The temporal change of cortical activation induced by the ongoing effects of transcranial direct current stimulation

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 23, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 65-69

  Kwon, Yong Hyun ^a   Nam, Ki Seok ^a   Lee, Mi Young ^b   Park, Ji Won ^c   Jang, Sung Ho ^d  

^a Yeungnam College of Science and Technology   (South Korea)

^b Daegu Haany University   (South Korea)

^c Catholic University of Daegu   (South Korea)

^d Yeungnam University College of Medicine   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Cortical activation; Functional MRI; Temporal changes; Transcranial direct current stimulation

Indexed keywords

EID: 79955784347     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.23.65     Document Type: Article

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