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This chapter explores clinical neurophysiology methods for studying movement disorders. It details techniques like reflexes, brain stimulation (TMS, tDCS), and EEG to probe neural circuits in healthy individuals.

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  • Clinical neurophysiology
  • Movement disorders research
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Clinical neurophysiology is crucial for understanding movement disorders.
  • Probing neural circuits requires diverse methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail methods for investigating neural circuits in the brain and spinal cord.
  • To provide a foundation for studying movement disorders using neurophysiological techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Spinal and supraspinal reflexes to assess pathway transmission.
  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for neural activation/modulation.
  • Electroencephalography (EEG) combined with stimulation or behavioral measures.
  • Behavioral measures for building motor control models.

Main Results:

  • The chapter reviews various neurophysiological methods applicable to motor control.
  • Techniques discussed are primarily applied to healthy individuals.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive overview of clinical neurophysiology methods is presented.
  • These methods lay the groundwork for future research on pathological conditions.