Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation and multicomponent training on functional capacity in older adults: protocol for a randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

When physical activity contains training of at least three components such as balance, coordination and strength, among others, it is called multicomponent training. This type of training is recommended for improving the functional capacity in elderly individuals but has no lasting effects. The association of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with other types of therapy has been shown to facilitate the enhancement and prolongation of therapy outcomes.

Aim

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of multicomponent training associated with active or sham tDCS on the performance of functional capacity in the elderly before treatment, after treatment and 30 days after the end of treatment. The secondary objective will be to correlate the pe

SUBMITTER: Costa GC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7031910 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature