Assistance Center
and Research in Neuromodulation

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.

Synchronous activities (Tuesdays) from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm will start on March 16th and end on June 22nd, 2021. Asynchronous activities can be carried out at the participants' preferred times and will start on March 9th and end on August 28th, 2021. In-person activities will take place in the city of São Paulo from 8 am to 6 pm from June 28th, 2021 to July 3rd, 2021.

Program content:

• 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.

Promotion : Center for Assistance, Teaching and Research in Neuromodulation

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.

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 and Dr. Rita Lucena.