High frequency neuronavigated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in post-stroke shoulder pain: A double-blinded, randomized controlled study

Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability among adults (1). Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is one of the most common complications after stroke (2). It is an important problem that prolongs hospital stay, limits independence in activities of daily living, prevents rehabilitation and is associated with low quality of life and depression in stroke patients (3). The exact aetiology of shoulder pain after stroke is often difficult to determine. Many possible underlying causes have been identified, including rotator cuff lesions, biceps tendinopathy, soft tissue disorders such as myofascial pain, glenohumeral subluxation, spasticity, changes in peripheral and central nervous system activity (4,5).
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research