Sensory Re-education
A therapeutic approach using graded sensory experiences to improve sensory processing and discrimination following neurological injury affecting sensation.
Full Definition
Sensory re-education is a systematic therapeutic intervention designed to improve sensory awareness, discrimination, and functional use of sensation following neurological injury. This approach involves graded exposure to various textures, temperatures, pressures, and proprioceptive inputs to help the nervous system relearn sensory processing and integration. In neurorehabilitation, sensory re-education is particularly important for patients with peripheral nerve injuries, stroke, or other conditions affecting sensory pathways, as improved sensation directly impacts motor control and functional performance.
Usage
Usage note: May be written with or without hyphenation. Specify the sensory modalities being addressed in treatment documentation.
In Context
- "Sensory re-education exercises included texture discrimination tasks to improve fingertip sensation." — Occupational therapy treatment note
- "The sensory re-education program progressed from gross to fine discrimination activities over eight weeks." — Hand therapy protocol documentation