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September 28, 2025Brain SciencesOpen Access

Task-Dependent Neural Activity in the Posterior Parietal Cortex Is Associated with Better Balance in Adults with Acquired Brain Injury

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JHJesus A. Hernandez-SarabiaASArlene A. SchmidJSJaclyn A. Stephens

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals neural activity in the posterior parietal cortex correlates with balance in adults with acquired brain injury, suggesting neural recovery is key.

Key Points

  • Significant task-dependent neural activity in the posterior parietal cortex linked to balance was observed, indicating a potential neural basis for balance recovery.
  • Moderate negative relationships between inferior parietal lobe activity and balance performance suggest that better neural function aids in maintaining stability.
  • The study utilized functional near-infrared spectroscopy to measure brain activity while assessing balance performance through sway metrics.
  • Findings highlight the importance of the parietal lobes in balance control, providing insights for rehabilitation strategies in individuals with acquired brain injury.

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Hernandez-Sarabia et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d909fc41e1c178a14f5ad2https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15101049
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