{"id":66338,"date":"2026-01-17T08:24:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T07:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parkinson-hotline.com\/?p=66338"},"modified":"2026-02-03T04:23:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T03:23:21","slug":"what-does-neuroplasticity-really-mean-in-parkinsons-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parkinson-hotline.com\/en\/was-bedeutet-neuroplastizitaet-bei-parkinson-wirklich\/","title":{"rendered":"What does neuroplasticity really mean in Parkinson's disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What does neuroplasticity really mean in Parkinson's disease?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Introduction<\/strong><\/p>

The term neuroplasticity is often used in Parkinson's disease. It refers to the brain's ability to adapt and form new connections. Many people with Parkinson's wonder whether learning is still possible despite Parkinson's. The answer is yes - neuroplasticity is also present in Parkinson's, but requires specific conditions.<\/p>

What is neuroplasticity?<\/strong><\/p>

Neuroplasticity describes the ability of the brain,<\/p>

  • to change neuronal connections,<\/li>
  • build new networks,<\/li>
  • reorganize some of the functions.<\/li><\/ul>

    This ability lasts a lifetime, but can be limited in neurological diseases.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Neuroplasticity in Parkinson's disease<\/strong><\/p>

    Parkinson's leads to a loss of dopaminergic nerve cells. Dopamine is important for movement control and motor learning. This makes movements less automatic and slows down learning processes.
    Important: The ability to learn is not lost, but it requires targeted stimuli.<\/p>

    Why exercise alone is often not enough<\/strong><\/p>

    Regular exercise is important, but is often not enough. Uniform repetitions or passive practice usually do not generate sufficient learning stimulus.<\/p>

    How targeted training can help<\/strong><\/p>

    Task-oriented, varied training can promote neuroplastic processes. These are particularly effective:<\/p>

    • Coordination and balance training<\/li>
    • Conscious execution of movement<\/li>
    • customized requirements<\/li><\/ul>

      The decisive factor is the quality of the training, not the duration.<\/p>

      Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>

      Neuroplasticity is also possible with Parkinson's, but not automatically.Targeted, structured training is crucial to support learning processes in the brain. For example, with GIGER\u00ae MD\u00ae therapy.<\/p>

      Author: Combo AG, manufacturer and distributor of GIGER\u00ae MD\u00ae Therapy<\/strong>\u2028
      Medical note: This article is for information purposes only and does not replace medical advice.Last update: 2026<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Was bedeutet Neuroplastizit\u00e4t bei Parkinson wirklich? Einleitung Der Begriff Neuroplastizit\u00e4t wird bei Parkinson h\u00e4ufig verwendet. Gemeint ist die F\u00e4higkeit des Gehirns, sich anzupassen und neue Verbindungen zu bilden. Viele Betroffene fragen sich, ob Lernen trotz Parkinson noch m\u00f6glich ist. Die Antwort lautet: Ja \u2013 Neuroplastizit\u00e4t ist auch bei Parkinson vorhanden, ben\u00f6tigt jedoch gezielte Voraussetzungen. Was […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":66344,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7353,7352],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66338","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-parkinson"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.parkinson-hotline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.parkinson-hotline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.parkinson-hotline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.parkinson-hotline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.parkinson-hotline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66338"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.parkinson-hotline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66338\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66688,"href":"https:\/\/www.parkinson-hotline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66338\/revisions\/66688"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.parkinson-hotline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66344"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.parkinson-hotline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.parkinson-hotline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.parkinson-hotline.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}