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• • There is an impressive body of research into neuroplasticity, with findings supporting the idea that the brain adapts to change
  • If several different studies come to the same conclusion (in terms of neuroplasticity) then the theory has good internal validity
  • This means that researchers can exclude other explanations for their findings
• • There are huge practical applications for both structural plasticity and functional recovery
  • Understanding the brain's capacity to compensate for loss and being aware of the slowing-down phase of functional recovery are key to informing therapy - both physical and cognitive - for patients with brain damage