Introduction
Neurological research shows that the cerebellum coordinates brain function. Gifford Neurology Institute (GNI) has developed exercises that improve cerebellum function. These exercises improved balance and coordination 28.64% and reversed dementia 15.73% in a group of 64 senior adults – average age 85.
Creation of healthy brain function requires input from all areas of our body. The cortex (areas above the cerebellum in this drawing) receives stimulus from nerves in the body and from the cerebellum. The cerebellum receives input from the spinal cord, brain stem, and cerebral cortex. The cerebellum interacts with the brain stem, cerebral cortex and spinal cord to coordinate function.
Neurological research shows that the cerebellum coordinates brain function. Gifford Neurology Institute (GNI) has developed exercises that improve cerebellum function. These exercises improved balance and coordination 28.64% and reversed dementia 15.73% in a group of 64 senior adults – average age 85.
Creation of healthy brain function requires input from all areas of our body. The cortex (areas above the cerebellum in this drawing) receives stimulus from nerves in the body and from the cerebellum. The cerebellum receives input from the spinal cord, brain stem, and cerebral cortex. The cerebellum interacts with the brain stem, cerebral cortex and spinal cord to coordinate function.
When balance and cognition begin to fail, it indicates that areas of the nervous system are not functioning properly. These areas commonly include the cerebellum and cortex.
Reversing this dysfunction and improving balance and cognition requires stimulation of the cerebellum and cortex in such a way that they physically change. These changes are called neuroplasticity – meaning that new neural connections are grown to strengthen function.
Gifford Neurology’s Cerebellum Motor Coordination Rehabilitation Program © (CMCRP) exercises all areas of muscle or motor function that are coordinated by the cerebellum.
Research Results
Tests administered in this research study included the Rowlands Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) and the International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS). Statistical language uses the term Mean instead of Average. RUDAS average scores improved 15.73%. This is reversal of dementia. ICARS average scores improved 28.64%. This indicates much greater ability to move about without falling.
Reversing this dysfunction and improving balance and cognition requires stimulation of the cerebellum and cortex in such a way that they physically change. These changes are called neuroplasticity – meaning that new neural connections are grown to strengthen function.
Gifford Neurology’s Cerebellum Motor Coordination Rehabilitation Program © (CMCRP) exercises all areas of muscle or motor function that are coordinated by the cerebellum.
Research Results
Tests administered in this research study included the Rowlands Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) and the International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale (ICARS). Statistical language uses the term Mean instead of Average. RUDAS average scores improved 15.73%. This is reversal of dementia. ICARS average scores improved 28.64%. This indicates much greater ability to move about without falling.
RUDAS is a 30 point scale with perfect cognition being 30. A RUDAS score of 23 indicates the beginning of dementia. ICARS is a 100 point scale with 0 being a perfect score. Patients with scores above 35 commonly fall and use a walker or wheelchair.
Statistical analysis of research determines if the hypothesis was supported. The CMCRP hypothesis was that exercises that stimulates all areas of cerebellum motor coordination properly will improve both motor coordination and cognition.
CMCRP is a doctor directed neurological rehabilitation program. Our doctors customize the program for each patient to ensure the greatest benefit from his or her efforts.
Statistical analysis of research determines if the hypothesis was supported. The CMCRP hypothesis was that exercises that stimulates all areas of cerebellum motor coordination properly will improve both motor coordination and cognition.
CMCRP is a doctor directed neurological rehabilitation program. Our doctors customize the program for each patient to ensure the greatest benefit from his or her efforts.
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