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Physical Activity: A Drive for Central Neural Plasticity
APS Environmental & Exercise Physiology Section
Jeffery Kramer and Tony Waldrop
N. Berchtold, H. vanPraag, J. Kramer, F. Gomez-Pinilla
The impact that physical activity plays in reshaping
the anatomical, molecular, cellular, electrophysiological and molecular
profile of various regions of the brain has garnered significantly more
attention in recent years. This broad area of research spans several fields
of study including, but not limited to, cognitive psychology, learning and
memory, aging, development, physical rehabilitation and autonomic
neuroscience. The fact that a single, yet complex stimulus, such as physical
activity positively impacts multiple neural systems provides a unique
opportunity to compare and contrast the multiple effects of physical
activity on neural function. Also, it allows us to better understand
neurophysiological mechanisms by which physical activity can increase
health.
As such, the purpose of
this symposium is to present contemporary research on the ability of
physical activity to change central neural function at the molecular,
cellular and systems levels. Particular attention will be paid to focusing
on recent research advances in the field of neurogenesis, trophic factor
expression, autonomic regulation and rehabilitation.
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