The Impact of Whole Body Vibration Therapy on Spasticity and Disability ofthe Patients with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia
International Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol.9, no.4, pp.4, 2021 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 9 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2021
- Journal Name: International Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Page Numbers: pp.4
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Calf muscle spasticity leading spastic movement disorders during walking is the major complex functional problem in post stroke hemiplegia. And a recent RCT suggests that Whole Body Vibration (WBV) therapy of 40 hz/4 mm amplitude for 5 minutes totally 12 sessions improves walking speed in the long term and may be a complementary therapy in gait rehabilitation. Nevertheless, a 2015 systematic review and meta-analysis concludes that WBV training had no beneficial effects in muscle strength.