Developing new interventions for post-stroke recovery

Research overview

Stroke survivors often exhibit deficits in upper limb motor function that can drastically impact activities of daily living and independence, limiting basic abilities that rely on reaching and grasping objects such as feeding or dressing themselves.

In the clinical practice, interventions combining motor training with non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) to improve motor recovery after stroke are becoming increasingly popular. A powerful approach in NIBS therapies is the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation method that provides a useful means to selectively modulate neuronal connections.

In this project, we will use motor rehabilitation training along with an advanced NIBS protocol to help the brain adapt and recover more effectively after a stroke. We aim to enhance post-stroke rehabilitation programs to achieve better recovery results, helping stroke survivors regain independence and perform daily activities more easily. By participating in this study, you can help us reach this objective.

Take part

We are now actively recruiting for this study. If you would like to find out more, please email us at d.falaschi@essex.ac.uk or theselaboratory@gmail.com.