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Wheel Running and Environmental Complexity as a Therapeutic Intervention in an Animal Model of FASD
 

Wheel Running and Environmental Complexity as a Therapeutic Intervention in an Animal Model of FASD

Article DOI: 10.3791/54947 06:09 min February 2nd, 2017
February 2nd, 2017

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Cardiovascular exercise and stimulating experiences in a complex environment have positive benefits on multiple measures of neuroplasticity within the rodent brain. This article will discuss the implementation of these interventions as a "superintervention" which combines wheel running and environmental complexity and will address the limitations of these interventions.

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Wheel Running Environmental Complexity Therapeutic Intervention Animal Model FASD Laboratory Rodents Cardiovascular Exercise Neuroplasticity Social Exercise Exploratory Behaviors Neurological Development Health Maintenance Synergistic Way Interpretation Of Components Weaned Rat Pups Appropriate Cage Free Access To Food And Water Exercise Cages Running Wheels Revolution Counter Freely Accessible Weigh Rats Housing Condition Galvanized Steel Cages
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