Rehabilitation Using Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation

Non-invasive brain stimulation is an emerging modality that can help restore motor function following neurological insult. Our laboratory uses transcranial magnetic stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and neuroimaging methodologies to study neurophysiologic adaptation as a result of injury as well as recovery. These studies help inform our investigations which aim to pair non-invasive brain stimulation with physical and occupational therapy as well as functional electrical stimulation in order to accelerate and enhance  motor function for patients with chronic hemiplegia due to stroke.