Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation of the motor cortex ameliorates spasticity in multiple sclerosis.
Centonze, D ; Koch, G ; Versace, V ; et al. ; - ASI Sponsor
Mar - 2007
ISSN : 1526-632X ;
journal : Neurology
Issue : 13
type: Article Journal
Abstract
To investigate whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can modify spasticity.
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