Whole Body Vibration Therapy in Participants With MS Related Balance D
Whole Body Vibration Therapy in Participants With MS Related Balance Deficits
What it found
We found no results in the registry or in papers.
This trial finished 19 years ago. We found no results in the registry or in any paper that cites it.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Whole Body Vibration machine
What it measured
Main measures
NeuroCom Balance Master
Walking and mobilitySF-EMG Nerve conduction velocity test
Berg balance score
Walking and mobility
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 25 to 65
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Inclusion criteria
* Logan student, staff, or faculty or general public with a minimal of 2 year history of diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Exclusion criteria
* Visual or vestibular condition that would affect balance * Non-Ms related systemic illness that would have an adverse effect on balance * Local infection, acute inflammation, injury, tumors or other malignancy, recent wounds, diabetes * Any unstable joints of the lower extremity, recent hip and knee joints or fitted hip or knee pins, bolts and/or plates * Acute thrombosis * Severe migraine, epilepsy * Serious cardiovascular disease, wearing a pacemaker * Any Spinal manipulation within 48 hours * Acute disc herniation, discopathy or spondylolysis * Prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc. that could affect balance * Any implanted device or prosthesis or intrauterine IUD type of device * Pregnancy
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effect of Whole Body Vibration Therapy (WBV) on balance in participants with multiple sclerosis (MS) related balance deficits as measured by the NeuroCom Balance Master, the Sapphire IIME EMG Device and the Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and the Berg Balance Score.
Papers
Background
Romberg A, Virtanen A, Ruutiainen J, Aunola S, Karppi SL, Vaara M, Surakka J, Pohjolainen T, Seppanen A. Effects of a 6-month exercise program on patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized study. Neurology. 2004 Dec 14;63(11):2034-8. doi: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000145761.38400.65.Background
Griffin JW. Use of proprioceptive stimuli in therapeutic exercise. Phys Ther. 1974 Oct;54(10):1072-9. doi: 10.1093/ptj/54.10.1072. No abstract available.
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History
Started
Oct 2006
Finished
Nov 2007