Mr. Suraphon’s Review: Returning Home After One Month in the Advanced Stroke Rehabilitation Program
The patient arrived with an ischemic stroke, weakness on the right side of the body, also known as hemiparesis, limited ability to care for himself, and slurred speech. He received KIN’s Advanced Stroke Rehabilitation Program, supported by a rehabilitation team and physical therapists twice a day for one hour per session. The program also included various recreational activities designed to stimulate physical alertness and the patient’s nervous system and brain. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) was used to stimulate the brain and muscles alongside physical rehabilitation, helping improve the effectiveness of the rehabilitation program. The patient also received nutritional vitamins to provide sufficient energy for rehabilitation, together with brain-supporting vitamins intended to support the function of the nervous system and brain.
After receiving rehabilitation for one month, the patient was able to walk with a cane while supported by a caregiver, speak more clearly, and perform more daily activities independently. These outcomes met the goals established by his family.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation System (TMS) for neurological conditions is a device that stimulates the brain and nervous system using non-invasive magnetic stimulation. The United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has authorized the medical use of transcranial magnetic stimulation for certain conditions, such as migraine with aura, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. TMS has also been studied and applied in several other groups of conditions, including stroke, spinal cord injury, spasticity, and psychiatric conditions such as eating disorders and schizophrenia.
The principle of transcranial magnetic stimulation involves delivering magnetic pulses to the brain through a device called a treatment coil. These magnetic fields are similar in nature to those used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Low-intensity electromagnetic energy stimulates neural circuits in the brain without surgery. The procedure is generally painless and has a high level of safety.
The precise mechanism of transcranial magnetic stimulation continues to be studied. However, research has reported that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can alter neural circuits, influence the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical system, and modify neurotransmitter activity. In stroke patients, the affected area of the brain may have reduced activity, while the unaffected side may become hyperactive. TMS may therefore be used to increase activity in the affected area while reducing excessive inhibitory signals from the unaffected side. It may also stimulate the release of important substances such as growth hormone and brain-derived neurotrophic factor.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is currently used as part of rehabilitation programs for many stroke-related symptoms, including weakness of the arms and legs, speech difficulties, and swallowing problems. It has been reported to be well tolerated and safe, and may provide greater benefits when combined with physical therapy.
The principle of transcranial magnetic stimulation involves delivering magnetic pulses to the brain through a device called a treatment coil. These magnetic fields are similar in nature to those used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Low-intensity electromagnetic energy stimulates neural circuits in the brain without surgery. The procedure is generally painless and has a high level of safety.
The precise mechanism of transcranial magnetic stimulation continues to be studied. However, research has reported that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can alter neural circuits, influence the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical system, and modify neurotransmitter activity. In stroke patients, the affected area of the brain may have reduced activity, while the unaffected side may become hyperactive. TMS may therefore be used to increase activity in the affected area while reducing excessive inhibitory signals from the unaffected side. It may also stimulate the release of important substances such as growth hormone and brain-derived neurotrophic factor.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is currently used as part of rehabilitation programs for many stroke-related symptoms, including weakness of the arms and legs, speech difficulties, and swallowing problems. It has been reported to be well tolerated and safe, and may provide greater benefits when combined with physical therapy.
KIN sincerely thanks the patient and family members for granting permission to share
this positive rehabilitation experience.
KIN sincerely thanks the patient and family members for trusting our center to provide care. Our team is fully committed to helping your loved one regain the greatest possible level of independence and return to a life as close to normal as possible.
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