The effect of whole-body vibration on spasticity in post-stroke hemiplegia: A prospective, randomized-controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to investigate whether whole-body vibration (WBV) has an anti-spastic effect on the ankle plantar flexors.

Patients and methods

This single-blind, prospective, randomized-controlled clinical study included a total of 48 patients with chronic stroke (33 males, 15 females; mean age: 60.7±10.9 years; range, 25 to 80 years) between May 2019 and February 2020. They were randomized into two groups: WBV group (n=24) and sham WBV group (n=24). A training program of 12 sessions (three days a week for four weeks) was applied regularly in both groups. The spasticity degree of the plantar flexors was evaluated by using both a subjective assessment method (modified Ashworth scale [MAS]) and several objective assessment methods (Hmax/Mmax, homosynaptic post-acti

SUBMITTER: Yurttutmus ZR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9791712 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature