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Principles of Human Neuropsychology
G. Dennis Rains, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Recovery of Function

Chapter Objectives

After studying the materials in this chapter, you should:

Know the cellular and physiological changes at the site of injury and the changes that occur distant from the damage.

Know the factors associated with recovery of function.

Understand how the age at time of damage affects the recovery of function.

Know the four periods that have characteristic recovery patterns.

Know the neural basis of recovery of function and understand how the adult brain reorganizes following damage.

Understand the areas addressed during rehabilitation and how they are approached.

Know the pharmacological and surgical techniques that have been associated with increased rates of recovery.








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