The Effects of Combining Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Gait Training with Functional Electrical Stimulation on Trunk Acceleration During Walking in Patients with Subacute Stroke

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation method that can improve walking function in hemiplegia patients. A meta-analysis of non-invasive brain stimulation demonstrated the beneficial effects of tDCS, such as improving mobility and lower extremity muscle strength in post-stroke patients.1 In particular, applying anodal tDCS over the lower extremity area of the primary motor cortex can significantly improve force steadiness2, as well as motor cortex excitability and function.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research