Effects of whole body vibration on spasticity and lower extremity function in children with cerebral palsy

Cheng, Hsin-Yi Kathy; Ju, Yan-Ying; Chen, Chia-Ling; Chuang, Li-Ling; Cheng, C. K.

doi:10.1016/j.humov.2014.11.003

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“…In addition, high frequency vibration (100 Hz) consistently produces anti-spastic effects [18]. However, relatively high amplitudes and low frequencies (2 mm and 20 Hz in the present study) have been used for WBV to reduce spasticity [8]. Therefore, the mechanisms underlying spasticity reduction may be different between direct muscle vibration and WBV.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…The treatment session consisted of the following schedule: 10-minute WBV, 1-minute rest, and 10-minute WBV. The vibration protocol was 20 Hz with 2 mm vertical displacement [8]. Children maintained a semi-squat position on the platform with 30 degrees of knee flexion during the vibration to focus energy on the lower extremities during WBV [12].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…WBV is typically applied while standing on an oscillating platform that displaces the individual and alters the gravitational forces of the body [4]. WBV has been reported to improve muscle strength [5], bone mineral density [6], balance control [7], and lower extremity function [8]. It is also known that WBV reduces spasticity in the lower extremity of people with central nervous system disorders [9].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For instance, 3 months of WBV with physiotherapy reduced spasticity and improved motor function more effectively than physiotherapy alone [10]. Also, 8 weeks of WBV (20 minutes at 20 Hz) improved ambulatory function and decreased spasticity in children with CP [8]. Even a single session of WBV can reduce ankle plantarflexor spasticity in patients with chronic stroke [11].…”

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Immediate Effect of a Single Session of Whole Body Vibration on Spasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Park

Choi

et al. 2017

Ann Rehabil Med

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ObjectiveTo investigate the immediate effect of a single session of whole body vibration (WBV) on lower extremity spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP).MethodsSeventeen children with spastic CP were included. A single session of WBV was administered: 10-minute WBV, 1-minute rest, and 10-minute WBV. The effects of WBV were clinically assessed with the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS) before and immediately, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, and 4 hours after WBV.ResultsSpasticity of the ankle plantarflexor, as assessed by MAS and MTS scores, was reduced after WBV. Post-hoc analysis demonstrated that, compared to baseline, the MAS significantly improved for a period of 1 hour after WBV, and the R1 and R2–R1 of the MTS significantly improved for a period of 2 hours after WBV.ConclusionA single session of WBV improves spasticity of ankle plantarflexors for 1–2 hours in children with CP. Future studies are needed to test whether WBV is an effective preparation before physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

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Immediate Effect of a Single Session of Whole Body Vibration on Spasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Park

Choi

et al. 2017

Ann Rehabil Med

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“…The motor disorders of CP are often accompanied by disturbances of sensation, perception, cognition, communication and behavior, by epilepsy and secondary musculoskeletal problems (4). Because of significant limitations in activity, these individuals often require rehabilitation throughout their life (5,6).…”

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Rehabilitation Interventions for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review

Abbaskhanian¹,

Rashedi²,

Delpak³

et al. 2015

J Pediatr Rev

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Context: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of movement problems that do not worsen over time. They cause physical disability mainly in areas of body movement. It is caused by damage to the motor control centers of developing brain. Management of a child with CP to optimize functional abilities, typically includes the input of many disciplines, including occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT) and orthotic treatment. The main aim of this review was to compare the effects of most common rehabilitation intervention on CP. Evidence Acquisition: This systematic review was conducted on published papers that studied rehabilitation interventions approaches for children with CP. A literature search was performed using PubMed, SCOPUS and Google Scholar on papers published from January 1990 to October 2014. Results: From 125 articles related to rehabilitation interventions for children with Cerebral palsy, 36 articles met the inclusion criteria. Conclusions: The efficacy of rehabilitation interventions for children with CP is still inconclusive. Functional ability and social participation should be the main outcome measures in evaluating rehabilitation efficacy.

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Pediatric Rehabilitation

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Duran

Schöenau

2020

Manual of Vibration Exercise and Vibration Therapy

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Effects of whole body vibration on spasticity and lower extremity function in children with cerebral palsy

Cited by 47 publications

References 22 publications

Immediate Effect of a Single Session of Whole Body Vibration on Spasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Immediate Effect of a Single Session of Whole Body Vibration on Spasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Rehabilitation Interventions for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review

Pediatric Rehabilitation

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