Repetitive muscle vibration was applied to the quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles of 11 patients with spastic paraparesis for 90 minutes over 3 days. This led to a reduction in spasticity according to the Ashworth scale in 82% of patients one week later and 56% one month later. Muscle strength improved in 36% of patients and was maintained after one month. All patients who reported spasms or cramps showed improvement one week later that persisted after one month. Gait analysis showed improvements in kinematic and EMG data. All patients showed improved functional ability one month later. This preliminary study suggests repetitive muscle vibration may induce plastic changes in the brain and provide a non-invasive means to
El documento es una nota breve que menciona un congreso que tuvo lugar en Saint-Tropez, Francia, el 4 de junio de 2005. Se celebró un congreso en Saint-Tropez, Francia el 4 de junio de 2005.
The document summarizes a study that investigated the effects of applying vibratory stimulation to the quadriceps muscle of subjects who underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. The study found that applying short periods of vibration for a few consecutive days led to improved balance and equilibrium over longer periods of time, as measured by various parameters, compared to a control group. While leg force was not significantly different between groups, the treated subjects showed a preference for standing on the operated leg, indicating the vibration helped them regain confidence in using that leg for balance. The long-lasting positive effects are believed to be due to improvements in proprioceptive control and learning in the central nervous system.
Repetitive muscle vibration was applied to the quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles of 11 patients with spastic paraparesis for 90 minutes over 3 days. This led to a reduction in spasticity according to the Ashworth scale in 82% of patients one week later and 56% one month later. Muscle strength improved in 36% of patients and was maintained after one month. All patients who reported spasms or cramps showed improvement one week later that persisted after one month. Gait analysis showed improvements in kinematic and EMG data. All patients showed improved functional ability one month later. This preliminary study suggests repetitive muscle vibration may induce plastic changes in the brain and provide a non-invasive means to
El documento es una nota breve que menciona un congreso que tuvo lugar en Saint-Tropez, Francia, el 4 de junio de 2005. Se celebró un congreso en Saint-Tropez, Francia el 4 de junio de 2005.
The document summarizes a study that investigated the effects of applying vibratory stimulation to the quadriceps muscle of subjects who underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. The study found that applying short periods of vibration for a few consecutive days led to improved balance and equilibrium over longer periods of time, as measured by various parameters, compared to a control group. While leg force was not significantly different between groups, the treated subjects showed a preference for standing on the operated leg, indicating the vibration helped them regain confidence in using that leg for balance. The long-lasting positive effects are believed to be due to improvements in proprioceptive control and learning in the central nervous system.