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Gut Microbiome and Autism: a New Diagnostic Pathway
In the field of neurorehabilitation, we encounter a variety of conditions that affect communication and behavior,…

Understanding SLI and ASD: Definition, Types, Symptoms, and Detection
In the field of neurorehabilitation, we encounter a variety of conditions that affect communication and behavior,…

Advances and Perspectives of Robotic Exoskeletons in Neurorehabilitation: Scientific Evidence
A robotic exoskeleton is an external mechanical structure that can be worn by a person, designed to assist, improve, or…

Understanding Dysphagia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Introduction Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, can be a serious health problem, especially for certain at-risk groups…

Deciphering Microcirculation: its Crucial Role in Neurorehabilitation
Neurorehabilitation is a constantly evolving field that integrates disciplines, methods, and techniques to maximize the recovery of…

Update on the Use of Cannabis in Neurorehabilitation
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, has historically generated endless controversies, mainly due to…

Improving Memory after 50: an Approach Based on Scientific Evidence
Memory, that essential ability that allows us to remember experiences, facts, and data, often begins to experience changes…

tDCS and its Application in the Treatment of Epilepsy
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a neurorehabilitation technique that has…

Relieving Pain in Neurological Patients
Neurorehabilitation is presented as a comprehensive field that aims to improve and restore cognitive functions,…

Neuroplasticity: the Miracle of Neurorehabilitation and Neuromodulation
Neuroplasticity, one of the most revolutionary concepts in neuroscience, refers to the brain’s marvelous ability to…

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): a Revolution in the Treatment of Depression
According to a recent study, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been shown to be effective in providing rapid relief to…

Latest Advances in Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
Introduction Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS), which…

The Magical Adventures of Nico and His Friends in Brainland: Learning about CP
Once upon a time, in a colorful and mysterious place called Brainland, there was a little boy named Nico, who had cerebral palsy…

The Role of Stem Cells in the Treatment of Neurological Diseases and Disorders
Neurological diseases represent a group of disorders that affect the central and peripheral nervous system. These…

Ethical Boundaries in the Application of tDCS
In recent years, at Fundación FIVAN we have explained to many patients and families what neuroplasticity consists of and what…

The Magic of Aquatic Therapy
Water allows us endless possibilities, especially in people who have difficulty moving (for example, due to a…

Cognitive Neuroscience is Based on a Personalized Approach
Dr. Juri Kropotov has been working with Fundación FIVAN for years analyzing the QEEGs of our patients. Kropotov is Director of the…

Hand Restraint Therapy
Hand restraint therapy, or constraint-induced movement therapy of the healthy side, is a highly effective therapy and with…

Low-intensity Exercise Improves Pain and Mood in Fibromyalgia
At Fundación FIVAN, we have spent many years studying different methods to improve the symptoms of people who present with…

ATTENTION: the Gateway to Memory
Attention occupies a central place within cognitive processes and allows us to carry out daily life activities optimally…

tDCS in Motor Rehabilitation
tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) is a non-invasive therapeutic tool for brain stimulation that…

Psychological Disorders Increase after Confinement
Sudden Changes and Emotional Adaptation The new health situation we have been experiencing for months has brought with it profound changes in our way of

Applications of Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation
Neuromodulation is the modification of nerve activity through electrical or magnetic stimulation, chemical agents, or even physical methods, directed at specific sites in the body

New Maps for Understanding and Rehabilitating Language
An Interconnected Brain: the New Vision of Neuroscience The latest research on brain function and its implication in language is revolutionizing our understanding of the

Mirror Therapy Improves Strength, Quality, and Quantity of Movement
Mirror therapy is a type of visual imagery used as a rehabilitation tool. It began in the 90s to improve the pain of the “phantom

Grief in Quarantine
Grief, a Difficult Experience Even under Normal Circumstances The loss of a loved one is one of the most painful experiences a person can have.

Let’s Stand up! The Standing Frame
The human body is designed to function best in an upright position, standing or walking. This vertical position of the body is usually acquired autonomously

Good Mental Hygiene
Given the situation we are experiencing, we are receiving a lot of advice on how to follow hygiene rules and avoid contagion. From different areas,

Motor Imagery
Motor imagery or mental practice of movement is an increasingly used intervention in both healthy subjects and those with an injury or pathology. It consists