Effect of Whole Body Vibration Training on Balance and Walking Ability of Post-acute Stroke Patients

Objective: To explore the effect of whole body vibration on balance and walking ability in post-acute stroke patients.Methods: Twenty patients were assigned randomly to control group(10 cases) and vibration group(10 cases).Both groups received regular rehabilitation treatment for 6 weeks.In addition,vibration group received whole body vibration training.Outcome variables included the Berg balance scale and functional ambulation category before and six weeks after treatment.Results: There was significant difference in the scores of Berg balance and functional ambulation category in both groups before and after treatment(P0.01) or between two groups(P0.05).Conclusion: The whole body vibration training to post-acute stroke patients is effective on balance and walking ability.