Neuro Rehabilitation Glossary

A rhythmic, involuntary muscle contraction characterized by alternating muscle contractions and relaxations, typically i...

A therapeutic approach aimed at improving cognitive functions such as attention, memory, and executive skills in patient...

Structured therapeutic interventions designed to restore, compensate for, or adapt to cognitive impairments following ne...

Alternative methods and techniques taught to patients to work around neurological deficits when direct restoration of fu...

Rehabilitation technique forcing use of an impaired limb by constraining the unaffected side.

Failure to attend to stimuli on the side of space opposite to a brain lesion, typically requiring specialized perceptual...

A central auditory processing disorder resulting in profound hearing loss despite intact peripheral auditory structures.

The brain's ability to reorganize neural pathways and reassign functions to different cortical areas following injury.

Abnormal posturing characterized by extension of arms and legs, indicating severe brainstem damage.

An abnormal involuntary posture with arm flexion and leg extension, indicating severe brain injury and influencing rehab...

Temporary loss of function in brain regions anatomically connected to but distant from the site of acute injury.

A neurological symptom characterized by impaired ability to suppress inappropriate responses or behaviors, commonly seen...

The ability to maintain postural stability while the body is in motion or during transitional movements.

Motor speech disorder affecting articulation, phonation, and speech intelligibility due to neurological damage.

Involuntary, abnormal movements that can interfere with voluntary motor control and functional activities.

A cerebellar sign characterized by the inability to control the range and force of muscular action, resulting in oversho...

Swallowing disorder affecting safety and efficiency of food and liquid consumption.

Impairment in higher-level cognitive processes including planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and behavioral regu...

Therapeutic handling and sensory input methods used to promote normal movement patterns and muscle activation in neurolo...

A shuffling, accelerating walking pattern with short, rapid steps often seen in Parkinson's disease patients.

Functional Independence Measure - a standardized assessment tool measuring patient independence in self-care and mobilit...

A state of reduced or absent muscle tone resulting in weak, floppy muscles following neurological injury.

A comprehensive stroke-specific motor assessment tool used to evaluate and measure recovery in post-stroke hemiplegic pa...

Standardized assessment tool measuring disability and rehabilitation progress in neurological patients.