Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation vs Pilates Core Training in Stroke

Anodal tDCS applied using a direct current stimulator and two saline-soaked electrodes. The anode electrodes will be positioned approximately 2 cm anterior to Cz according to the International 10/20 EEG System. The cathode will be positioned over the inion. Stimulation intensity will be at 2.0 milliampere (as suggested to achieve excitation in the lower limb motor cortex areas)

The Pilates training program will last 30 min per session, Each action in the training will be repeated eight times these actions are at beginner level, considering the characteristics of stroke patients. The selected exercises will be given to all patients and progressed week-wise.

"Conventional physiotherapy program:~* Stretching Slow sustained stretching of spastic muscles (generally hip flexors and adductors, knee extensors or flexors and ankle plantar flexors)~* Strengthening Abdominals, lumbar spine extensors, hip flexors, extensors and abductors, knee extensors and flexors and ankle dorsi flexors~* Gait training In level surface and in stairs"