The impaired brain has often been difficult to rehabilitate owing to limited knowledge of the
brain system. Recently advanced imaging techniques such as fMRI and MEG have allowed
researchers to investigate spatiotemporal dynamics in the living human brain. Consequently
knowledge in systems neuroscience is now rapidly growing. Advanced techniques have found
practical application by providing new prosthetics such as brain-machine interfaces expanding
the range of activities of persons with disabilities or the elderly. The book's chapters are
authored by researchers from various research fields such as systems neuroscience
rehabilitation neurology psychology and engineering. The book explores the latest
advancements in neurorehabilitation plasticity and brain-machine interfaces among others and
constitutes a solid foundation for researchers who aim to contribute to the science of brain
function disabilities and ultimately to the well-being of patients and the elderly worldwide.
