Advance of Transcranial Electrical Stimulation for the Improvement of Motor Performance
Zhang Na1, Liu Hui2, Miao Yu1, Qi Fengxue1*
1(Sports, Exercise and Brain Sciences Laboratory, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China) 2(China Institute of Sport and Health Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China)
Abstract：Transcranial electrical stimulation (TES) includes transcranial direct current stimulation, transcranial alternating current stimulation and transcranial random noise stimulation. It is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique using electrodes of different sizes over specific brain regions to modulate cortical neural activity and/or excitability by specific patterns of low-intensity electrical current, thereby strengthen the connections between brain, nerve, and muscle, and improve motor performance. At present, TES technology is going to be utilized to the investigations of sports scientific research. This study first described the neural mechanism of TES over the cerebral cortex, and reviewed the research progress in improving human motor performance of TES over the last two decades in terms of body balance ability, endurance performance muscle fatigue, muscle strength and motor learning. We also reviewed the effects of TES on brain networks functionally connection and discussed the significance of this field in improving motor performance. Finally, we proposed the research perspectives and directions of the TES application in the improvement of motor performance.
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Zhang Na, Liu Hui, Miao Yu, Qi Fengxue. Advance of Transcranial Electrical Stimulation for the Improvement of Motor Performance. Chinese Journal of Biomedical Engineering, 2022, 41(2): 214-223.
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