Standing Neurophysiological Assessment of Lower Extremity Muscles Post-StrokeJohn Harvey Kindred 1,2, Christian Finetto 3, Jasmine Jamilah Cash 3, Mark Goodman Bowden 1,2,3
1Department of Research and Development, Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center, 2College of Health Professions, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Division of Physical Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina, 3College of Health Professions, Department of Health Sciences and Research, Medical University of South Carolina
This protocol describes the process for performing a neurophysiological assessment of the lower extremity muscles, tibialis anterior and soleus, in a standing position using TMS in people post-stroke. This position provides a greater probability of eliciting a post-stroke TMS response and allows for the use of reduced stimulator power during neurophysiological assessments.
