Effects of somatosensory electrical stimulation on motor function and cortical oscillations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few patients recover full hand dexterity after an acquired brain injury such as stroke. Repetitive somatosensory electrical stimulation (SES) is a promising method to promote recovery of hand function. However, studies using SES have largely focused on gross motor function; it remains unclear if it can modulate distal hand functions such as finger individuation.

Objective

The specific goal of this study was to monitor the effects of SES on individuation as well as on cortical oscillations measured using EEG, with the additional goal of identifying neurophysiological biomarkers.

Methods

Eight participants with a history of acquired brain injury and distal upper limb motor impairments received a single two-hour session of SES using transcutaneous electrical n

SUBMITTER: Tu-Chan AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5683582 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature