title: Whole-body vibration training compared with resistance training: effect on spasticity, muscle strength and motor performance in adults with cerebral palsy.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect on spasticity, muscle strength and motor performance after 8 weeks of whole-body vibration training compared with resistance training in adults with cerebral palsy.
  
  
  METHODS
  Fourteen persons with spastic diplegia (21-41 years) were randomized to intervention with either whole-body vibration training (n=7) or resistance training (n=7). Pre- and post-training measures of spasticity using the modified Ashworth scale, muscle strength using isokinetic dynamometry, walking ability using Six-Minute Walk Test, balance using Timed Up and Go test and gross motor performance using Gross Motor Function Measure were performed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Spasticity decreased in knee extensors in the whole-body vibration group. Muscle strength increased in the resistance training group at the velocity 30 degrees /s and in both groups at 90 degrees /s. Six-Minute Walk Test and Timed Up and Go test did not change significantly. Gross Motor Function Measure increased in the whole-body vibration group.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  These data suggest that an 8-week intervention of whole-body vibration training or resistance training can increase muscle strength, without negative effect on spasticity, in adults with cerebral palsy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Stockholm, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. lotta.ahlborg@ds.se
authors.forename: Lotta
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ahlborg
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Andersson
authors.forename: Per
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Julin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014732:Vibration / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016138:Walking / Q000502:physiology