The brain is an extremely adaptive organ, with the connections between brain cells constantly changing, allowing us to learn new skills or retain memories. The ability of the brain to re-organise its connections is called neuroplasticity. Spinal cord injury is one of the experiences that causes the brain to re-organise itself due to the loss of sensory and motor function in
various regions of the body.

In this study, we used non-invasive brain stimulation methods to measure and induce neuroplasticity in individuals with a spinal cord injury. Gaining insight into how the brain reorganises itself after a spinal cord injury could us to develop better treatments for people after SCI. 

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Recruitment for this study is now closed. The results will be published once the analyses have been completed and the findings are ready for dissemination.