Anodal tDCS and virtual reality gait rehabilitation in individuals with chronic stroke: a case series report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke is a principal cause of long-term disability worldwide, significantly impairing motor function, including gait and mobility. Conventional physical therapy, primarily focusing on repetitive, task-specific exercises, often falls short in addressing the complex rehabilitative needs of stroke survivors. Emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) have shown potential to enhance neuroplasticity and functional recovery, suggesting that their combined use could offer a novel pathway for stroke rehabilitation.

Objective

This study evaluated the efficacy of an integrated VR and tDCS treadmill training protocol in improving gait and mobility outcomes among individuals with chronic stroke.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Marks A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12802614 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature