SynthesisBiomedical engineering online2023
Effects of vibration therapy for post-stroke spasticity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Efficacy of vibration therapy on physical function, activity and participation in people with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2026Pooled it
- 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
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- Case Report: Flossing intervention for chronic upper limb spasticity after childhood-onset stroke.Frontiers in stroke · 2026Article
- Sensorimotor Integration by Targeted Priming in Muscles with Electromyography-Driven Electro-vibro-feedback in Robot-Assisted Wrist/Hand Rehabilitation after Stroke.Cyborg and bionic systems (Washington, D.C.) · 2026Article
- Optimized Sensorimotor Activation Enhances the Control of Goal-Directed Aiming Mediated by Real-Time Visuomotor Transformations.The European journal of neuroscience · 2025Article
- Role of the ICF Generic-30 Set in a multidimensional rehabilitation plan for improving functioning in a patient with surgical outcomes of removal of oligodendroglioma: a case report.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Pathophysiology and Management Strategies for Post-Stroke Spasticity: An Update Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe efficacy of vibration therapy (VT) in people with post-stroke spasticity (PSS) remains uncertain. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of VT in PSS.
methodsPubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, and Web of Science were searched from inception to October 2022 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of VT in people with PSS. The primary outcome was spasticity, and secondary outcomes included pain, motor function, gait performance, and adverse events. A meta‑analysis was performed by pooling the standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI).
resultsA total of 12 studies met the inclusion criteria. Overall, VT had significant effects on reducing spasticity (SMD = - 0.77, 95% CI - 1.17 to - 0.36, P < 0.01) and pain (SMD = - 1.09, 95% CI - 1.74 to - 0.45, P < 0.01), and improving motor function (SMD = 0.42, 95% CI 0.21 to 0.64, P < 0.01) in people with PSS. However, VT had no significant effect on gait performance (SMD = - 0.23, 95% CI - 0.56-0.10). In addition, subgroup differences in short-term anti-spasticity effects between different vibration subtypes, vibration frequencies, vibration durations, frequency of sessions, control therapy, spasticity distribution, and population classification were not significant.
conclusionWe found that VT significantly alleviated spasticity and pain in people with PSS and improved motor function, but its effect on gait performance was unclear. However, further studies are needed to validate these findings.
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