The effect of combining low frequency repetitive trans-cranial magnetic stimulation and conventional rehabilitation in improving functional behavior of hemiplegic patients

authors:

avatar Poopak Motamedvaziri 1 , * , avatar Farid Bahrpeyma 2 , avatar Bijan Forough 3

Physical Therapist, Pardis Physical Therapy Center, Tehran, Iran, Andorra
Physical Therapist, School of Medicine, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran., Andorra
Specialist in Physical Medicine, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran, Andorra
Annals of Military and Health Sciences Research: Vol.12, issue 1; e63520
published online: November 28, 2013
article type: Original Article
received: August 21, 2013
accepted: October 30, 2013

how to cite: Motamedvaziri P , Bahrpeyma F , Forough B . The effect of combining low frequency repetitive trans-cranial magnetic stimulation and conventional rehabilitation in improving functional behavior of hemiplegic patients. Ann Mil Health Sci Res. 2014;12(1):e63520. 

Abstract

Materials and Methods: Twelve hemiplegic patients were assigned into the treatment group   and received magnetic stimulation with routine rehabilitation program for 10 sessions, three times a week. Pre and post-treatment evaluations were done based on Barthel and Fugl-Meyer indexes  and dynamometer.

Results: In the treatment group, significant improvement were observed in Barthel and Fugl- Meyer indexes and dynamometer (P = .010, P = .001 and P = .007, respectively).

Conclusion: Combination of rTMS with conventional treatment can improve hand muscle force and function in chronic hemiplegic   patients.

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