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178: Why You Should Do Priming Activities To Enhance Intensive Practice In Neuro With Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS
Sep 11, 2023
Learn why priming activities are crucial for enhancing intensive practice in neuro with Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney. Discover the benefits of aerobic exercise priming and high-intensity interval training for rehabilitation. Explore optimizing cognitive performance through aerobic priming and the value of small adjustments to enhance practice.
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- Aerobic exercise as a priming activity enhances neuroplasticity and synaptic connectivity for improved learning.
- Monitoring heart rates and increasing intensity in therapy sessions promotes neuroplastic changes, fueling cognitive and functional improvements.
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The Significance of Aerobic Priming in Neurological Rehabilitation
Implementing aerobic exercise as a priming activity before engaging in cognitive or functional tasks has shown to enhance neuroplasticity and synaptic connectivity. Researchers emphasize the neurophysiological benefits gained from just 20 minutes of high-intensity aerobic exercise, providing a conducive environment for improved learning and neuroplastic changes.
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