Balance and postural control decline with age, especially in older adults who have experienced a stroke, but transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) shows potential for improving these issues when used with therapeutic exercise.*
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A review of randomized controlled trials identified 20 studies involving both stroke patients (271 participants) and healthy older adults (259 participants), revealing mixed results regarding the effectiveness of tDCS in enhancing balance.*
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No specific tDCS protocol has been proven more effective than others for improving balance in older adults, indicating a need for further research to determine the best approach, potentially in combination with other interventions.*