Margot Carol Condori Apaza
Research Subjects
Margot Carol Condori Apaza has a total of 13 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Alessandro Hervaldo Nicolai Ré
Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
1 shared publication - Carlos Bandeira de Mello Monteiro
Universidade de São Paulo
1 shared publication - Eduardo Dati Dias
Affiliations Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil, Research Group and Technological Applications in Rehabilitation of the School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities of the University of São Paulo (PATER EACH-USP), São Paulo, Brazil
1 shared publication - Fernando Henrique Magalhães
Exercise Psychophysiology Research Group, School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
1 shared publication - Juliana Perez Martinez
Research Group and Technological Applications in Rehabilitation of the School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities of the University of São Paulo (PATER EACH-USP), São Paulo 03828-000, Brazil
1 shared publication - Luciano Vieira de Araújo
Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 18 September 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Brain Sciences
- Vol. 14 (9) , 928
Effectiveness of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) during a Virtual Reality Task in Women with Fibromyalgia—A Randomized Clinical Study
Background/Objectives: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and impaired motor performance. This study aimed to investigate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) during virtual reality (VR) tasks on the motor performance of women with FM. Methods: Participants were divided into two groups: Group A received active tDCS for 10 days followed by sham tDCS for 10 days, while Group B received the opposite sequence. Both groups performed VR tasks using MoveHero software (v. 2.4) during the tDCS sessions. Motor performance was assessed by the number of hits (movement with correct timing to reach the targets) and absolute (accuracy measure) and variable (precision measure) errors during VR tasks. Participants were 21 women, aged 30–50 years, and diagnosed with FM. Results: Group A, which received active tDCS first, presented significant improvements in motor performance (number of hits and absolute and variable errors). The benefits of active tDCS persisted into the sham phase, suggesting a lasting neuroplastic effect. Conclusions: tDCS during VR tasks significantly improved motor performance in women with FM, particularly in complex, extensive movements. These findings indicate that tDCS enhances neuroplasticity, leading to sustained motor improvements, making it a promising therapeutic tool in FM rehabilitation.
- 18 September 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Brain Sciences
- Vol. 14 (9) , 928
Open AccessEffectiveness of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) during a Virtual Reality Task in Women with Fibromyalgia—A Randomized Clinical Study
Background/Objectives: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and impaired motor performance. This study aimed to investigate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) during virtual reality (VR) tasks on the motor performance of women with FM. Methods: Participants were divided into two groups: Group A received active tDCS for 10 days followed by sham tDCS for 10 days, while Group B received the opposite sequence. Both groups performed VR tasks using MoveHero software (v. 2.4) during the tDCS sessions. Motor performance was assessed by the number of hits (movement with correct timing to reach the targets) and absolute (accuracy measure) and variable (precision measure) errors during VR tasks. Participants were 21 women, aged 30–50 years, and diagnosed with FM. Results: Group A, which received active tDCS first, presented significant improvements in motor performance (number of hits and absolute and variable errors). The benefits of active tDCS persisted into the sham phase, suggesting a lasting neuroplastic effect. Conclusions: tDCS during VR tasks significantly improved motor performance in women with FM, particularly in complex, extensive movements. These findings indicate that tDCS enhances neuroplasticity, leading to sustained motor improvements, making it a promising therapeutic tool in FM rehabilitation.