Low frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation can improve upper limb motor function in the acute phase of ischemic stroke
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424.2024.03.005
- VernacularTitle:急性期介入低频重复经颅磁刺激对缺血性脑卒中患者上肢运动功能的影响
- Author:
Tian SUN
1
;
Zunke GONG
;
Ting ZHOU
;
Yonggang ZHU
;
Tong SU
;
Wenqi TANG
;
Jie YU
;
Xiuhua ZHU
Author Information
1. 徐州医科大学附属连云港第一人民医院，连云港 222000
- Keywords:
Transcranial magnetic stimulation;
Acute stroke;
Cerebral ischemic stroke;
Upper limb motor function
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2024;46(3):216-220
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the utility of applying low frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the acute stage of ischemic stroke in terms of improving upper limb motor function.Methods:Eighty ischemic stroke survivors in the acute stage were randomly divided into a control group and an experimental group, with 40 in each. In addition to routine rehabilitation, the experimental group was given low frequency rTMS, while the control group was provided with sham rTMS. Before and after 4-weeks of treatment, upper limb motor function was evaluated using the Fugl-Meyer rating scale (FMA), Wolf motor function tests (WMFTs), the modified Barthel index (MBI) and in terms of motor evoked potential (MEP) latency and amplitude.Results:There were no significant differences between the two groups before the treatment. Afterward, however, the average FMA, WMFT, MBI scores had improved significantly more in the experimental group, on average, as had the average MEP amplitude.Conclusion:Low frequency rTMS in the acute phase of ischemic stroke can improve upper limb motor function and ability in the activities of daily living.
