Climate change and neurorehabilitation: a narrative review

Authors

  • Hitav Someshwar Department of Physiotherapy, Early Intervention and Rehabilitation Center for children, TNMC and BYL Nair Ch. Hospital, Mumbai, India
  • Nirmal Surya Department of Neurology, Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center, Mumbai, India
  • Khushi Thakkar Department of Physiotherapy, Seth GS Medical College and KEM hospital, Mumbai, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54646/IFNR.2025.10

Keywords:

climate change, neurorehabilitation, neurological disorders, heat exposure, air pollution, neuroplasticity

Abstract

Climate change is reshaping global health, and its neurological implications are gaining recognition. Rising temperatures, increasing air pollution, and more frequent extreme weather events influence the incidence and recovery trajectories of many neurological conditions. This review synthesizes current evidence on how climaterelated factors affect neurological injury and neurorehabilitation, highlights emerging vulnerabilities in service delivery, and outlines priorities for clinical practice and research.

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Published

2026-02-13

How to Cite

Someshwar, H., Surya, N., & Thakkar, K. (2026). Climate change and neurorehabilitation: a narrative review. Indian Federation of Neurorehabilitation, 2(2), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.54646/IFNR.2025.10

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Indian Federation of Neurorehabilitation

Section

REVIEW