Brain activity measurement at performing motivative exercise vs passive exercise by Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

(Inpatient of Geriatric Health Services Facility) R000006968

Abstract

We have reported the significant outcome of the Takizawa Method Rehabilitation here over the course of many years. The investigation of the mechanism is required therefore we planned to perform brain function evaluations using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). It is the intention of clarifying the specificity by comparing the Motivative exercise by the unaffected side priority to the passive exercise as seen in the many studies done. We selected 13 subjects by consent among inpatients of the Geriatric Health Services Facility. The motivative exercise significantly made the brain broadly active (P <0.05) for comparing the autonomous motivative exercise to the passive exercise by the physical therapist. This study proves the mechanism of the effective method that we have used for many years in our organization.