This study is a randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the efficacy of a 10-week whole body vibration training program on physical functioning, societal participation and quality of life in individuals with chronic stroke. It is hypothesized that the whole body vibration program will induce significantly more gain in physical functioning, societal participation, and quality of life in chronic stroke patients, compared with the control group.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
81
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
RECRUITINGIsometric knee muscle strength
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Isometric knee muscle strength
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Eccentric knee muscle strength at a velocity of 60 degrees per second
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Eccentric knee muscle strength at a velocity of 60 degrees per second
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Concentric knee muscle strength at a velocity of 60 degrees per second
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Concentric knee muscle strength at a velocity of 60 degrees per second
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Distance walked in the Six Minute Walk Test
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Distance walked in the Six Minute Walk Test
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Average oxygen consumption rate during the Six Minute Walk Test
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Average oxygen consumption rate during the Six Minute Walk Test
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Time taken to complete the Timed Up and Go Test
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Time taken to complete the Timed Up and Go Test
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Time taken to complete the Five-times-sit-to-stand test
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Time taken to complete the Five-times-sit-to-stand test
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Distance reached in the Functional Reach test
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Distance reached in the Functional Reach test
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Balance score as measured by the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test
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Balance score as measured by the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test
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Walking ability as measured by the Functional Ambulation Category
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Walking ability as measured by the Functional Ambulation Category
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Balance confidence scores as measured by the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale
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Balance confidence scores as measured by the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale
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Quality of life score as measured by the 12-item Short Form Health Survey
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Quality of life score as measured by the 12-item Short Form Health Survey
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Level of activity participation as measured by the Frenchay Activities Index
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Level of activity participation as measured by the Frenchay Activities Index
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Level of perceived environmental barriers as measured by the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors
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Level of perceived environmental barriers as measured by the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors
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Ankle spasticity score as measured by the Modified Ashworth Scale
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Ankle spasticity score as measured by the Modified Ashworth Scale
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