Research Article

Comparison of the Effect of Low-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with That of Theta Burst Stimulation on Upper Limb Motor Function in Poststroke Patients

Table 2

Protocol for LF-rTMS or cTBS and intensive occupational therapy.

Saturday SundayMonday–FridaySaturdaySundayMonday–FridaySaturday

Morning AdmissionLF-rTMS or cTBS (2400 pulses) Rest dayLF-rTMS or cTBS (2400 pulses)Posttherapy evaluation
One-to-one training (60 min)One-to-one training (60 min)One-to-one training (60 min)One-to-one training (60 min)
Self-exercise (60 min)Self-exercise (60 min)Self-exercise (60 min)Self-exercise (60 min)

AfternoonPretherapy evaluation One-to-one training (60 min)One-to-one training (60 min)One-to-one training (60 min) Rest dayOne-to-one training (60 min) Discharge
Self-exercise (60 min)Self-exercise (60 min)Self-exercise (60 min)Self-exercise (60 min)