Corticomotor Excitability Effects of Peripheral Nerve Electrical Stimulation to the Paretic Arm in Stroke

Conclusions: A 1-hr PNS alone to the paretic arm could increase corticomotor excitability in both hemispheres, together with hand dexterity improvement in people presented with mild-to-moderate motor impairment in the paretic upper limb after stroke. To Claim CME Credits: Complete the self-assessment activity and evaluation online at http://www.physiatry.org/JournalCME CME Objectives: Upon completion of this article, the readers should be able to: (1) Understand the effects of a stroke on the corticomotor excitability of the lesioned and intact hemisphere; (2) Describe the effect of peripheral nerve electrical stimulation on the lesioned and intact hemisphere corticomotor excitability following stroke; and (3) Understand the effect of peripheral nerve electrical stimulation on dexterity of the paretic hand following stroke. Level: Advanced Accreditation: The Association of Academic Physiatrists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Association of Academic Physiatrists designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles CME Article . 2017 Series . Number 13 Source Type: research