Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Abstract
Objective
This
study
aimed
to
comprehensively
review
the
effects
of
repetitive
peripheral
magnetic
stimulation
(rPMS)
alone
or
in
combination
with
transcranial
(rTMS)
on
improving
upper
limb
motor
functions
and
activities
daily
living
(ADL)
patients
stroke,
explore
possible
efficacy-related
modulators.
Methods
A
literature
search
from
1st
January
2004
June
2024
was
performed
identified
studies
that
investigated
rPMS
ADL
poststroke
patients.
Results
Seventeen
were
included.
Compared
control,
both
rTMS
significantly
improved
function
(rPMS:
Hedge’s
g
=
0.703,
p
0.015;
+
rTMS:
0.892,
<
0.001)
0.923,
0.013;
0.001).
However,
combined
not
superior
(Hedge’s
0.273,
0.123).
Meta-regression
revealed
total
pulses
(
0.003)
number
per
session
correlated
effect
sizes
ADL.
Conclusions
Using
appears
effectively
improve
extremity
functional
recovery
activity
independence
after
stroke.
a
simple
these
two
interventions
may
produce
additive
benefits
than
use
alone.
Optimization
protocols,
such
as
applying
appropriate
dosage,
lead
more
favourable
outcome
rehabilitation.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 398 - 398
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Intracerebral
hemorrhage
(ICH)
is
a
leading
cause
of
stroke-related
mortality
and
long-term
disability,
with
initial
ICH
volume,
age,
location
the
hemorrhage,
clinical
severity
being
key
predictors
outcome.
While
scores
incorporating
these
elements
are
validated
exhibit
good
inter-rater
reliability,
their
accuracy
in
predicting
recovery
remains
suboptimal.
Non-invasive
brain
stimulation
(NIBS)
has
emerged
as
potential
adjunct
for
improving
both
prognostication
functional
survivors.
Despite
promising
results,
heterogeneity
protocols,
patients'
populations,
outcome
measures
have
prevented
NIBS
implementation
practice.
This
narrative
review
summarizes
available
evidence
on
association
between
NIBS,
prediction
recovery,
discussing
current
challenges
future
perspectives.
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17
Published: Feb. 7, 2023
Upper
limb
motor
impairments
after
stroke
cause
patients
partial
or
total
loss
of
the
capability
performing
daily
living,
working,
and
social
activities,
which
significantly
affects
quality
life
(QoL)
brings
a
heavy
burden
to
their
families
society.
As
non-invasive
neuromodulation
technique,
transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
(TMS)
can
act
not
only
on
cerebral
cortex,
but
also
peripheral
nerves,
nerve
roots,
muscle
tissues.
Previous
studies
have
shown
that
cortex
tissues
has
positive
effect
recovery
upper
function
stroke,
however,
few
reported
combination
two.This
study
was
investigate
whether
high
frequency
repetitive
(HF-rTMS)
combined
with
cervical
root
more
effectively
ameliorates
in
patients.
We
hypothesized
two
achieve
synergistic
further
promotes
functional
recovery.Sixty
were
randomly
divided
into
four
groups
received
real
sham
rTMS
consecutively
before
other
therapies,
once
over
five
fractions
per
week
for
15
times.
evaluated
activities
living
at
time
pre-treatment,
post-treatment,
3-month
follow
up.All
completed
procedures
without
any
adverse
effects.
The
improved
each
group
treatment
(post
1)
3
months
2).
Combination
better
than
single
treatments
alone
sham.Both
promoted
stroke.
protocol
combining
is
beneficial
improvement
easily
tolerate
it.https://www.chictr.org.cn/,
identifier
ChiCTR2100048558.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 3, 2025
Background
Post-stroke
patients
with
upper
motor
neuron
lesions
have
limited
function
in
the
limbs,
and
spasticity
occurs
thus
affecting
functional
recovery
activities
of
daily
living.
Repetitive
peripheral
magnetic
stimulation
(rPMS)
is
a
non-invasive
treatment
often
used
clinical
rehabilitation.
Recent
studies
shown
that
it
can
reduce
improve
patients.
Objective
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
effectiveness
rPMS
on
limb
stroke
by
meta-analysis.
Materials
methods
Randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
post-stroke
were
searched
PubMed,
Embase,
Cochrane
Library,
Web
Science,
Clinical
Trials.
Databases
from
date
creation
25
August
2024
evaluated
using
Collaboration
tool.
Methodological
quality
was
assessed
tools,
meta-analyses
performed
RevMan
(version
5.4)
Stata
14.0).
Results
A
total
8
included.
RPMS
improved
patients’
FMA-UE
scores
compared
controls
(MD
=
3.34,
95%
CI
[0.53,
6.15],
p
0.02
<
0.05).
also
reduced
−0.66,
[−1.16,
−0.15],
0.01
0.05)
increased
ability
live
independently
0.85,
[0.19,
1.51],
Subgroup
analyses
showed
efficacy
frequency
≤
20
Hz
better
than
>
Hz;
time
15–20
min
more
effective
30
min;
application
round
coil
other
types
coils.
Conclusion
The
results
suggest
if
patients,
their
may
improve.
However,
number
small,
further
research
needed
extend
current
analysis
results.
Systematic
review
registration
https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/
,
CRD42024584040.
Life,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 563 - 563
Published: March 31, 2025
Myofascial
pain
syndrome
(MPS)
is
a
common
musculoskeletal
disorder
that
significantly
affects
quality
of
life.
Conventional
treatment
approaches
include
pharmacological
interventions,
physical
therapy,
and
procedures
such
as
dry
needling.
Among
these,
ultrasound-guided
injections
(USGIs)
have
gained
recognition
for
their
precision
therapeutic
benefits.
Additionally,
repetitive
peripheral
magnetic
stimulation
(rPMS)
has
emerged
non-invasive
neuromodulatory
technique
management.
This
perspective
article
examines
the
physiological
mechanisms
clinical
applications
USGIs
rPMS,
particularly
in
lumbar
multifidus
muscle,
explores
potential
synergistic
effects.
MPS
often
associated
with
chronic
muscle
dysfunction
due
to
energy
depletion,
leading
persistent
motor
impairment.
play
crucial
role
restoring
perfusion,
disrupting
cycles,
providing
diagnostic
insights
real
time.
In
parallel,
rPMS
modulates
neuromuscular
activation,
enhances
endogenous
control,
promotes
functional
recovery.
Ultrasound
guidance
effectiveness
needling,
interfascial
plane
blocks,
fascial
hydrodissection,
while
complements
these
strategies
by
facilitating
reconditioning
reducing
via
central
mechanisms.
The
preliminary
findings
suggest
combining
results
significant
relief
improvements
patients
low
back
pain.
Integrating
represents
promising
multimodal
strategy
managing
MPS.
By
targeted
neuromodulation,
clinicians
may
optimize
outcomes
provide
sustained
Further
research
needed
refine
protocols
assess
long-term
efficacy.
PM&R,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 21, 2025
Abstract
Objectives
To
pool
and
rank
the
efficacy
of
various
stimulation
therapies,
including
repetitive
peripheral
magnetic
(rPMS),
neuromuscular
electrical
(NMES),
functional
(FES),
transcranial
(TMS),
combinations
these
interventions
on
upper
extremity
function,
activities
daily
living
(ADL),
spasticity
after
stroke
relative
to
sham/conventional
rehabilitation.
Literature
Survey
MEDLINE,
Scopus,
Physiotherapy
Evidence
Database,
Cochrane
Central
Register
Controlled
Clinical
Trials,
Google
Scholar
were
searched
from
inception
July
2022.
Methodology
Randomized
controlled
trials
comparing
any
mentioned
above
(rPMS,
NMES,
FES,
TMS,
NMES+rPMS,
NMES+TMS,
FES+TMS,
conventional
rehabilitation)
ADL,
or
five
databases
systematically
reviewed
collected.
Two‐stage
network
meta‐analysis
was
applied.
Synthesis
Thirty‐four
studies
involving
1476
patients
reporting
function
with
Fugl‐Meyer
Assessment
pooled.
NMES
combined
rPMS,
FES
showed
significantly
higher
improvement
than
rehabilitation,
pooled
mean
differences
(95%
confidence
intervals)
14.69
(9.94–19.45),
9.09
(6.01–12.18),
6.10
(2.51–9.69),
4.07
(0.33–7.81),
3.61
(0.14–7.07)
respectively.
rPMS
had
highest
probability
for
improving
function.
plus
TMS
but
none
significant
in
spasticity.
Conclusions
might
be
best
intervention
improve
functions,
most
likely
lead
improved
ADL
quality
evidence
is
low.
PM&R,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 26, 2025
Abstract
Background
In
the
chronic
phase
of
stroke,
repetitive
transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
(rTMS)
exhibits
limited
effectiveness
in
improving
motor
recovery
due
to
reduced
brain
plasticity.
Patients
with
stroke
also
typically
present
lower
limb
dysfunction
and
disability.
Recent
studies
suggest
that
peripheral
(rPMS)
can
promote
plasticity
potentially
offer
additional
improvement
patients
stroke.
Objective
To
investigate
whether
combining
a
designed
rPMS
program
rTMS
could
further
improve
function,
mobility,
balance
function
Design
Two‐arm
randomized
controlled
trial.
Setting
Inpatient
clinic.
Participants
20
hemiparesis
were
recruited.
Interventions
One
group
received
ipsilateral
rTMS,
other
based
on
myofascial
chain
neural
pathways.
Main
Outcome
Measures
The
primary
outcome
measure
was
extremity
section
Fugl‐Meyer
Assessment
(FMA‐LE),
evaluating
function.
Secondary
outcomes
included
timed
up
go
test
(TUG),
10‐meter
walking
(10MWT),
6‐minute
(6MWT),
Berg
scale
(BBS),
parameters
measured
by
training
evaluation
system
(Rx,
mediolateral
sway;
Ry,
anteroposterior
RecArea,
total
sway
area).
All
assessments
conducted
at
baseline,
2
weeks
post
intervention,
4
intervention.
Two‐way
repeated
measures
analysis
variance
(ANOVA)
then
performed
analyze
any
differences
over
time.
Results
ANOVA
revealed
significant
interaction
effect
between
time
for
FMA‐LE
(
p
=
.001),
6MWT
<
TUG
.015),
BBS
.046),
Rx
.008),
Ry
.009),
RecArea
.001).
Effect
size
(the
value
partial
ɳ
)
0.40.
Conclusions
This
study
provides
evidence
may
be
more
practical
approach
ambulation,
compared
alone.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(5), P. e15767 - e15767
Published: April 23, 2023
IntroductionRepetitive
peripheral
magnetic
stimulation
(rPMS)
can
stimulate
profound
neuromuscular
tissues
painlessly
to
evoke
action
potentials
in
motor
axons
and
induce
muscle
contraction
for
treating
neurological
conditions.
It
has
been
increasingly
used
stroke
rehabilitation
as
an
easy-to-administer
approach
therapeutic
neuromodulation.ObjectiveWe
performed
this
meta-analysis
of
randomized
controlled
trials
systematically
evaluate
the
effects
rPMS
upper
limb
patients
with
stroke,
including
impairment,
spasticity,
strength,
activity
limitation
outcomes.MethodsThe
was
conducted
following
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
guideline.
PubMed,
EMBASE,
Web
Science,
Cochrane
Library,
Physiotherapy
Evidence
Database
(PEDro)
were
searched
articles
published
before
June
2022.
Forest
plots
employed
estimate
pooled
results
included
studies,
I2
statistical
analysis
identify
source
heterogeneity.
Publication
bias
examined
by
Egger's
regression
tests
or
visual
inspection
funnel
plots.ResultsThe
database
searches
yielded
1052
potential
eligible
literature;
them,
five
met
criteria,
involving
a
total
188
participants.
Patients
group
showed
better
improvement
impairment
measured
FM-UE
(MD:
5.39
[95%
CI,
4.26
6.52];
P
<
0.001;
=
0%)
compared
control
group.
Among
secondary
outcomes,
no
difference
found
spasticity
(SMD:
0.36
−0.05
0.77];
0.08;
41%).
There
significant
proximal
0.58
0.10
1.06];
0.02;
but
not
distal
strength
1.18
−1.00
3.36];
0.29;
93%).
Moreover,
outcomes
significantly
improved
intervention
0.59
0.08
1.10];
0%).ConclusionThis
that
might
improve
after
stroke.
Due
limited
number
further
clinical
are
still
warranted
more
accurate
interpretation
recommendation.
Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(7), P. 723 - 737
Published: March 7, 2024
Enhancing
afferent
information
from
the
paretic
limb
can
improve
post-stroke
motor
recovery.
However,
uncertainties
exist
regarding
varied
sensory
peripheral
neuromodulation
protocols
and
their
specific
impacts.
This
study
outlines
use
of
repetitive
stimulation
(RPSS)
magnetic
(rPMS)
in
individuals
with
stroke.
Problems of Balneology Physiotherapy and Exercise Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
101(3), P. 62 - 62
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Search
and
development
of
new
physiotherapeutic
technologies
regenerative
medicine
for
the
treatment
patients
with
different
diseases
is
an
urgent
task
modern
medicine.