Ideas worth spreading

David Putrino • TEDxTorinoSalon

We don't treat patients, we train superheroes

Recovering from any form of damage to the nervous system is an issue and athletic training could be helpful to find a solution. Athletes train for long hours without losing their motivation. Can we do the same for people with brain damages? And what is the best way to do it? No challenge is too great if you face it with a smile.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxTorinoSalon, an independent event.

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Recovering from any form of damage to the nervous system is an issue and athletic training could be helpful to find a solution. Athletes train for long hours without losing their motivation. Can we do the same for people with brain damages? And what is the best way to do it? No challenge is too great if you face it with a smile.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxTorinoSalon, an independent event.

Read more about TEDx.

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