"Synthesizing current information about sensory-motor plasticity, Neural Plasticity in Adult Somatic Sensory-Motor Systems provides an up-to-date description of the dynamic processes that occur in somatic sensory-motor cortical circuits or somatic sensory pathways to the cortex due to experience, learning, or damage to the nervous system. The book emphasizes changes in the cortex that are linked to shifts in movement or behavior, and demonstrates the potential for direct brain-based interventions to improve the quality of life for people with sensory-motor disabilities." "Edited by a recognized world authority on neural plasticity, this book provides insight into the mechanisms of neural plasticity. It is a link to understanding the dynamics of learning in the hopes of improving perceptual and motor skills after brain damage."--BOOK JACKET.
Includes bibliographical references and index.