[Purpose] The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a single session
of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with virtual reality training on the
balance of children with cerebral palsy. [Subjetcs and Methods] Children with cerebral
palsy between four and 12 years of age were randomly allocated to two groups: an
experimental group which performed a single session of mobility training with virtual
reality combined with active transcranial direct current stimulation; and a control group
which performed a single session of mobility training with virtual reality combined with
placebo transcranial direct current stimulation. The children were evaluated before and
after the training protocols. Static balance (sway area, displacement, velocity and
frequency of oscillations of the center of pressure on the anteroposterior and
mediolateral axes) was evaluated using a force plate under four conditions (30-second
measurements for each condition): feet on the force plate with the eyes open, and with the
eyes closed; feet on a foam mat with the eyes open, and with the eyes closed. [Results] An
increase in sway velocity was the only significant difference found. [Conclusion] A single
session of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation combined with mobility training
elicited to lead to an increase in the body sway velocity of children with cerebral
palsy.
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