Rodríguez-Huguet M, Ayala-Martínez C, Vinolo-Gil MJ, Góngora-Rodríguez P, Martín-Valero R, Góngora-Rodríguez J. Transcranial direct current stimulation in physical therapy treatment for adults after stroke: A systematic review.
NeuroRehabilitation 2024;
54:171-183. [PMID:
38143386 DOI:
10.3233/nre-230213]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Stroke is a clinical syndrome that can cause neurological disorders due to a reduction or interruption in the blood flow at the brain level. Transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) is a non-invasive electrotherapy technique with the ability to modulate the function of nervous tissue.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this review is to analyze the effects derived from the application of the TDCS for post-stroke patients on functionality and mobility.
METHODS
The data search was conducted in PubMed, PEDro, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Scopus between July and August 2023. The search focused on randomized clinical trials conducted in the period of 2019-2023, and according to the selection criteria, seven studies were obtained.
RESULTS
The results found are mainly focused on the analysis of the scales Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity and Wolf Motor Function Test.
CONCLUSION
The application of TDCS presents benefits in post-stroke individuals on functionality, mobility and other secondary studied variables.
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