Wibroterapia.ProDla lekarzy, rehabilitantów, opiekunów
In sports, it is important to use short breaks to accelerate post-exercise recovery. Previous studies have revealed that: vibration can reduce post-exercise muscle soreness. However, there is still high heterogeneity in the effects of vibration on cardiovascular autonomic activities. Most studies to date have focused on high-frequency vibration. The findings of this study provide a […]
The goal of American researchers was to evaluate the feasibility of a glove providing mechanical vibrotactile stimulation (VTS) of the hand, as well as the rehabilitation potential of the VTS glove in restoring hand function in people with chronic stroke. VTS glove improved skin tactile perception, decreased finger spasticity, as well as increased the range […]
The aim of the presented research by scientists from American universities was to test the concept of a vibrating wristband, a portable hand orthosis designed to improve the efficiency of a hand affected by functional impairment after a stroke. The authors referred to it as “TheraBracelet” (possibly short for “therapeutic bracelet”). They focused on demonstrating […]
The aim of the present work of Japanese scientists from the University of Kagoshima was to investigate the therapeutic vibration potential to inhibit upper limb spasticity in hemiplegic stroke patients. 5-minute vibration (91 Hz, 1 mm) improved the parameters of the F wave and MAS results, showing a significant reduction in spasticity immediately after its […]
One of the common complications after stroke is functional impairment of the upper limb. Effective methods of combating this ailment are constantly being researched. One of them is the administration of segmental muscle vibration (SMV) to activate cortical motor excitability. The aim of the presented work of Italian scientists was to analyze the effect of […]
In this study, Belgian scientists reviewed studies examining the effect of various therapies on the macroscopic morphology of the muscles and tendons of the lower limbs in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). They analyzed the effects of, among others, whole-body vibration (WBV), which is often used to reduce muscle tension (spasticity), improve posture control, […]
Local vibrations (LV) and whole-body vibration (WBV) are used in neurorehabilitation to regulate muscle tension, increase neuromuscular efficiency and improve balance and mobility. However, little is known about the direct influence of vibration interventions on postural control in patients with ataxia (lack of smooth and precise movement resulting from disturbed nervous coordination of muscle function). […]
The unilateral spatial neglect (USN) is a neuropsychological consequence of stroke and damage to neural networks, affecting spatial orientation among others. Patients do not detect stimuli located opposite to the damaged hemisphere of the brain and do not respond to them. In people with left USN, it has been shown that subjective straight-ahead (SSA) is […]
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is often associated with chronic quadriceps dysfunction leading to abnormal gait biomechanics and joint damage. Previous studies have shown that vibration improves quadriceps function in people with ACLR, but the duration of these effects is unknown. Therefore, American scientists from High Point University analyzed the time course of quadriceps muscle […]
In the symptomatic treatment of many neuromuscular diseases (such as in the case of excessive, abnormal muscle tone, spasticity, torticollis, clubfoot, cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis) injection of botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is used. BoNT lowers muscle tension. In order to achieve sustained improvement, in many cases repeated injections and high doses of BoNT must be […]
