ReAttach and Neuroplasticity in Parkinson's Disease: A Message to The Control Room

Samenvatting

This paper delves into the potential of ReAttach as an intervention for Parkinson's Disease, a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a decrease in brain connectivity and movement disorders [1]. The brain's ability to rewire itself presents promising opportunities for neuro-rehabilitation [2]. Various factors, including age, experience, learning, genetic factors, physical health, exercise, diet, sleep, and age, influence the extent of this rewiring [3]. The role of new learning activities in stimulating neuroplasticity cannot be overstated. These activities trigger complex molecular events associated with long-term potentiation, strengthening synaptic connections between neurons [1,4]. ReAttach is a transdiagnostic intervention for children and adults with psychological or psychosomatic problems, including neurodegenerative disorders. ReAttach focuses on optimizing arousal, stimulus processing, and learning dynamics while also activating secure attachment patterns and fostering a Growth Mindset [5,6,7]. Numerous studies have highlighted the benefits of physical exercise for individuals with Parkinson's Disease [10, 11, 12]. Exercise is undeniably beneficial for patients with PD, combating both motor and non-motor symptoms by affecting various aspects of the disease, from the dopaminergic synapse to central nervous system perfusion. Additionally, physical exercise helps build strength to compensate for age-related frailty and motor decline [10]. Authors assess how ReAttach techniques, in combination with physical exercises, help patients with Parkinson's Disease harness the neuroplasticity of their brain. This single-case study is the first publication on the application of ReAttach in patients with Parkinson's Disease. The results are part of a pilot study that will also be published shortly.