| Objective: To study the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and sensory function training on sensory dysfunction following stroke. Methods: Forty-two patients were randomly divided into treatment group (n=21) and control group (n=21). Both groups were given routine drug therapy and routine exercise therapy for hemiplegia. Meanwhile, sensory function training was given. The treatment group received tDCS treatment in addition. Before and 4 weeks after treatment, the Fugl-meyer assessment (FMA) was used to assess motor function and proprioception ability, and the modified Barthel index (MBI) was used to evaluate activities of daily living (ADL). Results: After treatment for 4 weeks, the score of motor function, proprioception ability and ADL in both groups was improved significantly (P<0.05). The improvement in the treatment group was more significant than that in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Combination of tDCS and sensory training may further improve the proprioceptive function of hemiplegic limbs in stroke patients, improve the motor function of upper limbs of hemiplegic patients, and then improve the ADL. |
