ReviewRehabilitation research and practice2018
Clinical Approaches of Whole-Body Vibration Exercises in Individuals with Stroke: A Narrative Revision.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Upper extremity function and disability recovery with vibration therapy after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2024Pooled it
- Impact of whole-body vibration training on ankle joint proprioception and balance in stroke patients: a prospective cohort study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Trial
- Validation of Vibration Exercises on Enhancing Muscle Strength and Upper Limb Functionality among Pre-Frail Community-Dwelling Older Adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Deciphering the Heterogeneity of Vibration Therapy for Post-Stroke Gait: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Protocol.Biomedicines · 2026Article
- Effects of Passive Movement on Motor Function and Disability in Patients with Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Review
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- Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Body Vibration Rehabilitation on Motor Function and Activities of Daily Living in Stroke Patients with Impaired Sensory Function.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Analysis of Vibration Frequency and Direction for Facilitating Upper-Limb Muscle Activity.Biology · 2022Article
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- Combined Functional Assessment for Predicting Clinical Outcomes in Stroke Patients After Post-acute Care: A Retrospective Multi-Center Cohort in Central Taiwan.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2022Article
- Effect of whole-body vibration therapy on lower extremity function in subacute stroke patients.Journal of exercise rehabilitation · 2021Article
- The effects of whole-body vibration on EMG activity of the lower body muscles in supine static bridge position.Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2021Article
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4 authors at 4 institutions in 4 countries.
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Abstract
Stroke is associated with long-term disability and patients experience numerous physical impairments including muscle weakness, particularly in the paretic limbs, balance, and functional mobility. During acute stroke rehabilitation, when individuals are less likely to be functionally independent and rely on rehabilitative care, the efficacy of low skill interventions that can reduce sedentary behaviour should be established. As such, this narrative revision focused on the use of empirical studies of whole-body vibration exercise (WBVE) on different health outcomes in stroke patients. The effects of WBVE on neuromuscular performance (muscular strength and power), mobility, spasticity, and cardiovascular responses have been highlighted. Although some positive results were reported we can conclude that there is no solid evidence confirming the beneficial effects of WBVE among people with stroke compared with either other types of physical activities or sham WBVE. Therefore, further research should be performed in this area, testing the feasibility and efficacy of using WBVE in a more homogeneous sample of stroke patients or comparing different WBVE parameters.
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