Atuação da cinesioterapia na indução da neuroplasticidade na reabilitação de cães com lesão medular: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the role of kinesiotherapy in stimulating neuroplasticity and promoting functional recovery in dogs with spinal cord injuries, highlighting its importance in neurological rehabilitation. Methodology: This is a qualitative and descriptive narrative review of the literature, conducted through searches of digital databases such as PubMed and SciELO, drawing primarily on articles published in the last 15 years, as well as classic references relevant to the theoretical framework of the topic. Results: The data obtained demonstrate that kinesiotherapy, through passive and active exercises, provides sensorimotor stimuli that activate activity-dependent plasticity and elevate neurotrophins. The analysis indicates that repetitive training modulates central pattern generators and strengthens remaining neural pathways, restoring gait and preventing complications. Conclusion: Kinesiotherapy proves to be an indispensable pillar in neurorehabilitation, achieving the goal of inducing adaptive synaptic reorganization and restoring locomotor autonomy in patients.