The purpose of this study is to determine if transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)applied over the lower extremity motor cortex in conjunction with treadmill training is effective for improving gait in patients with subacute stroke and to evaluate the effect and predictive value of a single session of anodal tDCS.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
6
A direct current runs between two electrode positions and affects the excitability of the underlying brain tissue
Hammel Neurocenter
Hammel, Denmark
Maximal gait speed using the 10-m walking test
Time frame: Baseline and follow up immediately following the 4 weeks intervention
Changes in cortical excitability measures
We will measure cortical excitability using single pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) before and after 1st stimulation session. We will compare the measurements from before stimulation to after stimulation.
Time frame: Baseline
Dynamometry: the maximal isometric force of muscles will be assessed by Biodex System 3 PRO dynamometer
Time frame: Baseline and immediately following the 4 weeks intervention
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