ArticleFrontiers in neurology2025
Modulation of cerebral cortex activity by acupuncture combined with continuous theta-burst stimulation in post-stroke upper limb spasticity: an fNIRS study.
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- Combined noninvasive brain stimulation and acupuncture for post-stroke motor recovery: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Pooled it
- Optimizing exercise for brain health: cortical activation and connectivity across different exercise modalities.Brain structure & function · 2026Article
- Comparative efficacy and mechanistic insights of non-invasive neuromodulation and motor rehabilitation on functional reorganization of the supplementary motor area in subacute stroke: a narrative review.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Review
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Abstract
Objective: To observe the modulation and clinical efficacy of acupuncture combined with continuous theta-burst stimulation (cTBS) on cerebral cortical activity in post-stroke upper limb spasticity. Methods: Patients with upper limb spasticity after stroke were randomly divided into two groups. The control group ( Results: After treatment, there were significant differences between the two groups in MAS, FMA-UE, MBI, F-wave amplitude, and the F/M amplitude ratio index of the experimental group ( Conclusion: Acupuncture combined with cTBS can relieve upper limb spasticity, enhance motor function, improve daily living ability, and reduce excessive spinal cord excitability. It can also increase HbO Significance: This study provides evidence for the potential of combined cTBS and acupuncture in stroke rehabilitation. Clinical trial registration: identifier ChiCTR2400083631.
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