Understanding and modulating walking recovery post stroke

Gait speed is an important determinant of walking recovery, and descending corticomotor control is a significant contributor to gait recovery poststroke. Several studies have shown that the presence or absence of a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) –induced motor evoked potential (MEP) is related to upper limb functional recovery in acute and chronic stroke. However, conflicting information regarding MEP responses and walking outcomes exist. In this symposium, I will review studies that have examined the contribution of the ipsilesional and contralesional hemisphere to walking recovery.

Source: BRAIN STIMULATION: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation - January 22, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: S. Madhavan Source Type: research