Abstract
We tested the effects of 5-Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over the motor cortex in multiple sclerosis (MS) subjects with cerebellar symptoms. rTMS improved hand dexterity in cerebellar patients (n = 8) but not in healthy subjects (n = 7), as detected by a significant transient reduction of the time required to complete the nine-hole pegboard task. rTMS of the motor cortex may be a useful approach to treat cerebellar impairment in MS patients.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 995-998 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Multiple Sclerosis Journal |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Cerebellum
- Motor functions
- Multiple sclerosis
- rTMS
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Neurology