Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation

Commonly referred to as tCDS or Neurostimulation

tDCS: is a form of neuromodulation in which a constant, low voltage, direct current is applied to the brain.

This current enters the brain at the anode, travels through brain tissue, and exits via the cathode. Positive stimulation from the anode causes depolarization of the neuron's resting membrane potential, which increases neuronal excitability. When the cathode is placed on the brain, this negative stimulation causes hyperpolarization and has an inhibitory effect. Throughout treatment, this electrical stimulation modulates neuronal activity through the regulation of pyramidal neuron excitability, glucose consumption, and cerebral blood flow.

tDCS has a wide variety of clinical applications including cognitive enhancement and the treatment of many neuropsychiatric conditions including:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)

  • OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

  • Insomnia

  • Parkinson’s

  • Language disorders

  • Visual Improvements

  • Movement disorder

 

Interested in learning more about tDCS ? Want to experience the lasting effects of electrical stimulation? Schedule a consultation today to find out if tDCS therapy is right for you!