Neurological rehabilitation medicine. On the view point of sports neurology

Abstract

Regular physical activity is one of most important things to improve health. Although types and amounts of recommended physical activity may differ, patients with chronic neurological disabilities benefit from physical activity. On the view point of Sports Neurology, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious problem. Recurrent concussion within several weeks may occur second impact syndrome (SIS) which is rare but sometimes lethal in youth. SIS can occur with any two events involving head trauma. Repeated concussive or subconcussive blows to the head can lead to a progressive neurodegeneration known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

In this lecture, there are 3 key–points : 1) summarizing proper intensity of exercise for healthy adults from physical activity guidelines for Americans, second edition, 2) discussing both of management of mild TBI including concussion and concept of CTE, and 3) featuring of some new methodology of neurological rehabilitation using motor imagery.