The acute effect of whole body vibration on spasticity of the calf muscle in stroke patients

The acute effect of whole body vibration on spasticity of the calf muscle in stroke patients - Whole body vibration and spasticity

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON32738

Enrollment

Registered

2008-10-28

Start date

2009-09-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-06

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Conditions

cerebrovascular accident stroke

Interventions

Exposure to whole body vibration for three minutes in a standing position.

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Single stroke at least one year ago, Ability to stand on the device without aids, Score Score >=4 (0 - 5) based on modified ashworth scale

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any associated central nervous diseases such as parkinson and multiple sclerosis. Recent or possible thrombosis, severe headache, vestibular disorders, advanced arthritis, lower limb implant, synthetic implants (e.g. Pace Maker), Lumbar disc problem and any discopathy in the vertebral column, acute systemic infection or inflammation, and all general contraindications for WBV such as recent fractures, gall bladder or kidney stones and malignancies.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
EMG measurement: - Hoffman(H-) reflex - M-response - H/M ratio Spasticity assesment by the modified Ashworth scale.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Goniometry of the ankle joint.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)