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The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of combined tDCS and FES in improving toe clearance in individuals with chronic stroke.

Combined Functional Electrical and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Foot Drop: A Case Series

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Case series evaluates the effects of combined stimulation on toe clearance in chronic stroke patients, suggesting potential benefits.

The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of combined tDCS and FES in improving toe clearance in individuals with chronic stroke.
Evaluated four individuals with chronic stroke over 8 weeks with sessions twice a week.
Participants assessed at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks for minimum toe clearance.
Individual treatment sequences involved varying the timing of tDCS and FES applications.
Participants 2 and 3 showed modest improvements in minimum toe clearance by an average of 0.63 cm.
Participants 1 and 4 demonstrated no meaningful change in toe clearance.
Uncertainty exists regarding whether changes were due to improved dorsiflexor activation or compensatory strategies.

Carter et al. (2026) studied this question.

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