2.4.1. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
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A Wuhan OSF-3 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator was used to achieve rTMS therapy. The stimulation coil was positioned in the motor area of the cerebral cortex’s functional region corresponding to the thumb. We selected the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) in this study. Magnetic stimulation frequency was 10 Hz; magnetic stimulation strength was 80% of motor threshold level; each sequence of 4 s continuous stimulation was followed by a 56 s interval; there were 20 sequences (about 20 min duration) and a total of 1400 pulses per day. The sham and control groups utilized a sham coil to imitate auditory and somatic sensations. Each group received 20 rehabilitation sessions over 4 weeks (1 session per day for 5 days per week). Additionally, throughout each treatment, mindfulness guidance audio was played for patients.