Abstract Patients with sensory ataxic hemiparesis face a poorer recovery prognosis than those with pure motor deficits. We explored the feasibility and efficacy of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) combined with physical therapy (PT) for improving upper extremity (UE) function in early acute stroke survivors. Eighteen Participants were randomized to rPMS group (20 min rPMS + 20 min PT) or conventional PT group (40 min PT).