Improved grasp function with transcranial direct current stimulation in chronic spinal cord injury.

Journal: NeuroRehabilitation
Published Date: Jan 1, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Recovering hand function has important implications for improving independence of patients with tetraplegia after traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a noninvasive neuromodulation technique that has potential to improve motor function.

Authors

  • Mar Cortes
    Human Spinal Cord Injury Laboratory, Burke Medical Research Institute, White Plains, NY, USA.
  • Ana Heloisa Medeiros
    Nervous System Electric Stimulation Laboratory, Rio de Janeiro State University, Brazil.
  • Aasta Gandhi
    Burke Medical Research Institute, White Plains, NY, USA.
  • Peter Lee
    Burke Medical Research Institute, White Plains, NY, USA.
  • Hermano Igo Krebs
  • Gary Thickbroom
    Burke Medical Research Institute, White Plains, NY, USA.
  • Dylan Edwards
    Burke Medical Research Institute, White Plains, NY, USA.

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