Combining therapeutic approaches: rTMS and aerobic exercise in post-stroke depression: a case series
| Autor: | Chris M. Gregory, Ryan E Ross, Katy H. Stimpson, Aaron E. Embry, Brian Cence, Mark S. George, Catherine J. VanDerwerker, Stacey E. Aaron |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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medicine.medical_specialty medicine.medical_treatment Walking Article 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Physical medicine and rehabilitation medicine Humans Aerobic exercise Post-stroke depression 030212 general & internal medicine Adverse effect Exercise Postural Balance Stroke Gait Disorders Neurologic Depression (differential diagnoses) Aged Aged 80 and over Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Community and Home Care Rehabilitation Depression business.industry Stroke Rehabilitation Middle Aged medicine.disease Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Transcranial magnetic stimulation Treatment Outcome Berg Balance Scale Physical therapy Female Neurology (clinical) business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 25:61-67 |
| ISSN: | 1945-5119 1074-9357 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10749357.2017.1374685 |
| Popis: | Objective and importance 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. Clinical presentation Three participants with a history of stroke and at least mild depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionare-9 ≥5). Intervention 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. Results 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%. Conclusion 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. |
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