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Lose Yourself: Harnessing Music Therapy and Neuroplasticity to Improve Walking After Traumatic Brain Injury

Presented By: 

Amanda Thorpe, MT-MA, Neurologic Music Therapy-Fellow, BAMT Member, BPA Member
Connor Byrne, Physical Therapist, Physiotherapist – BPT, GradCert ClinRehab
Principles of motor learning and neuroplasticity informed the rehabilitation of a young man with significant physical and cognitive impairments from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The presentation highlights how motor learning principles alongside neuroplasticity’s tenet of “use it and improve it” supported recovery.

Session Start

February 1, 2025 7:00 pm GMT

February 1, 2025 2:00 pm (New_York)

Session Length

60 minutes

Presenter Bios: 

Amanda Thorpe is a music therapist specialising in mental health and neuro-rehabilitation, providing evidence-based interventions across various settings to enhance wellbeing and cognitive functioning.
Connor Byrne is Senior Physiotherapist at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in London.