Efficacy of repeated peripheral magnetic stimulation on upper limb motor function after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-stroke patients with upper motor neuron lesions have limited motor function in the upper limbs, and spasticity occurs in the limbs, thus affecting functional recovery and activities of daily living. Repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) is a non-invasive treatment often used in clinical rehabilitation. Recent studies have shown that it can reduce spasticity and improve motor function in patients.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of rPMS on upper limb motor function and spasticity in stroke patients by meta-analysis.

Materials and methods

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of rPMS in post-stroke patients were searched in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Clinical Trials. Databases from the date of

SUBMITTER: Liao D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12003123 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature