| Objective: To explore the effect of lowfrequency progressive body vibration to spasticity of hemiplegic lower limb and walking ability in stroke patients. Methods: Sixty seven stroke patients were selected following standards, and randomly divided into control group (CG, n=34) and experimental group (EG, n=33). Conventional rehabilitation was implemented to both groups while CG accepted physical therapy and EG accepted progressive whole body vibration combined with physical therapy. Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), surface electromyography (sEMG), 10 meter walking test, and Functional Ambulation category Scale (FAC) were used before and after treatments. Results: Before and after treatment for 6 weeks, MAS and sEMG evaluations of hemiplegic quadriceps and shin muscle groups, 10 meters walking test and FAC showed significant differences in both groups (P<0.05), and there was significant difference between two groups after treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion: The lowfrequency progressive whole body vibration can reduce the spasticity of hemiplegic lower limb, and improve walking ability in stroke patients. |
