Probing Modifications of Cortical Excitability During Stroke Recovery With Navigated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Abstract

In line with earlier studies, disinhibition in the hemisphere without infarction may be related to poor recovery of the affected hand. Usage of the affected hand during stroke recovery seems to influence these cortical excitability changes. nTMS is a valuable tool for tracking muscle cortical representation changes during brain reorganization.