| Objective: To study the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on the gait of apoplexy patients. Methods: The electronic database was searched for the literature on the effect of rTMS on stroke gait at home and abroad, and the statistical analysis was done by Revman 5.4 software. There were 11 studies of 350 patients. The observation group was treated with rTMS or rTMS and other rehabilitation treatments, while the control group was treated with false stimulation or false stimulation and other rehabilitation treatments. Results: Meta analysis revealed there was significant difference in merger effect between observation group and control group: the velocity ［MD = 10.70, 95% CI (7.67, 13.73), z = 6.92, P<0.001］, step frequency ［MD = 7.14, 95% CI (4.80, 9.48), z = 5.98, P<0.001］, 6-min walking test ［MD = 24.77, 95% CI (13.61, 35.93), z = 4.35, P<0.001］, and 10 meter walking test ［MD = -3.47, 95% CI (-4.77, -2.16), z = 5.19,P<0.001］. There was no significant difference in up-walking test between two groups ［MD=-4.83, 95%CI (-9.58, -0.08), Z=1.99, P=0.05］. Conclusion: The rTMS combined with other rehabilitation treatments can increase the velocity of stroke patients and enhance the gait of stroke patients. It has a positive effect on the resume of lower limb motor function. |
