Objective:To establish an expert consensus on physical modalities for promoting the rehabilitation of disorders of consciousness (DoC), providing clinical guidance for the selection of such therapies.Methods:Led by the National Key R&D Program of China (2022YFC3601204, 2022YFC3601200), a multidisciplinary expert team in rehabilitation medicine and neuroscience was formed. Through iterative discussions and evidence-based methodologies, clinical research data were systematically reviewed, and evidence quality was evaluated to formulate the consensu.Results:This consensus focuses on physical modalities for DoC rehabilitation, covering central stimulation techniques [repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation(rTMS), transcranial direct current stimulation(tDCS), transcranial ultrasound], peripheral nerve stimulation (median nerve electrical stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, trigeminal nerve stimulation), and sensory stimulation (photic stimulation, music therapy, gravity stimulation).Conclusion:The consensus synthesizes current evidence on physical modalities for DoC rehabilitation, facilitating clinical application and offering a foundation for future research and practice. |