Neuro-rehabilitation for neurological disorders caused by overuse

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 15H05358
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (A)
• Allocation Type: Single-year Grants
• Research Field: Rehabilitation science/Welfare engineering
• Research Institution: Sophia University
• Principal Investigator: FURUYA Shinichi 上智大学, 音楽医科学研究センター, 特任准教授 (20509690)
• Project Period (FY): 2015-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 経頭蓋直流電気刺激 / ニューロリハビリテーション / ジストニア / 巧緻運動機能

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The present study assessed both fine motor control and excitability of the primary motor cortex before and after the intervention that combined the bi-hemispheric transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and bimanual mirrored finger movements. We also found a relationship between the abnormality of excitability of the motor cortex and degradation of motor dexterity by combining neurophysiological and behavioral experiments with machine learning. Finally, the intervention over successive days showed progressive restoration of the motor abnormality.

Free Research Field

身体運動学