Abstract #161: When stimulating the unaffected (healthy) hemisphere in stroke patients makes sense

Research investigating the use of noninvasive electrical stimulation (e.g., transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)) has provided compelling evidence that such stimulation can modulate sensorimotor function, behavior and cognition, and even facilitate recovery of function after a focal brain injury. Our understanding of the mechanisms that lead to such changes is limited, and the influence of variables such as current strength, electrode montage and which regions of the brain to target is the focus of ongoing investigations.

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