Acceptability and impact on spasticity of a single session of upper extremity vibration in individuals with tetraplegia.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Pre-post design; before and after vibration intervention.

Objectives

To explore effect of a focal, self-applied upper extremity (UE) vibration intervention on UE spasticity for individuals with tetraplegia. The secondary objectives were to explore the acceptability and ease of use of this intervention.

Setting

Specialty rehabilitation center in Georgia, USA.

Methods

Eleven participants each completed one session of focal, self-applied vibration to the UEs. UE spasticity was measured using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). UE function was measured using the Box & Block (B&B) test which measures the effectiveness of grasp, transport, and release. These measurements were taken pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention, and 20 min post-intervent

SUBMITTER: Mirecki MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8818045 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature