Effects of electrical stimulation on musculoventilatory function in humans: scope review
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Transcranial direct current electrostimulation, transcutaneous electrical stimulation, Autonomic nervous system, diaphragm, BreathingAbstract
Introduction. Several neuromodulation techniques have been used with great therapeutic potential and electrostimulation has emerged in the scientific literature and clinical practice with surprising purposes and results. Objectives. To analyze the effects of transcranial direct current electrical stimulation (tDCS) and transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TSE) techniques on musculoventilatory function in humans. Method. This is a scope review with bibliographic research carried out in the BVS and PubMed databases, using the PRIMA-Scr checklist as a reference. Results. 282 studies were retrieved and after the eligibility process, 15 studies were analyzed, of which seven evaluated the effects of tDCS and eight, those of TSE. tDCS was applied under different experimental protocols, mostly in just one stimulation session, for 10 or 20 minutes, in 1mA or 2mA, and with variable electrode assembly, according to the stimulated brain area. Its effects were heterogeneous, ranging from improvement to a negative outcome. The TSE, on the other hand, covered different electrical currents and methodological processes. Most used a stimulation session, ranging from 15 to 240 minutes, current intensity and variable electrode placement, depending on the type of current and the stimulated area. In all, there was an improvement in at least one study variable. Conclusions. The TSE results showed satisfactory improvement in the musculoventilatory function of human beings. The sDCS, on the other hand, proved to be poorly understood, requiring more homogeneous studies. It is suggested that more research be carried out to remedy gaps in the effects of these currents, in the short and long term.
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