| Objective: To observe and analyze the effects of low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on motor function of lower extremities in early recovery stroke patients. Methods: Totally, 40 patients with early recovery stroke were randomly divided into control group and observation group (n=20 each). Two groups were given routine rehabilitation treatment. The observation group also received low frequency rTMS additionally. Before and after treatment, two groups were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Motor Assessment-Lower Extremity (FMA-LE) Scale score, surface electromyograpy (sEMG) and modified Barthel index (MBI). Results: There were significant differences in FMA-LE, MBI and sEMG before and after 6 weeks of treatment (P<0.05). There were significant differences in FMA-LE score, MBI and sEMG between two groups. Conclusions: Low frequency rTMS helps to improve the motor function in early recovery stroke patients. |
