Non-invasive Stimulation of the Cerebellum in Health and Disease

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Abstract

The cerebellum is linked to motor, cognitive and affective functions. Anatomically, the cerebellum is part of an interconnected network including a wide range of other brain structures. This chapter reviews ways in which non-invasive stimulation has been used to activate or inhibit these circuits and how this has contributed to our understanding of cerebellar function in both motor and non-motor domains. The utility of non-invasive stimulation of the cerebellum in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric diseases (Parkinson’s disease, cerebellar ataxia, stroke, depression and schizophrenia) is discussed. The chapter concludes with consideration of the challenges that must be overcome if non-invasive cerebellar stimulation is to be adopted in a wider clinical setting.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTranscranial Magnetic Stimulation in Neuropsychiatry
EditorsLibor Ustohal
PublisherInTechPublication
Number of pages19
ISBN (Print)9789535157878
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Sept 2018

Keywords

  • Cerebellum
  • tDCS
  • tACS
  • TMS
  • Motor learning
  • Emotion
  • Cognition

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