Author/Authors :
Shariat, Ardalan Sports Medicine Research Center - Neuroscience Institute - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Hosseini, Lida Sports Medicine Research Center - Neuroscience Institute - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Najafabadi, Mahboubeh Ghayour Department of Motor Behavior - Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences - University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran , Cleland, Joshua A Franklin Pierce University - Manchester, New Hampshire, USA , Shaw, Brandon S Department of Human Movement Science - University of Zululand, Kwazulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa , Shaw, Ina Department of Human Movement Science - University of Zululand, Kwazulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa
Abstract :
Stroke is a primary source of disability and mortality globally. The incidence of stroke is dramatically increasing in both developed
and developing countries and the age at which those that are afflicted is becoming younger. Studies have shown that 33 million
individuals suffer a stroke on an annual basis and approximately half will experience problems performing their activities of daily
living (ADL). Practical solutions with a focus on neurorehabilitation are vital. Functional electrical stimulation (FES), and repetitive
transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)maybe two advantageous treatments for reducing disability post-stroke.We propose that
rTMS would activate cortical regions especially areas related to the primary motor cortex and FES would activate peripheral nerves
that can lead to improvements in motor function of both the upper and lower limbs in patients post-stroke. It is proposing that this
concurrent use of rTMS and FES will be of benefit in improving the motor function of this population.
Keywords :
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation , Functional Electrical Stimulation , Neurorehabilitation , Stroke
