Combined transcranial direct current stimulation and robotic upper limb therapy improves upper limb function in an adult with cerebral palsy.

Journal: NeuroRehabilitation
Published Date: Jan 1, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robotic therapy can improve upper limb function in hemiparesis. Excitatory transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can prime brain motor circuits before therapy.

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  • Kathleen M Friel
    Burke Medical Research Institute, White Plains, NY, USA.
  • Peter Lee
    Burke Medical Research Institute, White Plains, NY, USA.
  • Lindsey V Soles
    Burke Medical Research Institute, White Plains, NY, USA.
  • Ana R P Smorenburg
    Burke Medical Research Institute, White Plains, NY, USA.
  • Hsing-Ching Kuo
    Burke Medical Research Institute, White Plains, NY, USA.
  • Disha Gupta
    Burke Medical Research Institute, White Plains, NY, USA.
  • Dylan J Edwards
    Burke Medical Research Institute, White Plains, NY, USA.

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