Changes of biomechanics induced by Equistasi® in Parkinson’s disease: coupling between balance and lower limb joints kinematics

Romanato, M.; Guiotto, Annamaria; Spolaor, Fabiola; Bakdounes, Leila; Baldassarre, Giulia; Cucca, Alberto; Peppe, Antonella; Volpe, Daniele

doi:10.1007/s11517-021-02373-3

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“…Four studies were randomized crossover trials, 19,21,24,31 one was a pilot study. 32 The randomized crossover trials compared proprioceptive focal stimulation (Equistasi ® ) with a placebo.…”

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“…The included studies delivered the treatment for 8 weeks. In three studies, 21,24,31 the proprioceptive focal stimulation (Equistasi ® ) device was worn for 6 days per week during the first week for 1 h per day. During the following 3 weeks, the wearing time was increased by 1 h per week, until 4 h per day on the fourth week.…”

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“…Whereas one study applied CPT intervention plus wearable postural stabilizer (Equistasi) compared with CPT plus placebo control group, 19 four studies applied wearable postural stabilizer (Equistasi ® ) intervention alone compared with placebo control groups. 21,24,31,32 The CPT intervention consists of 60-min stretching exercises 5 days a week for 8 weeks. 19…”

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“…22,23 In recent years, many experimental studies have investigated the effects of proprioceptive focal stimulation (Equistasi ® ) on gait and postural control in patients with PD. 21,24 No systematic reviews have been published investigating the impacts of proprioceptive focal stimulation (Equistasi ® ) on gait and postural control in patients with PD. Therefore, this review aimed to investigate the effects of proprioceptive focal stimulation (Equistasi ® ) on gait and postural control in patients with PD.…”

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Proprioceptive Focal Stimulation (Equistasi^®) for gait and postural balance rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review

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Gait and postural deficits are the most common impairments in patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). These impairments often reduce patients’ quality of life. Equistasi® is a wearable proprioceptive stabilizer that converts body thermic energy into mechanical vibration. No systematic reviews have been published investigating the influences of Equistasi® on gait and postural control in patients with PD. This review aimed to examine the effects of proprioceptive focal stimulation (Equistasi®) on gait deficits and postural instability in patients with PD. PubMed, Scopus, PEDro, REHABDATA, web of science, CHAINAL, EMBASE, and MEDLINE were searched from inception to July 2021. The methodological quality of the selected studies was evaluated using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale. Five studies met the eligibility criteria. The scores on the PEDro scale ranged from 3 to 8, with a median score of 8. The results showed evidence for the benefits of the proprioceptive focal stimulation (Equistasi®) on gait and postural stability in individuals with PD. Proprioceptive focal stimulation (Equistasi®) appears to be safe and well-tolerated in patients with PD. Proprioceptive focal stimulation (Equistasi®) may improve gait ability and postural stability in patients with PD. Further high-quality studies with long-term follow-ups are strongly needed to clarify the long-term effects of proprioceptive focal stimulation (Equistasi®) in patients with PD.

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“…6 When taking off, make full use of the speed obtained from the run-up, and complete the speed conversion in a very short period of time, so as to obtain the maximum take-off speed and suitable take-off angle. 7 Figure 2. below shows the comparison curve of kinematics and dynamics.…”

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Effects of Vibration Strength Training on Lower Limb Joints in Long Jumpers

Tang

2023

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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Introduction As a new training method, vibration strength training has been widely used in strength training and mass rehabilitation of foreign athletes. As an auxiliary method of strength training in China, vibration strength has also attracted the attention of professionals. Studies in this area are important to keep up with the latest international theories and techniques of vibration strength training. Objective Study the effects of vibration strength training on the lower limb joints of long jump athletes. Methods A search of recent medical literature was conducted to develop an experimental test method, and mathematical statistics were implemented to analyze this research study with volunteer long jumpers. Results The relative increase in peak torque of the hip and knee joints was greater when compared to the ankle joint. Both showed considerable improvement after the experimental protocol. Conclusion After comparing the vibration force of lower limb joints with the training effect of long jump athletes, some flexor strength training methods can be added, increasing the intensity and the amount of load appropriately so that the lower limb joint extensor and flexor strength level can be coordinated proportionally, aiming to improve the level of strength and motor coordination in athletes. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

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Could an Exoskeleton-Driven Rehabilitation Treatment Improve Muscle Forces Generation in PD? - a Pilot Study

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Computer Methods, Imaging and Visualization in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering II

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Changes of biomechanics induced by Equistasi® in Parkinson’s disease: coupling between balance and lower limb joints kinematics

Cited by 7 publications

References 40 publications

Proprioceptive Focal Stimulation (Equistasi^®) for gait and postural balance rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review

Proprioceptive Focal Stimulation (Equistasi^®) for gait and postural balance rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review

Effects of Vibration Strength Training on Lower Limb Joints in Long Jumpers

Could an Exoskeleton-Driven Rehabilitation Treatment Improve Muscle Forces Generation in PD? - a Pilot Study

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Changes of biomechanics induced by Equistasi® in Parkinson’s disease: coupling between balance and lower limb joints kinematics

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Proprioceptive Focal Stimulation (Equistasi®) for gait and postural balance rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review

Proprioceptive Focal Stimulation (Equistasi®) for gait and postural balance rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review

Effects of Vibration Strength Training on Lower Limb Joints in Long Jumpers

Could an Exoskeleton-Driven Rehabilitation Treatment Improve Muscle Forces Generation in PD? - a Pilot Study

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Proprioceptive Focal Stimulation (Equistasi^®) for gait and postural balance rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review

Proprioceptive Focal Stimulation (Equistasi^®) for gait and postural balance rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review