Targeting Cerebellum with Non-Invasive Transcranial Magnetic or Current Stimulation after Cerebral Hemispheric Stroke-Insights for Corticocerebellar Network Reorganization: A Comprehensive Review.

ABSTRACT: Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) has emerged as one of the methods implemented in stroke rehabilitation. Cerebellar stimulation has gained research interest as an alternative strategy to cortical stimulation, based on the role of the cerebellum and corticocerebellar tracts in different motor and cognitive functions. This review investigates the role of the cerebellum in motor and cognitive rehabilitation following cerebral stroke using NIBS techniques combined with other therapies (e.g., speech or physical therapy). Fifteen randomized clinical trials were included. The majority of the literature findings point towards the cerebellum as a promising neurostimulation target following stroke of the cerebral cortex. Findings concern mostly rehabilitation of gait and balance, where cathodal

SUBMITTER: Ntakou EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9778071 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature