Reversal of TMS-induced motor twitch by training is associated with a reduction in excitability of the antagonist muscle

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A single session of isolated repetitive movements of the thumb can alter the response to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), such that the related muscle twitch measured post-training occurs in the trained direction. This respon...

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Main Authors: Fregni Felipe, Thickbroom Gary W, Volpe Bruce T, Giacobbe Viola, Pascual-Leone Alvaro, Krebs Hermano I, Edwards Dylan J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/8/1/46