Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Motor Recovery Following Brain Injury

摘要: To discuss the potential use of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to improve motor behavior after brain injury. Despite evidence that tDCS can function following injury, meta-analysis studies have largely failed find conclusive support for as a viable treatment. In part, these inconsistencies arise from widespread variability in individuals’ responsiveness because biological and experimental factors. Properly designed smart clinical are still needed determine optimal parameters combinations tDCS. However, some patterns “best practice” begun emerge: (1) pairing concurrently with high-intensity training opposed before, after, or absence physical practice, (2) repeating sessions close succession over single administration, (3) administering during more acute periods recovery chronic states, (4) utilizing modeling techniques based on individual anatomy tailor electrode placement optimize flow.