RT journal article
T1 Transcranial direct current stimulation in physical therapy treatment for adults after stroke: A systematic review
A1 Rodríguez Huguet, Manuel
A1 Ayala Martínez,  Carmen María
A1 Viñolo Gil, María Jesús
A1 Góngora-Rodríguez, Pablo
A1 Martín Valero, Rocío
A1 Góngora Rodríguez, Jorge Manuel
A2 Enfermería y Fisioterapia
K1 Physical therapy
K1 rehabilitation
K1 stroke
K1 transcranial direct current stimulation
AB 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.
PB IOS Press BV
SN 1878-6448
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/33753
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/33753
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 09-nov-2026