IS 21. tDCS effects on ipsilateral motor control: Robbing Peter to pay Paul?

Conclusions: In patients with upper limb weakness after stroke, the role of the cM1 for upper limb control can vary between individuals, depending on extent of damage to the corticospinal pathway. We present a neurophysiological model that explains how the cM1 may gain control of the paretic arm via the CRPP and why suppression of cM1 with NBS can be beneficial for some patients, but detrimental for others. Finally we describe ways to predict whether cM1 suppression may be indicated or contraindicated for an individual patient after stroke.
Source: Clinical Neurophysiology - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Tags: Society Proceedings Source Type: research