Muscle focal vibration in healthy subjects: evaluation of the effects on upper limb motor performance measured using a robotic device

Aprile, Irene; Sipio, Enrica Di; Germanotta, Marco; Simbolotti, Chiara; Padua, Luca

doi:10.1007/s00421-016-3330-1

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“…Two studies were added, resulting from the chain searching. Consequently, a total of 12 eligible studies were included in the present review [ 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 ]. The study selection flow chart is shown in Figure 1 .…”

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Is the Focal Muscle Vibration an Effective Motor Conditioning Intervention? A Systematic Review

Fattorini

Rodio

Pettorossi

et al. 2021

JFMK

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Mechanical vibration, applied to single or few muscles, can be a selective stimulus for muscle spindles, able to modify neuromuscular management, inducing short and long-term effects, are now mainly employed in clinic studies. Several studies reported as treatments with focal vibratory (FVT) can influence neuromuscular parameters also in healthy people. However, the application modalities and the consequent effects are remarkably fragmented. This paper aims to review these studies and to characterize the FVT effectiveness on long-term conditional capacities in relation to FVT characteristics. A systematic search of studies published from 1985 to 2020 in English on healthcare databases was performed. Articles had to meet the following criteria: (1) treatment based on a locally applied vibration on muscle belly or tendon; (2) healthy adults involved; (3) outcomes time analysis enduring for more than 24 h. Twelve studies were found, all of them presented an excellent quality score of ≥75%. All selected papers reported positive changes, comparable with traditional long-lasting training effects. Muscle force and power were the most investigated parameters. The after-effects persisted for up to several months. Among the different FV administration modalities, the most effective seems to show a stimulus frequency of ≈100 Hz, repeated more times within three-five days on a voluntary contracted muscle.

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Is the Focal Muscle Vibration an Effective Motor Conditioning Intervention? A Systematic Review

Fattorini

Rodio

Pettorossi

et al. 2021

JFMK

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“…Thus, Murillo et al observed a decrease in limb spasticity irrespective to the lesion being motor complete or incomplete after muscle FV [15]. This finding is important to assure that the type and the level of injury doesn't necessarily need to be regarded for the application of FV therapy, especially when our proposition to use FV coupled with robotic assisted therapy could advance the outcomes in movement therapy even after spasticity is diminished [16], [12]. Our study when completed, will also compare each treatment (i.e.…”

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“…Measure Active Range of Motion (AROM) 12 Measure Passive Range of Motion (PROM) 13 Measure Joint Stiffness (JS) 14 Play a PONG game 15…”

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Effects of Focal Vibration and Robotic Assistive Therapy on Upper Limb Spasticity in incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

Vojinovic

Linley

Zivanovic

et al. 2019

2019 IEEE 16th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR)

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Vibration stimulation seems to be an affordable easy-to-use rehabilitation tool. Focal muscle vibration (FV) has potential to reduce spasticity and enhance muscle strength and performance. Combined with robotic assisted movement therapy, the rehabilitation can benefit from improvement of more than one aspect. For example, FV could firstly decrease abnormally increased muscle tone and joint rigidity by tackling volitional control for easier robotic movement exercise. Exactly this approach is evaluated within a clinical trial presented in this paper. FV were applied to relaxed spastic wrist flexor and extensor muscles for 15min. Subsequently, the wrist was engaged in a robotic-assisted game-playing. Results from two cases who completed the trial showed short-term decrease in wrist stiffness as assessed by clinical spasticity measurement Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). Active range of motion (AROM) and engineering joint stiffness (JS) measurements were estimated using a robotic apparatus and the results complemented previous observations. The AROM increased and JS decreased for both cases when compared at the beginning and at the end of each interventional session. These results are a part of an ongoing clinical trial but show promise for reducing repercussions of spasticity in incomplete spinal cord injury.

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“…Perhaps there is no cortical involvement in the response to vibro-tactile stimulation. While recent evidence points towards the use of focal vibro-tactile stimulation to precondition the muscle to increase its force, there is still the question as to which mechanism is responsible for this effect [13], [29].…”

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VIBROfocus: Design of a focal vibro-tactile robotic-assistive system for spasticity rehabilitation

Vojinovic

Zivanovic

Carlson

et al. 2017

2017 International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR)

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Abstract-The main focus of spasticity treatment is to alleviate pain, improve function and reduce risk of additional complications. In this paper the design of a robotic system with enhanced focal vibro-tactile stimulation for the treatment of spasticity in the upper limbs is presented. Building on emerging evidence on the use of vibrations in the treatment of spasticity, we propose a new integrated approach. Our design combines the use of vibro-tactile stimulation of the high tone muscle with robotic movement assistance to augment rehabilitation outcomes in patients with spasticity in the upper limbs.

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Muscle focal vibration in healthy subjects: evaluation of the effects on upper limb motor performance measured using a robotic device

Abstract: The results of our study support the use of focal muscle vibration protocols in healthy subjects, to improve motor performance.

Cited by 8 publications

References 41 publications

Is the Focal Muscle Vibration an Effective Motor Conditioning Intervention? A Systematic Review

Is the Focal Muscle Vibration an Effective Motor Conditioning Intervention? A Systematic Review

Effects of Focal Vibration and Robotic Assistive Therapy on Upper Limb Spasticity in incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

VIBROfocus: Design of a focal vibro-tactile robotic-assistive system for spasticity rehabilitation

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