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Efficacy of functional magnetic stimulation in improving upper extremity function after stroke: a randomized,

Xiaowei Chen¹, Xuncan Liu¹, Yinxing Cui¹

¹Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China.

The Journal of International Medical Research

|June 5, 2020

Summary

Functional magnetic stimulation (FMS) significantly improved upper extremity function in sub-acute stroke patients compared to low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (LF-rTMS). FMS offers a promising new approach for motor function recovery after stroke.

Keywords:

Barthel Index Fugl–Meyer Assessment Functional magnetic stimulation hemiplegia randomized controlled trial repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation upper extremity

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Area of Science:

Neurorehabilitation
Biomedical Engineering
Clinical Neuroscience

Background:

Stroke frequently results in hemiplegia, impacting upper extremity function and daily living.
Restoring motor function in the affected upper limb is a critical goal in stroke rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of functional magnetic stimulation (FMS) for improving upper extremity function in sub-acute stroke patients.
To compare FMS with low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (LF-rTMS) in this patient population.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial involving 40 sub-acute stroke patients with hemiplegia.
Intervention groups received either FMS applied to extensor muscles or LF-rTMS to the motor cortex, alongside occupational therapy.
Motor function was assessed using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for upper extremity (FMA-UE) and daily living abilities via the Barthel Index (BI).

Main Results:

Both FMS and LF-rTMS groups showed significant improvements in FMA-UE and BI scores post-intervention.
The FMS group demonstrated significantly better outcomes in both FMA-UE and BI scores compared to the LF-rTMS group after two weeks.
More patients in the FMS group regained wrist and finger extension abilities.

Conclusions:

Functional magnetic stimulation (FMS) is effective in enhancing paretic upper extremity function post-stroke.
FMS demonstrates superior recovery of motor activity compared to LF-rTMS in sub-acute stroke patients.
FMS presents a novel and effective therapeutic modality for improving motor function after stroke.