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February 11, 2022 27 mins

Neuroplasticity, or brain plasticity, means the ability of the brain to form and reorganize new connections, also after injury. If you want to understand why you need an active approach toward post-concussion syndrome recovery, you need to understand neuroplasticity. And who better to learn about neuroplasticity from than Professor Sitskoorn? As the author of numerous books on this topic, you could say “Neuroplasticity” is her middle name. Together with Melanie, she completely brings the topic to life in this episode of Concussion Stories!

Interview shownotes: https://www.lifeyana.com/neuroplasticity-professor-sitskoorn/

Free guide: https://www.lifeyana.com/3-ways-to-speed-up-your-concussion-recovery-right-now/

Lifeyana Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisislifeyana/

Table of contents:

00:45 Professor Sitskoorn 06:19 Neuroplasticity: how it works 12:31 Neuroplasticity after a concussion 21:19 Neuroplasticity and brain injury

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