Effect of segmental muscle vibration on upper extremity functional ability poststroke: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Upper extremity functional impairments are common consequences of stroke. Therefore, continuous investigation of effective interventions for upper extremity functions after stroke is a necessity. Segmental muscle vibration (SMV) is one of the interventions that incorporate sensory stimulation to improve motor cortical excitability. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of 5-minute SMV application along with supervised physical therapy (SPT) on improving activities of daily living and motor recovery on the hemiparetic upper extremity in patients with stroke.

Methods

A sample of 37 patients poststroke (29 males) was randomly allocated to either SPT control group (n = 18) or SPT and SMV (SPT-SMV) experimental group (n = 19). All patients received 3 s

SUBMITTER: Annino G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6408108 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature