Effects of Intensive Whole-Body Vibration Training on Muscle Strength and Balance in Adults With Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Conclusions: These preliminary results suggest that intensive WBV might potentially be a safe and feasible way to increase some aspect of lower limb muscle strength and postural control in adults with chronic stroke. Further studies should focus on evaluating how the training protocol should be administered to achieve the best possible outcome, as well as comparing this training protocol to other interventions.

Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - September 24, 2013 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ekaterina Tankisheva, An Bogaerts, Steven Boonen, Hilde Feys, Sabine Verschueren Tags: Featured Articles Source Type: research