Effects of Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Timed Up and Go Test with Foot Placement in Chronic Stroke Patients

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the effect a single session cerebellar anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on timed up and go test (TUG) with foot placement in patients chronic stroke. Methods: Twenty stroke participated clinical trial. TUG carried out four different positions, 1- spontaneous positions (SP), 2- symmetrical (SYP), 3- asymmetrical (PBNP), paretic behind non-paretic foot, 4- (NPBP), nonparetic before after using tDCS. Anodal tDCS (1.5 mA) applied over cerebellum for 20 minutes. Results: time significantly at all positions: SP (P = 0.012), SYP 0.010), PBNP 0.047), NPBP 0.037). Conclusions: It seems that can be useful method improving functional balance patients.