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Transcranial direct current stimulation for upper extremity motor dysfunction in poststroke patients: A systematic
Xian Tang1, Nan Zhang2,3,4, Zhiyuan Shen2,3,5
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) effectively improves upper extremity motor function in post-stroke patients. This meta-analysis confirms tDCS is safe and feasible, especially for subacute stroke patients with targeted C3/C4 stimulation.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, often resulting in upper extremity motor dysfunction.
- Restoring motor function is crucial for patient independence and quality of life.
- Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques are emerging as potential therapeutic adjuncts.
Conclusions:
- Transcranial direct current stimulation is a safe and effective intervention for improving upper extremity motor function in post-stroke patients.
- Both anodal and cathodal tDCS, particularly when applied to the C3/C4 region in subacute stroke patients, show significant benefits.
- tDCS can be considered a feasible adjunct therapy in stroke rehabilitation, especially when administered before other treatments.
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