The effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with abdominal muscle electrical stimulation on the pulmonary ventilation of patients with cervical spinal cord injury
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424.2013.11.013
- VernacularTitle:重复功能性磁刺激联合腹直肌电刺激对颈髓损伤患者肺通气功能的影响
- Author:
Ning LI
;
Hua YUAN
;
Xiang MOU
;
Qi DU
;
Li MAO
;
Nan HUI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cervical spinal cord injury;
Transcranial magnetic stimulation;
Electrical stimulation;
Pulmonary ventilation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2013;35(11):875-878
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with abdominal muscle electrical stimulation on the pulmonary ventilation of patients with cervical spinal cord injury.Methods Twenty-five patients with cervical spinal cord injury were randomized into an experimental group (n =13) and a control group (n =12).The control group was given comprehensive rehabilitation treatment,including upper limb movements,standing training and training of respiratory function,while the experimental group was given repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and abdominal muscle electrical stimulation in addition to the comprehensive rehabilitation treatment.The patients' maximum lung capacity (VC),forced expiratory volume for 1 second (FEV1),peak expiratory flow rate (PEF) and tidal volume (VT) were measured at the outset and after 3 months of treatment.Results The lung function indexes increased in both groups after treatment,but each index improved significantly more in the experimental group,on average,than in the control group.Conclusion As a supplement to routine respiratory function training,repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with abdominal intermediate frequency electrical stimulation can improve the pulmonary ventilation function of patients with middle and lower cervical spinal cord injury.
