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http://dx.doi.org/10.22683/tsnr.2018.7.3.023

Effectiveness of Focal Muscle Vibration on Upper Extremity Spasticity and Function for Stroke Patients : A Systematic Review  

Won, Kyung-A (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Graduate School of Yonsei University)
Park, Ji-Hyuk (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Science, Yonsei University)
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Therapeutic Science for Rehabilitation / v.7, no.3, 2018 , pp. 23-33 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective : This systematic review aimed to investigate the effect of focal muscle vibration in patients with post-stroke spastic hemiplegia. Methods : We searched literature published between April 2009 and October 2017 using PubMed and RISS databases. The main search terms were Vibration therapy, Focal vibration, Somatosensory, Upper limb, and Spasticity after stroke. Based on inclusion/exclusion criteria, 6 articles were selected. Results : Articles on focal muscle vibration intervention ranged from evaluation of application-only vibration to muscle vibration with task-oriented activity. Intervention effects on upper extremity spasticity and function and activities of daily living were assessed. There were significant effects on upper extremity spasticity, function, and cortical excitability. Conclusions : This study can provide information on focal muscle vibration for use by clinical therapists. However, further studies are needed to identify the optimal stimulation site and frequency/amplitude of application to maximize the effects of focal muscle vibration.
Keywords
Focal muscle vibration; Spasticity; Stroke; Upper extremity function;
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