scholarly journals Whole body vibration may have immediate adverse effects on the postural sway of stroke patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 473-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ki Jin Hwang ◽  
Young Uk Ryu
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Postural Sway ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Body Vibration

Feasibility of using whole body vibration as a means for controlling spasticity in post-stroke patients: A pilot study

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kodai Miyara ◽  
Shuji Matsumoto ◽  
Tomohiro Uema ◽  
Takuya Hirokawa ◽  
Tomokazu Noma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Post Stroke

Whole body vibration training for lower limb motor function among stroke patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 260-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Silva ◽  
Andreia Silva ◽  
Miqueline Dias ◽  
Ruanito Calixto ◽  
Beatriz Martinez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Function ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Vibration Training ◽  
Whole Body Vibration Training

scholarly journals Whole Body Vibration at Different Exposure Frequencies: Infrared Thermography and Physiological Effects

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anelise Sonza ◽  
Caroline C. Robinson ◽  
Matilde Achaval ◽  
Milton A. Zaro
Keyword(s):  
Postural Sway ◽  
Center Of Pressure ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Force Plate ◽  
Infrared Camera ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Cutaneous Temperature ◽  
Before And After

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) on physiological parameters, cutaneous temperature, tactile sensitivity, and balance. Twenty-four healthy adults (25.3±2.6years) participated in four WBV sessions. They spent 15 minutes on a vibration platform in the vertical mode at four different frequencies (31, 35, 40, and 44 Hz) with 1 mm of amplitude. All variables were measured before and after WBV exposure. Pressure sensation in five anatomical regions and both feet was determined using Von Frey monofilaments. Postural sway was measured using a force plate. Cutaneous temperature was obtained with an infrared camera. WBV influences the discharge of the skin touch-pressure receptors, decreasing sensitivity at all measured frequencies and foot regions (P≤0.05). Regarding balance, no differences were found after 20 minutes of WBV at frequencies of 31 and 35 Hz. At 40 and 44 Hz, participants showed higher anterior-posterior center of pressure (COP) velocity and length. The cutaneous temperature of the lower limbs decreased during and 10 minutes after WBV. WBV decreases touch-pressure sensitivity at all measured frequencies 10 min after exposure. This may be related to the impaired balance at higher frequencies since these variables have a role in maintaining postural stability. Vasoconstriction might explain the decreased lower limb temperature.

scholarly journals Immediate Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Knee Extensor Tendon Stiffness in Hemiparetic Stroke Patients

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (10) ◽  
pp. 1037
Author(s):  
Shih-Ting Tsai ◽  
Cyuan-Fong Li ◽  
Kai-Chiao Chi ◽  
Li-Wei Ko ◽  
Cory Stevenson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Knee Extensor ◽  
Extensor Tendon ◽  
Quadriceps Tendon ◽  
Muscle Performance ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Tendon Stiffness ◽  
Body Vibration

Background and Objectives: Whole body vibration is widely used to enhance muscle performance, but evidence of its effects on the tendon stiffness of the knee extensor tendon in stroke remains inconclusive. Our study was aimed to determine the difference in patellar and quadriceps tendon stiffness between hemiparetic and unaffected limbs in stroke patients and to investigate the immediate effect of whole body vibration on tendon stiffness. Materials and Methods: The patellar and quadriceps tendon stiffness of first-ever hemiplegic stroke patients was evaluated with elastography to compare the differences between hemiparetic and unaffected limbs. After one 20 min session of whole body vibration exercise in the standing position, tendon stiffness was again measured to evaluate the immediate effects of whole body vibration on tendon stiffness. Results: The results showed no significant differences in the tendon stiffness of the patellar and quadriceps tendons between hemiparetic and unaffected limbs. However, significant associations were found between the tendon stiffness of the patellar and quadriceps tendons and knee extensor spasticity on the hemiparetic side (ρ = 0.62; p = 0.044). There were no significant changes in tendon stiffness after a single session of whole body vibration. Conclusions: In conclusion, knee extensor tendon stiffness in hemiparetic limbs is positively correlated to the degree of knee extensor spasticity in stroke patients. However, a single session of whole body vibration does not alter tendon stiffness.

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