Breaking the learned helplessness paradigm in chronic stroke: an intensive neuroplasticity framework bridging European technology and African innovation.

Authors: Npochinto Moumeni I.

DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2025.1670420

Abstract Summary

Chronic stroke survivors can achieve meaningful motor recovery years after their stroke by overcoming learned helplessness through intensive rehabilitation. Studies show that high-intensity protocols (3-6 hours daily vs. traditional 30-45 minutes) produce equivalent results in both high-tech European and human-intensive African settings, proving expensive technology isn’t essential—skilled therapeutic expertise is key.

Why Brain? 🧠

Intensive rehab protocols can restore motor function years after stroke by challenging learned helplessness, with human-focused approaches proving as effective as expensive technology when applied intensively.

License: CC BY.

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