The Effect of rTMS in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury (rTMS:Repetetive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

A sham-controlled double-blind randomized study was undertaken. 28 patients with chronic (\>1 year) motor incomplete traumatic SCI were randomized into real rTMS group (n=14) or sham rTMS group (n=14). Real rTMS (20 Hz, a total of 1600 stimuli) or sham r TMS were applied in the motor cortex area of lower extremities during 3 weeks (15 sessions). In addition to rTMS sessions, patients underwent a rehabilitation program including exercises for strengthening, walking and balance.