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2004 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary

Effect of Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulation on Functional Recovery of Hemiplegia and Motor Learning ; Study Using of Motor Learning Task and Electrophysiological Methods.

Research Project

Project/Area Number 15300206
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Rehabilitation science/Welfare engineering
Research InstitutionKagoshima University

Principal Investigator

KAWAHIRA Kazumi  Kagoshima University, Graduate school of Medical and Dental Sciences, Associate Professor, 大学院・医歯学総合研究科, 助教授 (20117493)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) TANAKA Nobuyuki  Kagoshima University, University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Professor, 医学部・歯学部附属病院, 教授 (40041454)
TSUJIO Showzou  Kagoshima University, Faculty of Engineering, Professor, 工学部, 教授 (40081252)
YU Yong  Kagoshima University, Faculty of Engineering, Associate Professor, 工学部, 助教授 (20284903)
ETOH Seiji  Kagoshima University, University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Assistant Professor, 医学部・歯学部附属病院, 講師 (70295244)
SHIMODOZONO Megumi  Kagoshima University, University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Research Associate, 医学部・歯学部附属病院, 助手 (30325782)
Project Period (FY) 2003 – 2004
KeywordsRehabilitation Medicine / Stroke / Hemiplegia / Transcranial Magnestic Stimulation / Facilitation Technique / Training Assistant System / Motor Learning / Visuo-motor Task
Research Abstract

Repetitive voluntary motion of hemiplegic limb in physical training and motor learning are extremely important for the functional recovery of hemiplegic limbs. The purposes of this study were to study the effect of trans-cranial magnetic stimulation(TMS) on functional recovery of hemiplegia and motor learning.
1)System was designed to combine the TMS and facilitation techniques. The trigger for beginning of the TMS was detected with laser light switch for the finger movements. Duration from the trigger to the TMS was designed to be variable. The finger movements were inducted using new designed system. Voltage of EMG evoked this system was bigger that in voluntary movement. The duration from the trigger to the finger movement and magnitude of TMS were studied.
2)The summative effect of TNS and repetitive facilitation technique on functional recovery of hemiplegia was studied in three patients with chronic stroke. The functional recovery of hemiplegic limb were found in two of three patients
3)The study presented here uses a Computerized Motor Skill Analyzer to examine motor learning tasks in the lower limbs. The normal task in the present study involved tracking a figure-eight with a foot marker. Following a limited practice session the subjects were required to perform a task involving mirror- or point-symmetry movement. This paradigm was used in order to elucidate the effect of motor learning obstruction, and revealed that while motor skills improved in the control group, no significant improvement was seen in the learning obstruction groups. Furthermore, the mirror image task impeded motor learning more than the point symmetry task.

  • Research Products

    (9 results)

All 2005 2004

All Journal Article (9 results)

  • [Journal Article] Evaluation of skilled leg movements in patients with stroke using a computerized motor-skill analyzer for the lower limb.2005

    • Author(s)
      Kawahira, K, et al.
    • Journal Title

      International Journal of Neuroscience 115

      Pages: 379-392

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Evaluation of Skilled Leg Movements in Patients With Stroke Using a Computerized Motor-Skill Analyzer for the Lower Limb.2005

    • Author(s)
      Kazumi KAWAHIRA, Megumi SHIMODOZONO, Shuji MATSUMOTO, Atsuko OGATA, Seiji ETOHU, Nobuyuki TANAKA, Showzou TSUJIO
    • Journal Title

      The International Journal of Neuroscience 115

      Pages: 379-392

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Addition of intensive repetition of facilitation exercise to multidisciplinary rehabilitation promotes motor functional recovery of the hemiplegic lower limb.2004

    • Author(s)
      Kawahira K, et al.
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 36

      Pages: 159-164

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] New functional vibratory stimulation device for extremities in patients with stroke.2004

    • Author(s)
      Kawahira, K, et al.
    • Journal Title

      International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 27

      Pages: 335-337

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] 視覚運動課題における鏡像課題による運動学習と学習阻害について2004

    • Author(s)
      有馬美智子, 下堂薗恵, 他
    • Journal Title

      鹿児島県高次脳機能障害研究会誌 15

      Pages: 36-38

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] 片麻痺と運動療法2004

    • Author(s)
      川平和美, 衛藤誠二
    • Journal Title

      リハビリテーション医学雑誌 41

      Pages: 270-274

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] 脳卒中片麻痺上肢に対する作業療法と促通反復療法2004

    • Author(s)
      鎌田克也, 川平和美, 他
    • Journal Title

      作業療法 23

      Pages: 18-25

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Journal Article] Addition of Intensive Repetition of Facilitation Exercise to Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Promotes Motor Functional Recovery of the Hemiplegic Lower Limb.2004

    • Author(s)
      Kazumi KAWAHIRA, Megumi SHIMODOZONO, Atsuko OGATA, Nobuyuki TANAKA
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 36

      Pages: 159-164

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Journal Article] NEW FUNCTIONAL VIBRATORY STIMUATION DEVICE FOR EXTREMITIES IN PATIENTS WITH STROKE.2004

    • Author(s)
      Kazumi Kawahira, Kaori Higashihara, Syuji Matsumoto, Megumi Shimodozono, Seiji Etohu, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Yasuhiro Sueyoshi
    • Journal Title

      The International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 27(4)

      Pages: 335-337

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より

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Published: 2006-07-11  

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