Synergistic neuroplasticity from synchronous Taiji Yunshou and tDCS in stroke: an fNIRS study of cortical activation and cross-subject hemodynamic brain network - Summary - MDSpire
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Synergistic neuroplasticity from synchronous Taiji Yunshou and tDCS in stroke: an fNIRS study of cortical activation and cross-subject hemodynamic brain network
To compare the neurophysiological effects of isolated vs. combined interventions of Taiji Yunshou (TY) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on cortical activation and hemodynamic brain network topology in left-hemispheric stroke patients.
Key Findings:
Synchronous TY + tDCS induced superior activation in LPFC and RPFC compared to tDCS alone (LPFC: p < 0.01; RPFC: p < 0.05).
Both tDCS alone and TY + tDCS resulted in greater LPMC activation than TY alone (p < 0.001).
Each intervention caused specific network reorganization, with TY forming motor-execution and cognitive-control communities.
Interpretation:
Synchronous TY + tDCS enhances cognitive-motor integration and promotes interhemispheric network reorganization, indicating synergistic neuroplasticity.
Limitations:
Small sample size of 10 participants may limit generalizability.
Short duration of interventions may not capture long-term effects.
Conclusion:
The study provides clinical neuroimaging evidence for integrated rehabilitation paradigms and identifies LSMC as a critical target for stroke recovery.
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