Cathodal Cerebellar tDCS Combined with Visual Feedback Improves Balance Control.

ABSTRACT: Balance control is essential to maintain a stable body position and to prevent falls. The aim of this study was to determine whether balance control could be improved by using cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and visual feedback in a combined approach. A total of 90 healthy volunteers were randomly assigned to six groups defined by the delivery of tDCS (cathodal or anodal or sham) and the provision or not of visual feedback on balance during the acquisition phase. tDCS was delivered over the cerebellar hemisphere ipsilateral to the dominant leg for 20 min at 2 mA during a unipedal stance task. Body sway (i.e., ankle angle and hip position) was measured as an overall maximal unit in anteroposterior and mediolateral direction, together with participant rating of perc

SUBMITTER: Emadi Andani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7588368 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature