Effects of repeated vibratory stimulation of wrist and elbow flexors on hand dexterity, strength, and sensory function in patients with chronic stroke: A pilot study
- Authors
- Choi, W.-H.
- Issue Date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Society of Physical Therapy Science (Rigaku Ryoho Kagakugakkai)
- Keywords
- Chronic stroke; Dexterity; Vibratory stimulation
- Citation
- Journal of Physical Therapy Science, v.29, no.4, pp.605 - 608
- Journal Title
- Journal of Physical Therapy Science
- Volume
- 29
- Number
- 4
- Start Page
- 605
- End Page
- 608
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/6620
- DOI
- 10.1589/jpts.29.605
- ISSN
- 0915-5287
- Abstract
- [Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of repeated vibratory stimulation to muscles related to hand functions on dexterity, strength, and sensory function in patients with chronic stroke. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 10 stroke patients with hemiplegia participated in this study. They were divided into two groups: a) Experimental and b) Control, with five randomly selected subjects for each group. The experimental group received vibratory stimulation, while the control group received the traditional physical therapy. Both interventions were performed for 30 minutes each session, three times a week for four weeks. [Results] There was a significant within-group improvement in the box and block test results in both groups for dexterity. Grip strength improved in both groups but the improvement was not statistically significant. [Conclusion] The vibratory stimulation activated the biceps brachii and flexor carpi radialis, which increased dexterity to grasp and lift the box and block from the surface. Therefore, repeated vibratory stimulation to muscles related to hand functions improved hand dexterity equality to the traditional physical therapy in patients with chronic stroke. © 2017 The Society of Physical Therapy Science. Published by IPEC Inc.
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