Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2025, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (4): 458-465.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2025.04.011

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Effect of pneumatic and electric hand training system with multiple sensory stimulation modalities combined with low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on hand movement and tactile pressure sensation in patients with stroke

LIU Pengcheng1a,1b,1c, QU Mengjian1a,1b,1c, LONG Liping1a,1b,1c, WANG Yalin1a,1b,1c, YANG Mingzhu1a,1b,1c, LIU Peiyong1a,1b,1c, ZHOU Jun1a,1b,1c(), LIU Jing1a,1b,1c()   

  1. 1a. Rehabilitation Medicine Center, b. Department of Rehabilitation, c. Rehabilitation Laboratory, the First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
  • Received:2024-12-06 Revised:2025-03-05 Published:2025-04-25 Online:2025-04-25
  • Contact: ZHOU Jun, E-mail: zhoujun8005@163.com; LIU Jing, E-mail: liujing724@163.com
  • Supported by:
    University of South China 4310 Project of Clinical Medicine(20214310NHYCG07);Hunan Provincial Clinical Medical Technology Innovation Guidance Project(2021SK51805);Cultivation Project of New Technology and New Projects of the First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China(2022PY016)

Abstract:

Objective To explore the effect of the pneumatic and electric hand training system with multiple sensory stimulation modalities combined with low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on hand movement and tactile pressure sensation in patients with stroke.
Methods From May, 2023 to October, 2024, 62 stroke patients from the First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China were randomly divided into control group (n = 31) and experimental group (n = 31). Both groups received conventional rehabilitation, and 1 Hz low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the primary cerebral motor cortex on the unaffected side, while the experimental group received the pneumatic and electric hand training system with multiple sensory stimulation modalities in addition, for four weeks. They were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities (FMA-UE), Motor Assessment Scale (MAS), Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Test (SWMT) and modified Barthel index (MBI) before and after treatment.
Results One case dropped out in control group and one in the experimental group. After treatment, the scores of FMA-UE, MAS, SWMT and MBI increased in both groups (|t| > 5.464, P < 0.001), expect the score of SWMT in the control group (P > 0.05), and all scores were better in the experimental group than in the control group (|t| > 2.195, P < 0.05).
Conclusion The pneumatic and electric hand training system with multiple sensory stimulation modalities combined with low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can improve the motor and tactile pressure function of stroke patients, and improve their activity of daily living.

Key words: stroke, hand function, pneumatic and electric hand training system, multisensory stimulation, low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation

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