THE INFLUENCE OF NEURAL PLASTICITY ON RECOVERY FROM STROKE ACCIDENTS

Abstract

Neural plasticity is a critical phenomenon in functional recovery after stroke, allowing the brain to reorganize itself and form new synaptic connections. This integrative review examines the scientific evidence on therapeutic interventions that promote neuroplasticity and evaluates their effectiveness in post-stroke rehabilitation. Approaches such as intensive rehabilitation therapy, neuromodulation technologies and pharmacological interventions were analyzed, highlighting their impacts on improving patients' functional recovery. The results suggest that, despite individual variability in response to therapies, personalized and multimodal strategies have greater potential to optimize recovery. The identification of predictive biomarkers and the integration of advanced neuroimaging and neuromodulation techniques are fundamental to the development of more effective interventions. Future perspectives indicate that interdisciplinary collaboration will be essential to advance the clinical application of discoveries about neural plasticity, significantly improving health outcomes and quality of life for post-stroke patients.