Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation of function in patients with stroke

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 26, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 363-365

  Cha, Hyun Kyu ^a   Ji, Sang Goo ^b   Kim, Myoung Kwon ^c   Chang, Jong Sung ^d  

^a Daejeon University   (South Korea)

^b Department of Physical Therapy Eulgi University Hospital   (South Korea)

^c Youngsan University   (South Korea)

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

Author keywords

Limb function; Stroke; TDCS

Indexed keywords

EID: 84896978394     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.26.363     Document Type: Article

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