| Objective: To observe the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with rehabilitation exercise for children with cerebral palsy, and to investigate the improvement of the comprehensive function in these children. Methods: Forty-two children with cerebral palsy were divided into two groups. Both groups were treated by routine rehabilitation therapy, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, special education, etc. The observation group was treated not only by routine therapy, but also by rTMS. The children were assessed by GMFM and GESELL before and after treatment. Results: In both groups, the 5 items of the GMFM increased after 8 weeks of treatment, and the item A, B, C, D scales of the GMFM increased significantly (P<0.05). In the intergroup comparison after treatment, the item A, C scales in observation group were improved significantly as compared with control group (P<0.05). In both groups, the 5 functional areas of GESELL increased after 8 weeks of treatment, and the Month Age of the Gross Motor, Fine Motor and Language in GESELL increased significantly (P<0.05). In the intergroup comparison after treatment, the Month Age of the Gross Motor and Language in the observation group were improved significantly as compared with control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: The effect of rTMS combined with rehabilitation exercise for children with cerebral palsy is positive, and can promote the development of motor function and language function. |
