EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION IN DIFFERENT CLINICAL FORMS OF CEREBRAL PALSY IN CHILDREN

Abstract

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of non-progressive neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by persistent motor impairments resulting from early brain damage. Motor dysfunction remains the main factor limiting functional independence and quality of life in affected children. In recent years, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has attracted increasing attention as a non-invasive neuromodulation technique aimed at enhancing neuroplasticity and improving motor outcomes. This article evaluates the effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation in children with different clinical forms of cerebral palsy. The analysis focuses on changes in motor function, muscle tone, coordination, and functional activity. The findings suggest that TMS, when integrated into comprehensive rehabilitation programs, contributes to significant functional improvement, particularly in spastic forms of cerebral palsy.