2018. Ritzmann. Vibration Therapy In Patients With CP systematic review Flashcards

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What does the traffic light report for whole body vibration?

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  • gross motor goal: yellow over worth it line, half way up to green (1-3 RCTs)
  • tone management: just above worth it line (1-3 RCTs)
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According to the systematic study what does one session of whole body vibration do? (3 things)

(Ritzmann 2018)

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  1. Reduces reflex excitability
  2. Reduces spasticity
  3. Reduces coordination deficits
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What positive effects does whole body vibration have? And what long term?

(Ritzmann 2018)

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Positive effect on

  • ability to move
  • strength
  • gait
  • mobility

Long term?

  • reduce muscle tone + spasticity
  • improve mobility
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What changes are there in the muscles immediately after vibration?

(Ritzmann 2018)

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Antagonise- muscle activity

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Vibration therapy triggers what two types of stimulation? And what does it do in these?

(Ritzmann 2018)

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Sensory stimulation: muscle spindles, golgi-tendon organ join receptors

Mechanical stimulation: Dampening of vibration stimulus by muscle-tendon complex and rhythmic joint movement

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Vibration therapy helps patients with CP to master daily life challenges primarily through:

(Ritzmann 2018)

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Facilitation of movement quality

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