Investigating motor function across different age groups using non-invasive brain stimulation
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Birmingham
Department Name: Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Science
Abstract
Aims and objectives - The aim of the proposed project outlined here, is to thoroughly investigate how TDCS can improve motor control of the upper limbs in older people. Specifically, we aim to:
1. Test the beneficial effect of TDCS on motor control of the upper limb, bimanual coordination and measures of everyday upper limb/hand function in older people.
2. Determine whether these motor effects are produced with concomitant improvements in proprioception.
3. Provide a comparison of the effects of TDCS between young, middle aged and healthy older participants.
1. Test the beneficial effect of TDCS on motor control of the upper limb, bimanual coordination and measures of everyday upper limb/hand function in older people.
2. Determine whether these motor effects are produced with concomitant improvements in proprioception.
3. Provide a comparison of the effects of TDCS between young, middle aged and healthy older participants.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Ned Jenkinson (Primary Supervisor) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR/R502364/1 | 01/10/2017 | 30/06/2023 | |||
| 2106820 | Studentship | MR/R502364/1 | 01/10/2018 | 30/04/2022 |