Welcome to Non-invasive techniques for the assessment of plasticity in the human nervous system 2025

Program: BEN (also relevant for B, CSLTM, HEP)

Description: 

The course will cover the practical assessment of neuromuscular function and adaptations following training or rehabilitation. The topics covered include: assessment of plasticity in cortical pathways by measures such as I-wave facilitation, motor evoked potential changes as well as cortical inhibition and facilitation using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), assessment of motor unit plasticity using high density electromyography (HD-EMG), assessment of spinal plasticity by measures of the stretch reflex as well as more advanced techniques (reciprocal inhibition, monosynaptic Ia excitation and post-activation depression). The course will be conducted through a combination of lectures as well as laboratory work with a greater emphasis on the laboratory component.

Prerequisites: 

A basic background within anatomy, physiology and motor control is desirable.

Form of evaluation:

Laboratory assignments will be completed throughout the course.

Key literature: 

Selected papers and book chapters will be provided to the participants shortly before the course.

Associate Professor Andrew J.T. Stevenson, e-mail: ajts@hst.aau.dk

Associate Professor Anderson Oliveira, e-mail: oliveira@mp.aau.dk

Associate Professor Andrew J.T. Stevenson

Associate Professor Anderson Oliveira

Important information concerning PhD courses: 

There is a no-show fee of DKK 3,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start of the course.

We cannot ensure any seats before the deadline for enrolment, all participants will be informed after the deadline, approximately 3 weeks before the start of the course.

To attend courses at the Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology you must be enrolled as a PhD student.

For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact the PhD administration at phdcourses@adm.aau.dk When contacting us please state the course title and course period. Thank you.