Application of Vertical Whole Body Vibration in Stroke Patients: Neuromuscular Effects, and Clinical Efficacy

Leg exercises

Low intensity whole body vibration

Leg exercises

High intensity whole body vibration

Leg exercises

Isometric knee muscle strength

Isometric knee muscle strength

Eccentric knee muscle strength at a velocity of 60 degrees per second

Eccentric knee muscle strength at a velocity of 60 degrees per second

Concentric knee muscle strength at a velocity of 60 degrees per second

Concentric knee muscle strength at a velocity of 60 degrees per second

Distance walked in the Six Minute Walk Test

Distance walked in the Six Minute Walk Test

Average oxygen consumption rate during the Six Minute Walk Test

Average oxygen consumption rate during the Six Minute Walk Test

Time taken to complete the Timed Up and Go Test

Time taken to complete the Timed Up and Go Test

Time taken to complete the Five-times-sit-to-stand test

Time taken to complete the Five-times-sit-to-stand test

Distance reached in the Functional Reach test

Distance reached in the Functional Reach test

Balance score as measured by the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test

Balance score as measured by the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test

Walking ability as measured by the Functional Ambulation Category

Walking ability as measured by the Functional Ambulation Category

Balance confidence scores as measured by the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale

Balance confidence scores as measured by the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale

Quality of life score as measured by the 12-item Short Form Health Survey

Quality of life score as measured by the 12-item Short Form Health Survey

Level of activity participation as measured by the Frenchay Activities Index

Level of activity participation as measured by the Frenchay Activities Index

Level of perceived environmental barriers as measured by the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors

Level of perceived environmental barriers as measured by the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors

Ankle spasticity score as measured by the Modified Ashworth Scale

Ankle spasticity score as measured by the Modified Ashworth Scale