Efeito da estimulação transcraniana por corrente contínua associada ou não a exercícios em dores musculoesqueléticas: revisão sistemática

Abstract

Musculoskeletal pain is a complex and subjective experience that affects a significant percentage of the world’s population, with a tendency to increase with advancing age. This study carried out a search in the main databases, including PubMed, Scielo, Cochrane, Medline and Periódico CAPES, to investigate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) associates or not with exercise in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Randomized clinical trials involving patients with acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain were included, without restrictions regarding language or year of publication. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the PEDro scale, with an average of nine points among the seven included studies. The results highlight the promising effects os tDCS as an effective therapeutic approach for musculoskeletal disorders, including chronic pain, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia. The studies reviewed provide significant evidence of the potential for transcranial direct current stimulation to reduce pain, improve function, and increase quality of life in patients with these conditions. However, more research is needed to better understand the underlying mechanisms and optimize the effectiveness of this technique in different populations and clinical settings.