Assessing Corticospinal Excitability During Goal-Directed Reaching Behavior

This method combines a flexible behavioral reaching paradigm with transcranial magnetic stimulation electromyography all from a single computer.This is significant because it streamlines existing approaches.The main advantages of this technique are that it is openly available and offers flexibility in terms of behavioral task and TMS parameters.This setup can easily be adapted for use with clinical populations, as it is versatile and mobile.The method offers unique insights into corticospinal excitability and muscle activity during behavioral reaching and motor adaptation.Place a large graphics tablet flat on a desktop.Use an adjustable 80-20 aluminum frame to position the task monitor six to eight inches above the tablet in parallel with the screen facing upward.Next, position the subject in a comfortable chair facing the tablet and ensure that the knees are flexed to 90