Effects of Stochastic Resonance Whole-Body Vibration in Individuals with Unilateral Brain Lesion: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial: Whole-Body Vibration and Neuromuscular Function
Joint Authors
Rogan, Slavko
Herren, Kaspar
Schmid, Stefan
Radlinger, Lorenz
Source
Rehabilitation Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-08-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Stochastic resonance whole-body vibration (SR-WBV) devices are promising sensorimotor interventions to address muscle weakness and to improve balance and mobility particularly in the elderly.
However, it remains inconclusive whether individuals with stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI) can profit from this method.
The aim of this prospective single-blind randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effects of SR-WBV on muscle strength as well as gait and balance performance in this population.
Methods.
Forty-eight individuals with stroke or TBI were randomly allocated to an experimental and a sham group.
Participants were exposed daily to 5 consecutives 1-minute SR-WBV sessions, whereas the experimental group trained in a standing position with 5 Hz and the sham group in a seated position with 1 Hz.
Isometric muscle strength properties of the paretic knee extensor muscles as well as balance and gait performance were measured at baseline, after the first session and after two weeks of SR-WBV.
Results.
Both groups showed short- and long-term effects in gait performance.
However, no between-group effects could be found at the three measurement points.
Discussion.
Complementary SR-WBV showed no beneficial effects immediately after the intervention and after two weeks of conventional rehabilitation therapy.
Future research is needed to identify the potential efficacy of SR-WBV in individuals with stroke and TBI using shorter and less exhausting test procedures and a generally prolonged intervention time.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Herren, Kaspar& Schmid, Stefan& Rogan, Slavko& Radlinger, Lorenz. 2018. Effects of Stochastic Resonance Whole-Body Vibration in Individuals with Unilateral Brain Lesion: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial: Whole-Body Vibration and Neuromuscular Function. Rehabilitation Research and Practice،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1212755
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Herren, Kaspar…[et al.]. Effects of Stochastic Resonance Whole-Body Vibration in Individuals with Unilateral Brain Lesion: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial: Whole-Body Vibration and Neuromuscular Function. Rehabilitation Research and Practice No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1212755
American Medical Association (AMA)
Herren, Kaspar& Schmid, Stefan& Rogan, Slavko& Radlinger, Lorenz. Effects of Stochastic Resonance Whole-Body Vibration in Individuals with Unilateral Brain Lesion: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial: Whole-Body Vibration and Neuromuscular Function. Rehabilitation Research and Practice. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1212755
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1212755