Whole body vibration has been found to be useful in promoting bone health, balance, and muscle performance in older adults. The overall aim of the proposed study is to determine whether whole body vibration (WBV) has immediate beneficial effect in neuromotor performance in patients with stroke. It is hypothesized that a single session of WBV will induce significant improvement in leg muscle strength in people with chronic stroke.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
50
1 single session (10 minutes) of whole body vibration therapy at 30 Hz
1 single session of whole body vibration therapy at 20 Hz
1 single session of standing on the vibration platform, with no vibration signals delivered.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, China
RECRUITINGknee extension isokinetic strength
Time frame: 2 weeks
Muscle activity (electromyography) of knee extensors
Time frame: during treatment
knee extension isometric strength
Time frame: 2 weeks
knee flexion isometric strength
Time frame: 2 weeks
knee flexion isokinetic strength
Time frame: 2 weeks
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