Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on gross motor function for children with cerebralpalsy. Methods 80 children with cerebral palsy treated in our hospital during July 2009 to January 2010 were divided into control group(n=40) and observation group (n=40). The control group received conventional treatment, including physical therapy, massage, scalp acupuncture,body acupuncture, point injection, physiotherapy and medication. The observation group received TMS in addition. The therapeuticeffects were compared using the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88) after 3 months. Results The percent scores of all the domainssignificantly increased in both groups (P<0.05) after treatment, the increased percent scores of observation group in B domain, D domain,E domain and total were higher in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion TMS can further improve thegross motor function of children with cerebral palsy.

Key words: transcranial magnetic stimulation, cerebral palsy, gross motor function