The Analgesic Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) combined with Physical Therapy on Common Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Paulo E P TeixeiraLaila AlawdahHassan Adam A AlhassanMatteo GuidettiAlberto PrioriStefania PapatheodorouFelipe Fregni

Published in: Principles and practice of clinical research (2015) (2020)

Large heterogeneity and low quality of evidence and limited number of studies were found. Results suggest a potential analgesic effect of tDCS in combination with a PTM for fibromyalgia and KOA. Subgroup analysis suggests a stronger effect of tDCS when combined with an exercise based PTM.

Keyphrases

transcranial direct current stimulation
working memory
neuropathic pain
anti inflammatory
single cell
randomized controlled trial
quality improvement
resistance training
case control
open label