Transcranial magnetic and electric stimulation of the cerebellum - A potential aid in enhancing rehabilitation of cerebral functions

Abstract

Subserved by a dense network of neuro-anatomical connections within the cerebrum, the cerebellum fulfills a crucial role in various motor, cognitive, and affective functions, and is located immediately below the skull. As a result, the cerebellum appears an interesting target for modern noninvasive stimulation techniques such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). This literature survey intends to give a short overview of what is currently known about noninvasive stimulation techniques applied to the cerebellum.