Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Augment Motor Imagery Training: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Motor imagery training (MIT) is a widely used technique for motor learning and recovery. To optimize training outcomes, researchers have explored the integration of MIT with complementary approaches. One such approach is transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), which also shows promise as a method to enhance motor performance and neuroplasticity. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the current evidence on the synergistic effects of MIT combined with tDCS, with a specific focus on behavioral outcomes. Heterogeneous methods across 16 studies with 432 participants in total, including both healthy and clinical populations, yielded mixed results. Nonetheless, the potential of anodal tDCS applied over the primary motor cortex to augment the beneficial effects of MIT for motor perfo

SUBMITTER: Bek J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12568755 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature