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Whole-body and local muscle vibration therapy may improve quadriceps function after ACLR
October 2017
Whole-body and local muscle vibration therapy may improve quadriceps function after ACLR
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Whole-Body and Local Muscle Vibration Immediately Improve Quadriceps Function in Individuals With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Jul;97(7):1121-9.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
20 patients in rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction were randomized to receive whole-body vibration, local muscle vibration, and control therapy (no vibration) in a cross-over trial design. The purpose of this study was to compare the immediate effects of either vibration therapy protocol in terms of various electromyographic measurements. Results demonstrated that WBV and LMV had comparabl...
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