Non-invasive techniques for the assessment of plasticity in the human nervous system (2025)
Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology at Aalborg University
Welcome to Non-invasive techniques for the assessment of plasticity in the human nervous system 2025
Program: BEN (also relevant for B, CSLTM, HEP)
Description:
The course will cover the practical assessment of neuromuscular function and adaptations following training or rehabilitation. The topics covered include: assessment of plasticity in cortical pathways by measures such as I-wave facilitation, motor evoked potential changes as well as cortical inhibition and facilitation using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), assessment of motor unit plasticity using high density electromyography (HD-EMG), assessment of spinal plasticity by measures of the stretch reflex as well as more advanced techniques (reciprocal inhibition, monosynaptic Ia excitation and post-activation depression). The course will be conducted through a combination of lectures as well as laboratory work with a greater emphasis on the laboratory component.
Prerequisites:
A basic background within anatomy, physiology and motor control is desirable.
Form of evaluation:
Laboratory assignments will be completed throughout the course.
Key literature:
Selected papers and book chapters will be provided to the participants shortly before the course.
Organizer:
Associate Professor Andrew J.T. Stevenson, e-mail: ajts@hst.aau.dk
Associate Professor Anderson Oliveira, e-mail: oliveira@mp.aau.dk
Lecturers:
Associate Professor Andrew J.T. Stevenson
Associate Professor Anderson Oliveira
ECTS: 1.5
Time: 2, 9 and 29 April 2025 (2 and 9 April: 08.15-16.15; 29 April: 08.15-12.00)
Place: Aalborg University
Zip code: 9220
City: Aalborg
Maximal number of participants: 25
Deadline: 12 March 2025