Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Coupled With Visual-Feedback Cycling Exercise Improves Walking Ability and Walking Stability After Stroke: A Randomized Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Stroke survivors exhibit persistent abnormal gait patterns, particularly in diminished walking ability and stability, limiting mobility and increasing the risk of falling. The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) coupled with cycling exercise on walking ability and stability in patients with stroke and explore the potential mechanisms underlying motor cortex recovery. Methods: In this double-blinded randomized pilot trial, 32 stroke patients were randomly separated into the real-rTMS group (RG, receiving rTMS during active cycling exercise) and the sham-rTMS group (SG, receiving sham rTMS during active cycling exercise). Participants completed 10 exercise sessions (5 times per week). Lower extremi

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11614519 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature