Motor Skill Learning May Be Enhanced By Mild Brain Stimulation
Monday, January 19, 2009 - 22:28
in Psychology & Sociology
People who received a mild electrical current to a motor control area of the brain were significantly better able to learn and perform a complex motor task than those in control groups. The findings could hold promise for enhancing rehabilitation for people with traumatic brain injury, stroke and other conditions.
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