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Combining therapeutic approaches: rTMS and aerobic exercise in post-stroke depression: a case series
| Content Provider | Scilit |
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| Author | Vanderwerker, Catherine J. Ross, Ryan E. Stimpson, Katy H. Embry, Aaron E. Aaron, Stacey E. Cence, Brian George, Mark S. Gregory, Chris M. |
| Copyright Year | 2017 |
| Description | Residual effects of stroke include well-documented functional limitations and high prevalence of depression. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and aerobic exercise (AEx) are established techniques that improve depressive symptoms, but a combination of the two has yet to be reported. The purpose of this case series is to examine the safety, feasibility, and impact of combined rTMS and AEx on post-stroke depression and functional mobility. Three participants with a history of stroke and at least mild depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionare-9 ≥5). Both rTMS and AEx were completed 3 times/week for 8-weeks. rTMS was applied to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, 5000 pulses/session at 10 Hz, at an intensity of 120% of resting motor threshold. AEx consisted of 40 min of treadmill walking at 50–70% of heart rate reserve. Depressive symptoms improved in all three participants, with all demonstrating response (≥50% improvement in symptoms) and likely remission. All participants improved their Six Minute Walk Test distance and Participants 1 and 2 also improved Berg Balance Scale scores. Participants 1 and 3 improved overground walking speeds. No serious adverse events occurred with the application of rTMS or AEx and the participants' subjective reports indicated positive responses. Adherence rate for both rTMS and AEx was 98%. Combined treatment of rTMS and AEx appears safe, feasible, and tolerable in individuals with a history of stroke and at least mild depressive symptoms. All participants had good compliance and demonstrated improvements in both depressive symptoms and walking capacity. |
| Related Links | http://europepmc.org/articles/pmc5801693?pdf=render https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5801693/pdf |
| Ending Page | 67 |
| Page Count | 7 |
| Starting Page | 61 |
| ISSN | 10749357 |
| e-ISSN | 19455119 |
| DOI | 10.1080/10749357.2017.1374685 |
| Journal | Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 25 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2018-01-02 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation Psychiatry and Mental Health Stroke Depression Post-stroke Depression Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rtms) Aerobic Exercise Rehabilitation |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Rehabilitation Neurology (clinical) Community and Home Care |
