High-intensity, low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation enhances excitability of the human corticospinal pathway
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- Jessica M. D’Amico
- Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, Australia
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- Siobhan C. Dongés
- Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, Australia
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- Janet L. Taylor
- Neuroscience Research Australia, Sydney, Australia
説明
<jats:p> In this study, we present a novel, intensity-dependent repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) protocol that induces lasting, plastic changes within the corticospinal tract. High-intensity rTMS at a frequency of 0.1 Hz induces facilitation of motor evoked potentials (MEPs) lasting at least 35 min. Additionally, these changes are not limited only to small MEPs but occur throughout the recruitment curve. Finally, facilitation of MEPs following high-intensity rTMS does not appear to be due to changes in intracortical inhibition or facilitation. </jats:p>
収録刊行物
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- Journal of Neurophysiology
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Journal of Neurophysiology 123 (5), 1969-1978, 2020-05-01
American Physiological Society
