Effects of acupoints-based TENS combined with tDCS on spasticity and motor function in ischemic stroke with spastic hemiplegia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Effects of acupoints-based TENS combined with tDCS on spasticity and motor function in ischemic stroke with spastic hemiplegia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundSpastic hemiplegia following ischemic strokes seriously impedes the recovery of motor function posing a vast rehabilitation challenge. As the uncertain effects of recommended conventional treatments such as botulinum toxin injections on active functional improvement and potential adverse e...

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Main Authors: Xu Qian, Liang-Xiao Ma, Ling-Hui Ma, Qin-Yong Zhang, Jing-Yun Xiu, Xiu-Yan Wang, Tian-Yi Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
acupoint-based transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
stimulation frequencies
transcranial direct current stimulation
ischemic stroke
spastic hemiplegia
randomized controlled trial
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2023.1269472/full

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