Observational studySensors (Basel, Switzerland)2019
Focal Vibration Training (Equistasi
Observational study in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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- Changes of biomechanics induced by Equistasi® in Parkinson's disease: coupling between balance and lower limb joints kinematics.Medical & biological engineering & computing · 2021Trial
- Sternum-worn vibrotactile device in Parkinson's disease: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial.NPJ Parkinson's disease · 2026Article
- The Potential of Focal Muscle Vibration Therapy in the Management of Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Effects of Whole-Body, Local, and Modality-Specific Vibration Therapy on Gait in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- Potential Role of Focal Microvibration (EquistasiPain and therapy · 2024Article
- Therapeutic Devices for Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease: Current Progress and a Systematic Review of Recent Randomized Controlled Trials.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2022Review
- Measurement and Correction of Stooped Posture during Gait Using Wearable Sensors in Patients with Parkinsonism: A Preliminary Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Relationship between Muscular Activity and Postural Control Changes after Proprioceptive Focal Stimulation (EquistasiSensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundFor people with Parkinson's disease (PD), falls are a critical point. Focal vibration training (FVT) may represent a valid tool to improve postural performances and reduce the risk of falls. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of FVT to improve the postural stability in PD patients.
methodsSince October 2015, 55 consecutive PD patients have been selected (T0) for an approach including FVT associated with a rehabilitative protocol (RP); after eight weeks (T1), those patients showing a relevant improvement in the clinical rating scales ((Timed Up and Go (TUG), Tinetti, Unified Parkinson's disease rating scale (UPDRS) Part III, Berg Balance scale (BBS) and falls rate scale), continued with the FVT protocol (FVTRP group). The remaining patients continued with only the RP (RP group). In July 2018, we have extrapolated the data of the last clinical visit (T2) to observe any differences in the rate of falls.
resultsThe FVTRP group shows a decrement in the rate of falls from 2.1 to 1.25 (p 0.036) and a stability of the levodopa equivalent daily dosage (LEDD). The RP group shows an increment of LEDD and stability in falls.
conclusionsFVT has been confirmed as a valid tool to enhance the effect of the rehabilitation protocol aimed at postural training.
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