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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Hum. Neurosci.
Sec. Brain Imaging and Stimulation
Volume 18 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2024.1477111

Advances in Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation: Enhancing Sports Performance Function and Insights into Exercise Science

Provisionally accepted
  • 1 Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China
  • 2 School of Sports Trainning, Xi'an Physical Education University, Xian, China
  • 3 School of Physical Education, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui Province, China
  • 4 Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
  • 5 Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China

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    The cerebral cortex, as the pinnacle of human complexity, poses formidable challenges to contemporary neuroscience. Recent advancements in non-invasive brain stimulation have been pivotal in enhancing human locomotor functions, a burgeoning area of interest in exercise science. Techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation, transcranial alternating current stimulation, transcranial random noise stimulation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation are widely recognized for their neuromodulator capabilities. Despite their broad applications, these methods are not without limitations, notably in spatial and temporal resolution and their inability to target deep brain structures effectively. The advent of innovative non-invasive brain stimulation modalities, including transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation and temporal interference stimulation technology, heralds a new era in neuromodulation. These approaches offer superior spatial and temporal precision, promising to elevate athletic performance, accelerate sport science research, and enhance recovery from sports-related injuries and neurological conditions. This comprehensive review delves into the principles, applications, and future prospects of non-invasive brain stimulation in the realm of exercise science. By elucidating the mechanisms of action and potential benefits, this study aims to arm researchers with the tools necessary to modulate targeted brain regions, thereby deepening our understanding of the intricate interplay between brain function and human behavior.

    Keywords: non-invasive brain stimulation, Motor performance, exercise science, athletic training optimization, neuroplasticity and exercise, Temporal Interference Stimulation

    Received: 09 Aug 2024; Accepted: 06 Nov 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Qi, Yu, Li, Dong, Ji, Wei and Liang. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence:
    Zhen Wei, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, Jiangsu Province, China
    Zhiqiang Liang, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, Zhejiang Province, China

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