Neuroplasticity Networking Group

MISSION

Synthesize and disseminate information about neuroplasticity for members of the ACRM community and to create a forum within the ACRM community for an ongoing dialogue on the implications of advances in neuroplasticity on best practice within neurorehabilitation.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Thank you for being a part of the Neuroplasticity Networking Group! We love that ACRM attracts the most passionate interdisciplinary mix of rehabilitation professionals from around the world. What an honor to collaborate with such driven individuals. We hope to get acquainted with you at our upcoming networking group meeting to discuss current projects and opportunities for contribution and collaboration.

Neuroplasticity Networking Group All Member Meeting

Join us this month to discuss the ACRM Annual Fall Conference & EXPO, Task Force updates, and new projects. We welcome your participation.

DATE: The Fourth Wednesday of each Month
TIME: 1:00 p.m. ET

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DEFINITION OF NEUROPLASTICITY

Neuroplasticity refers to the ability of the nervous system to respond to new information and/or intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli by reorganizing and/or adapting its structure, function and connections. This dynamic reorganization and adaptation of the nervous system, seen during human development and in learning and memory, is increasingly recognized to play a role in responses of the nervous system to acute (ex. stroke, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury), chronic and progressive neurological disease (ex. developmental disorders, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease).

Adaptive and maladaptive forms of neuroplasticity have been observed following insults to the nervous system and there is a substantive need to advance our understanding of both, so we can enable and facilitate adaptive neuroplasticity to optimize recovery of neurological function. The need can be addressed, in part by bridging the gap between bench and bedside, and bringing consideration of neuroplasticity mechanisms to the treatment plans of brain and spinal cord injured patients.

One of the most valuable benefits of ACRM membership is the opportunity to participate in the many interdisciplinary special interest groups (ISIG) and networking groups.

GOALS

• Education: Develop neuroplasticity-centered educational content for the ACRM Annual Conference
• Research & Collaboration: Partner with other networking groups and ISIGs to develop research products focused on neuroplasticity in rehabilitation
• Clinical Trials Network: Foster multi-center, collaborative translational research projects relevant to neuroplasticity and identify appropriate funding mechanisms
• Database Building: Share codes and data repositories

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

• Conference calls and webinars
• Work on products sponsored by the task forces.
• Face-to-face meeting at the ACRM Annual Conference (fall).
• Please contact the NNG Chair or any task force chair to learn more and get involved today!

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

• Task Force participation
• Continuing education
• Opportunity to plan educational courses for the ACRM Annual Conference
• Networking
• Collaborative research opportunities

HOW TO JOIN

The opportunity to participate in more than 20 specialized interdisciplinary special interest groups (ISIG) and networking groups and to engage in their task forces, is one of the most valuable benefits of ACRM membership.

Membership is available at various levels and includes a subscription to the most-cited journal in rehabilitation, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as discounted member pricing on all ACRM products and events.

Click the JOIN NOW button to learn more or contact Member Services at +1.703.435.5335 for personal assistance. Contact a co-chair to learn more about this networking group and ways to participate.

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