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Toni Muffel is a leading researcher in the field of sensorimotor neuroscience, with a focus on how non-invasive brain stimulation can modulate proprioception and motor recovery across the lifespan. Their work explores the mechanisms of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in both healthy aging and clinical populations, particularly following stroke. Muffel’s 2019 study on anodal tDCS over the primary somatosensory cortex (S1) revealed age-dependent effects on proprioceptive accuracy, a critical contribution given that proprioceptive decline is a hallmark of aging and a barrier to motor control. This work has garnered 22 citations, underscoring its influence in the field. In a 2022 study with 16 citations, Muffel demonstrated that anodal and dual tDCS setups produce differential effects on sensorimotor functions in chronic hemiparetic stroke patients, challenging previous assumptions about the uniformity of tDCS outcomes. By highlighting the importance of task-specific kinematic parameters, Muffel’s research provides a nuanced framework for designing personalized rehabilitation protocols. Their work bridges basic neuroscience and clinical application, offering promising avenues for enhancing motor recovery in aging and neurological populations.
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