Modulation of motor learning and memory formation by non-invasive cortical stimulation of the primary motor cortex

Satoshi Tanaka; Marco Sandrini; Leonardo G Cohen

doi:10.1080/09602011.2011.605589

Modulation of motor learning and memory formation by non-invasive cortical stimulation of the primary motor cortex

Satoshi Tanaka, Marco Sandrini, Leonardo G Cohen

School of Psychology

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Abstract

Transcranial magnetic (TMS) and direct current (tDCS) stimulation are non-invasive brain stimulation techniques that allow researchers to purposefully modulate cortical excitability in focal areas of the brain. Recent work has provided preclinical evidence indicating that TMS and tDCS can facilitate motor performance, motor memory formation, and motor skill learning in healthy subjects and possibly in patients with brain lesions. Although the optimal stimulation parameters to accomplish these goals remain to be determined, and controlled multicentre clinical studies are lacking, these findings suggest that cortical stimulation techniques could become in the future adjuvant strategies in the rehabilitation of motor deficits. The aim of this article is to critically review these findings and to discuss future directions regarding the possibility of combining these techniques with other interventions in neurorehabilitation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	650-75
Number of pages	26
Journal	Neuropsychological rehabilitation
Volume	21
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2011.605589
Publication status	Published - Oct 2011

Keywords

Brain Injuries
Electric Stimulation Therapy
Humans
Memory
Motor Cortex
Motor Skills
Neuronal Plasticity
Recovery of Function
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

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