulcus  

    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
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  • 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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