Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Improves Paretic Limb Force Production: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Hemiparesis is a common motor deficit post stroke. The affected side of the upper and lower extremities interferes with both unilateral and bilateral movements [1,2]. Typically, an inability to generate and modulate force production in paretic limbs causes movement control impairments such as compromised motor coordination, excessive movement variability, and motor dysfunctions evaluated by clinical assessments [3 –5]. After experiencing a stroke, patients frequently show less magnitude of force production when executing actions on their paretic limb in comparison to their non-paretic limbs [6,7].

Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - May 16, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Nyeonju Kang, Jeffery J. Summers, James H. Cauraugh Source Type: research