Minimum score of stage 2 on the Chedoke Arm Impairment Scale which includes stage 2, task 3 (facilitated elbow flexion) as one of the stage 2 tasks.
You may not be if
Use of anti-spasticity medications
Existence of other neurological disorders
Have brainstem or cerebellar lesions.
Score of ≥2 on the Modified Ashworth Scale.
MMSE score of \<21, to ensure they will follow instructions.
Non-English-speaking individuals
Bone, joint or soft tissue injury
Uncontrolled medical conditions (such as uncontrolled hypertension, untreated cardiac disease, or untreated pulmonary disease)
No Motor evoked potentials (MEPs) during TMS
Previous adverse reaction to TMS
Skull abnormalities or fractures
Concussion within the prior 6 months
Unexplained, recurring headaches
Implanted cardiac pacemaker
Metal implants in the head or face
History of seizures or epilepsy
Use of medications that could alter cortical excitability or increase risk of seizure (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, anticonvulsants)
Current pregnancy
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