International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Uludag, Bursa, Turkey
Short Communication
The Impact of Whole Body Vibration Therapy on Spasticity and Disability of the Patients with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia
Author(s): Alev Alp*
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... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-9096.21.s4.004