Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) Neuromodulation Technique induces Positive Brain Maps (QEEG) Changes

Abstract

Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration MNRI® is a non-invasive method for evaluating and improving neurodevelopmental delays in children having neurological dysfunctions such as cerebral palsy (CP), Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and other types of neurological dysfunctions. Changes in the reflex patterns of 53 individuals with CP and other types of brain damage were used as objective measures. They were evaluated before and after participation in an intensive MNRI® rehabilitation treatment for 8 days 6 hours daily. Two evaluation tools were used for comparative analysis of the MNRI® therapy results-brain mapping (also called quantitative EEG) and MNRI® Reflex Assessment. Both of these evaluation methods showed substantial improvements-positive changes in brain mapping after therapy completion as well as a major clinical improvement. Assessments taken after completion of the rehabilitation program showed significant improvement in the children's reflex functions. This data indicates that a neurodevelopment and overall functioning of individuals with CP and other conditions tested is not static and could be successfully improved with this novel form of therapy.

The Impact of MNRI Therapy on the Levels of Neurotransmitters Associated with Inflammatory Processes

“…The MNRI therapy program is based on the theory that impaired reflex circuits can be reconstructed and re-integrated, which involves awakening the sensorimotor genetic memory in individuals even with severe diagnosis (such as CP and brain damage) [57,58]. MNRI is an evidence-and research-based therapeutic program which utilizes neuroplasticity via reflex integration techniques for the neuro-sensorimotor-cognitive development of children and adults with neuro deficits and learning problems [61,62]. Over the past 30 years, numerous studies were conducted and many articles demonstrating the efficiency of the method were published by Dr. S. Masgutova and her scientific colleagues from various international institutions.…”

“…Exercise-based program MNRI is based on the technique called "repatterning" which essentially means re-educating, recoding, rerouting, and paving the reflex nerve pathways specific for dynamic and postural reflex schemes (e.g., Babinski, Automatic Gait, Bauer Crawling, Hands Grasp, and others) [61]. The stimulation of reflex pathways is aimed at strengthening and stabilizing the traces of genetic sensory-motor memory and at the activation of the innate defense mechanisms through the body's neuroendocrine hormonal 'alarm' system (HPA axis) (hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal gland stress response cycle activation) in times of stress or danger [20].…”

The Effect of the MNRI Method on Neurotransmitter Biomarkers of Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

“…Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Method (MNRI) addresses the neurosensorimotor aspect of early sensory-motor patterns and reflexes to support sensory-motor integration and neurodevelopment of children and adults with neurodeficits and learning challenges: CP, TBI [5] [6] [7] [8], ASD [9] [10] Down syndrome [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] and other [16] [17]. MNRI therapy meets the ever-increasing demands for neurorehabilitation of individuals with impaired sensorimotor functions due to damage or dysfunctions in central nervous systems.…”

“…MNRI therapy meets the ever-increasing demands for neurorehabilitation of individuals with impaired sensorimotor functions due to damage or dysfunctions in central nervous systems. Previous studies of the MNRI Method and its different sub-programs demonstrated a positive effect on immune markers [13] [18] [19], neurophysiological functions [7] [8] and different developmental aspects including the regulation of behavior and emotions, language, and communication [9] [17] [20] [21]. This paper presents a study of the effectiveness of MNRI therapy using neurotransmitter analysis.…”

“…The stimulation of reflex pathways is aimed at strengthening and stabilizing the traces of genetic sensory-motor memory and activation of innate defensive mechanisms of the body's brain "alarm" system (HPA-stress axis or "hypothalamus-> pituitary gland-> adrenals" cycle activation) in times of stress or danger [23]. MNRI exercises stimulate innate neuro-regulation mechanisms and resilience in the stress and immune systems [8] [9] [24]. Repatterning activates the extra pyramidal nerve system (peripheral nerves, spinal cord, brain stem, and diencephalon) responsible for automatic mechanisms and processes, the extension of links between neurons, the growth of neural nets, myelination, and the creation of new nerve routing, as described by Sechenov [25] [26], Pavlov [27], Anokhin [28], Haines [29], Virella [30].…”