Positive effects of tDCS cortical stimulation on the walking performance of chronic hemiplegic patients

Discussion These results show a significant positive effect of a single session of anodal tDCS of the M1 ipsilesional area of the lower limb in chronic hemiplegic patients. This improvement affects the endurance (6MWT) but not the walking speed (Wade Test). This proof of principle study supports a follow-up study assessing the training of walking under iterative tDCS stimulation.
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research