About the Training:

The Neuromodulation training promoted by the NAPeN network is a short course (106 hours) in non-invasive neuromodulation aimed at clinical application. It involves training in repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) techniques. These techniques are capable of promoting neuroplasticity and have gained prominence in the area of motor and cognitive rehabilitation due to their potential ability to enhance the effects of traditional therapies. The training develops theoretical knowledge of biophysics, mechanisms of action, safety criteria and therapeutic effects in the virtual class model; in addition to a one-week practical outpatient training. The focus is clinical for the use of non-invasive brain stimulation and applications in various clinical conditions. At the end of the training, the participant will be able to apply tDCS and rTMS in their clinical practice.

Guest professors:

Dr. Abraham Baptista

Dr. Katia Monte-Silva

Dr. Alexandre Okano

Dr. Adriana Leico

Dr. Carolina Souza

Dr. Izio Klein

Dr. Leandro Valiengo

Dr. Luanda Grecco

Dr. Rita Lucena

Schedule

• History of neuromodulation and overview of neuromodulation techniques
• Cortical Localization System
• Physical, physiological principles and fundamentals of transcranial magnetic stimulation
• Physical, physiological principles and fundamentals of electrical stimulation
• Neuroplasticity and Metaplasticity
• Peripheral electrical stimulation associated with non-invasive brain stimulation
• Safety aspects in the use of neuromodulation
• First aid applied to neuromodulation
• Neuromodulation and physical performance
• Clinical applications in chronic pain, diseases of aging, psychiatric diseases, movement disorders, language disorders and tinnitus, in neurofunctional dysfunctions after stroke, spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury

Theoretical Activity

• Synchronous classes (Tuesdays) from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm start on March 16th and end on June 22nd, 2021.
• Asynchronous classes can be held at the participants' preferred times and will start on March 17th and end on August 28th, 2021.

Practical Activity

• In-person classes (practical) will take place in the city of São Paulo at the USP School of Medicine, from 8 am to 6 pm from June 28 to July 3, 2021.

Organization :

Physiotherapy Division of the Central Institute of the Hospital das Clínicas of FMUSP.

Approved by the Board of the Department of Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy of FMUSP.