| Effect of local vibration on spasticity and independence of daily living in patients with spinal cord injury |
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| EN KeyWords: spinal cord injury local vibration spasticity |
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| Objective: To investigate the effects of local vibration (LV) on spasticity and independence of daily living in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods: Sixty-four patients with SCI were randomly divided into LV group (n=32) and control group (n=32). The patients in LV group were treated with LV and conventional rehabilitation, and those in control group treated with conventional rehabilitation only. The spasticity and activities of daily living were assessed by modified Ashworth scale (MAS) and modified Barthel Index (MBI) before and after treatment. Results: The MAS scores were significantly decreased, and MBI scores significantly increased in both groups after treatment as compared with those before treatment (P<0.05). There was significant difference in the MAS scores between two groups after treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion: LV can significantly decrease spasticity in SCI patients but can't improve the ability of independence of daily living and transfers. |
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