Table 1.

Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

18 years of age or older Medical history of neurologic insult > 6 months prior More than half normal passive range of motion in the affected upper extremity Ability to: ◦ Follow simple instructions ◦ Sit independently without back or arm support for 10 minutes ◦ Lift the affected hand from their lap to a table ◦ Release a mass flexion grasp ◦ Verbalize presence and location of pain

Exclusion Criteria

History of health problems placing them at significant risk of an adverse event during: ◦ tDCS (e.g., epilepsy, sensitive scalp) ◦ Rehabilitation (e.g., acute heart or respiratory disorder) History of a neurological condition other than stroke or TBI Upper extremity pain greater than 5/10 on a visual analog scale Presence of musculoskeletal problems not related to neurological insult that could limit participation in the intervention or become a confounding factor