61 ALTERED SENSORIMOTOR REPRESENTATIONS IN NA 3 Conclusion We conclude that peripheral nerve damage can lead to impaired central sensorimotor representations, as evidenced by altered behavioral performance during the hand laterality judgment task in patients with neuralgic amyotrophy. In association with our clinical experience, these changes are compatible with maladaptive central neuroplasticity, and they may be susceptible to interventions aimed at restoring these deficits (such as specific rehabilitation techniques). Our findings form the foundation for further (neuroimaging) research into the cerebral mechanisms that are associated with persistent motor dysfunction and recovery in NA. Our findings may also be relevant for other peripheral motor disorders, where similar mechanisms may apply, although this remains to be investigated. Acknowledgements We thank our participants for their time and commitment to the study. We also thank Lisa Nieland for her contribution to data collection. Funding This work was supported by the Prinses Beatrix Spierfonds [W.OR16-05]. The funder has had no role in development, execution of, or reporting on this study and its outcomes. Open practices The study in this article earned OpenMaterials badges for transparent practices. Materials for the study are available at http://hdl.handle.net/11633/aacwcmem
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