Acquisition and expression of proximal and distal upper limb stimulus-response curves to transcranial magnetic stimulation

2002 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian Ray ◽  
Brian McNamara ◽  
Simon Boniface
Keyword(s):  
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Response Curves ◽  
Stimulus Response

Silent period to transcranial magnetic stimulation: construction and properties of stimulus–response curves in healthy volunteers

2005 ◽  
Vol 163 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. K. Kimiskidis ◽  
S. Papagiannopoulos ◽  
K. Sotirakoglou ◽  
D. A. Kazis ◽  
A. Kazis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Healthy Volunteers ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Silent Period ◽  
Response Curves ◽  
Stimulus Response

Low frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation in subacute ischemic stroke: Number of sessions that altered cortical excitability

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 427-434
Author(s):  
Mohammed S. El-Tamawy ◽  
Moshera H. Darwish ◽  
Saly H. Elkholy ◽  
Engy BadrEldin S. Moustafa ◽  
Shimaa T. Abulkassem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Cortical Excitability ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Cortical Reorganization ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Physical Therapy Program

BACKGROUND: Cortical reorganization between both cerebral hemispheres plays an important role in regaining the affected upper extremity motor function post-stroke. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the current study was to investigate the recommended number of contra-lesion low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (LF-rTMS) sessions that could enhance cortical reorganization post-stroke. METHODS: Forty patients with right hemiparetic subacute ischemic stroke with an age range between 50–65 yrs were randomly assigned into two equal groups: control (GA) and study (GB) groups. Both groups were treated with a selected physical therapy program for the upper limb. Sham and real contra-lesion LF-rTMS was conducted for both groups daily for two consecutive weeks. Sequential changes of cortical excitability were calculated by the end of each session. RESULTS: The significant enhancement in the cortical excitability was observed at the fourth session in favor of the study group (GB). Sequential rate of change in cortical excitability was significant for the first eight sessions. From the ninth session onwards, no difference could be detected between groups. CONCLUSION: The pattern of recovery after stroke is extensive and not all factors could be controlled. Application of LF-rTMS in conjugation with a selected physical therapy program for the upper limb from four to eight sessions seems to be efficient.

scholarly journals Transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment for functional (psychogenic) upper limb weakness

2016 ◽  
Vol 89 ◽  
pp. 102-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura McWhirter ◽  
Lea Ludwig ◽  
Alan Carson ◽  
Robert D. McIntosh ◽  
Jon Stone
Keyword(s):  
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Limb Weakness
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