4. Discussion
stroke, seizures
STROKE
rTMS has different effects depending on the stimulation frequency, intensity, and time, and there is a known risk of side effects, such as seizures, in healthy people if applied for more extended periods above motor thresholds [This study only showed a difference between the groups’ grip force, which can be explained by the fact that rTMS has a more significant effect on improving grip force than on the recovery of upper-limb motor function. This is consistent with several previous studies examining hand function, grip force, and finger grip using rTMS [Hand grip force has been used as a predictor of functional independence and motor performance in patients with a subacute stroke [