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Effect of a single session of transcranial direct-current stimulation on balance and spatiotemporal gait variables in children with cerebral palsy: A randomized sham-controlled study
Grecco, Luanda A. C; Duarte, Natália A. C; Zanon, Nelci; Galli, Manuela; Fregni, Felipe; Oliveira, Claudia S.
  • Grecco, Luanda A. C; Universidade Nove de Julho. São Paulo. BR
  • Duarte, Natália A. C; Universidade Nove de Julho. São Paulo. BR
  • Zanon, Nelci; Universidade Nove de Julho. São Paulo. BR
  • Galli, Manuela; Universidade Nove de Julho. São Paulo. BR
  • Fregni, Felipe; Universidade Nove de Julho. São Paulo. BR
  • Oliveira, Claudia S; Universidade Nove de Julho. São Paulo. BR
Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.) ; 18(5): 419-427, 12/09/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-727051
ABSTRACT

Background:

Transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) has been widely studied with the aim of enhancing local synaptic efficacy and modulating the electrical activity of the cortex in patients with neurological disorders.

Objective:

The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of a single session of tDCS regarding immediate changes in spatiotemporal gait and oscillations of the center of pressure (30 seconds) in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Method:

A randomized controlled trial with a blinded evaluator was conducted involving 20 children with CP between six and ten years of age. Gait and balance were evaluated three times Evaluation 1 (before the stimulation), Evaluation 2 (immediately after stimulation), and Evaluation 3 (20 minutes after the stimulation). The protocol consisted of a 20-minute session of tDCS applied to the primary motor cortex at an intensity of 1 mA. The participants were randomly allocated to two groups experimental group - anodal stimulation of the primary motor cortex; and control group - placebo transcranial stimulation.

Results:

Significant reductions were found in the experimental group regarding oscillations during standing in the anteroposterior and mediolateral directions with eyes open and eyes closed in comparison with the control group (p<0.05). In the intra-group analysis, the experimental group exhibited significant improvements in gait velocity, cadence, and oscillation in the center of pressure during standing (p<0.05). No significant differences were found in the control group among the different evaluations.

Conclusion:

A single session of tDCS applied to the primary motor cortex promotes positive changes in static balance and gait velocity in children with cerebral palsy. .
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cerebral Palsy / Postural Balance / Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Child / Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.) Journal subject: MEDICINA FISICA E REABILITACAO Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Nove de Julho/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cerebral Palsy / Postural Balance / Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Child / Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.) Journal subject: MEDICINA FISICA E REABILITACAO Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Nove de Julho/BR