Disparate effects of training on brain activation in Parkinson disease

Conclusions:
Exercise modifies brain activation patterns in patients with PD in a mode-specific manner. Motor-cognitive training decreased the reliance on frontal regions, which apparently resulted in improved function, perhaps reflecting increased brain efficiency.

Source: Neurology - October 23, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Maidan, I., Rosenberg-Katz, K., Jacob, Y., Giladi, N., Hausdorff, J. M., Mirelman, A. Tags: fMRI, Parkinson's disease/Parkinsonism, Executive function, Plasticity ARTICLE Source Type: research