Transcranial direct current stimulation as a motor neurorehabilitation tool: an empirical review.

ABSTRACT: The present review collects the most relevant empirical evidence available in the literature until date regarding the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the human motor function. tDCS in a non-invasive neurostimulation technique that delivers a weak current through the brain scalp altering the cortical excitability on the target brain area. The electrical current modulates the resting membrane potential of a variety of neuronal population (as pyramidal and gabaergic neurons); raising or dropping the firing rate up or down, depending on the nature of the electrode and the applied intensity. These local changes additionally have shown long-lasting effects, evidenced by its promotion of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Due to its easy and safe application and i

SUBMITTER: Sanchez-Kuhn A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5568608 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature