The neuroscience of learning : Stimulating the brain for new skills

| Dr Vijay Garg Contd from previous issue Therapists already use intensive practice to encourage the brain to reorganise. Non-invasive brain stimulation is being investigated as a possible complement to rehabilitation rather than a replacement for therapy. Recent research continues to examine whether combining stimulation with structured physical training can strengthen neuroplastic changes and improve functional recovery.

But It Is Not a Shortcut to Intelligence The excitement surrounding brain stimulation should be accompanied by scientific caution. Research findings are not uniform. (To be contd)