| Objective To investigate the effect of intermittent θ short burst pulse stimulation (iTBS) on lower limb motor dysfunction in stroke patients. Methods A total of 42 stroke patients with lower limb motor disorders admitted to the Cerebrovascular Disease Center of a top-three hospital in Shanghai from February 2021 to July 2022 were selected and divided into iTBS group (21 cases) and control group (21 cases) by random number table method. The control group received basic treatment, that is, routine rehabilitation training and physical therapy, while the iTBS group received additional iTBS treatment for cerebellar vermis. The treatment time of both groups was 6 times/week for 2 weeks. The Fulg-Meyer Scale (FMA-LE), 6min walking test, 60 (°) /s centripetal knee extension muscle strength measurement, Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and Barthel Index scale (BI) were evaluated before and after treatment. Results There were no significant differences in FMA-LE, 6min walking test,60 (°) /s centripetal knee extension muscle strength measurement,BBS, MAS and BI scores between the two groups before treatment (P > 0.05). After treatment, the scores of FMA-LE, 6min walking test,60 (°) /s centripetal knee extension muscle strength measurement, BBS, MAS and BI were increased between the two groups (P < 0.05), and it was found that the scores of FMA-LE,60 (°) /s centripetal knee extension muscle strength measurement,BBS and BI in iTBS group were significantly better than those in control group, with statistical differences (P < 0.05). Conclusion iTBS stimulation of cerebellar vermis can improve lower limb motor dysfunction and improve the ability of daily living in stroke patients. |