Bernat de las Heras
@BernatDelas
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PhD in Rehabilitation Science
Switzerland - Barcelona
Joined June 2013
Exercise can be an effective, zero-cost strategy to promote recovery after stroke. I hope this talk will inform and inspire patients and clinicians about the potential benefits of this intervention during the journey to recovery. #stroke #exercise
https://t.co/nKekL4MfO8
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When you get to spend time in person w/ outstanding stroke researchers focused on #physicalactivity #exercise post #stroke @WorldStrokeOrg #WSC2025. A short conversation starts and lasts for an hour!!! @kevinmoncion @TorstenRackoll @ksnoguchi @BernatDelas #NikKudiersky
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“Mai és tard per començar a treballar la força.” Reforçar la musculatura abans de la menopausa permet prevenir lesions i malalties òssies. La preparadora física i professora de @BlanquernaFPCEE Azahara Fort proposa uns exercicis d'iniciació https://t.co/TwgL1vlTjH
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Longitudinal neuroimaging in three adults, followed before and up to 5 years after arm amputation, reveals that amputation does not trigger large-scale cortical reorganization @HunterSchone
@Chris_I_Baker
@plasticity_lab
https://t.co/CiPn8e6fuO
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Nature Neuroscience - Longitudinal neuroimaging of participants with planned arm amputations shows that the cortical body map remains stable after amputation, with no evidence of hand or face...
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New from #McGillSPOT Rodrigues, De Las Heras, Cristini, Khalili, Fung, & Roig "Modulating Brain Excitability with Cardiovascular Exercise in Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial" @BernatDelas @memorylab1
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Background: Corticospinal excitability (CSE) is a surrogate measure of neuroplasticity within the corticospinal tract measured with transcranial magnetic stimul...
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New from #McGillSPOT Cristini, Moncion, & Roig "Non-invasive brain stimulation to enhance sleep quality and architecture in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis"
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New from #McGillSPOT De Las Heras, Rodrigues, Cristini, Fung, & Roig "Investigating the Acute and Chronic Effects of Cardiovascular Exercise on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Early Subacute Stroke" @memorylab1
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Background Following stroke, a growth-promoting response resulting in heightened neuroplasticity occurs during the early subacute stages of recovery, a period d...
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My last PhD study was just published looking at the perspectives of people post-stroke who completed a 12-week HIIT trial. People post-stroke describe that HIIT is empowering and enables meaningful engagement in both ADLs and IADLs. Check it out below:
tandfonline.com
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an effective exercise intervention for promoting health and recovery outcomes after stroke, but the perspectives and experiences of people post-stroke who...
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Can exercise rebalance brain excitability after stroke?
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Background: Corticospinal excitability (CSE) is a surrogate measure of neuroplasticity within the corticospinal tract measured with transcranial magnetic stimul...
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Still much to reflect on regarding how we measure this neurotrophic molecule in humans and its relationship with central nervous system and recovery. Huge thanks to Marc Roig, the MemoryLab team, and all the fantastic collaborators who made this possible!
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🚨 Just Accepted 🚨 We hope this study contributes to a better understanding of the role of BDNF in the early stages post-stroke, its responsiveness to exercise, and its potential associations—or lack thereof—with motor recovery.
Eight weeks of intense cardiovascular training do not increase brain derived neurotrophic factor levels in patients with subacute stroke despite significant increases in cardiorespiratory fitness.
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Eight weeks of intense cardiovascular training do not increase brain derived neurotrophic factor levels in patients with subacute stroke despite significant increases in cardiorespiratory fitness.
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Background Following stroke, a growth-promoting response resulting in heightened neuroplasticity occurs during the early subacute stages of recovery, a period d...
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Kudos to @kevinmoncion from the @memorylab1 for obtaining a @CIHR_IRSC postdoctoral fellowship to study early multimodal exercise training to promote cognition and cerebrovascular recovery post-stroke. Well done Kevin!
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Muchas gracias @JSanchez_PT por la entrevista. Fue un placer compartir y conversar sobre neuroplasticidad, el impacto del ejercicio cardiovascular en la rehabilitación post-ictus, y el trabajo realizado en el @memoylab1. https://t.co/7v4L4m1XVc
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New from #McGillSPOT Rodrigues, De Las Heras, Fung & Roig "Psychosocial Responses to a Cardiovascular Exercise Randomized Controlled Trial: Does Intensity Matter for Individuals Post-stroke?" @memorylab1
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A new preprint from our group demonstrates that self-reported physical activity may accurately identify individuals with low cardiorespiratory fitness and walking impairments after stroke. Check it out: 🔗 https://t.co/kCILSBLENb
@memorylab1 @MacstrokeCan
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Background and Purpose Clinicians need access to accurate self-reported tools that can assist with screening individuals who are at risk for fitness (V̇O2peak) and walking impairments (e.g., 6-minute...
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We just got a @CIHR_IRSC Project Grant to conduct a RCT to study if exercise can prevent cognitive decline and reduce dementia risk early post-stroke. The two postdocs of the @memorylab1 @kevinmoncion and @LyndenRodrigues will lead this ambitious project.
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Excited to begin this new chapter, bridging the gap between research and practice while collaborating with such a talented multidisciplinary team to advance innovation and drive meaningful recovery outcomes. https://t.co/lGefiCAe9j
cereneo.ch
In this exclusive interview, Bernat shares insights on how he's integrating the latest evidence-based research into tangible patient care.
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I am very much looking forward to this....
Don’t miss Plenary Charlotte Stagg@UniofOxford @cjstagg when she presents “Targeted neuromodulation for motor control: breakthroughs in precision stimulation” #BrainStimConf. Registration discount deadline 6 Dec. https://t.co/I9zCgoHAEF
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High cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with better cognitive performance at baseline, lower dementia risk long-term and could mitigate the impact of genetic predisposition on the development of dementia by 35%.'
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Objective We aimed to investigate the association of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) with cognitive function and dementia risk, taking genetic predisposition for dementia into account. Methods Within...
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We have become very good at increasing survival after stroke - now we need strategies (in the NHS) to promote lifelong thriving after stroke @TheStrokeAssoc @NIHRresearch @The_MRC @wellcometrust @BrainAppeal @BRUKresearch
Stroke survivors share their stories and listen to the 999 calls that saved their lives. The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much. Any sign of a stroke is always an emergency. Face or Arm or Speech, at the first sign, it’s Time to call 999. https://t.co/2lVAqZBeYz
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