The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of whole-body vibration training on static and dynamic balance, trunk strength in children with cerebral palsy. A total of 12 subjects were recruited and randomly assigned to an experimental (n1=6) ...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of whole-body vibration training on static and dynamic balance, trunk strength in children with cerebral palsy. A total of 12 subjects were recruited and randomly assigned to an experimental (n1=6) or control (n2=6) group. All subjects underwent the trunk exercise program, and experimental group subjects additionally underwent an whole body vibration training (WBV) for 2 times a week, during 4 weeks. Before and after the intervention, static balance was determined by measuring path length, velocity average of COP, dynamic balance was determined PBS (Pediatric Balance Scale), TCMS (Trunk Control Measurement Scale), and trunk strength was assessed strength of trunk flexion, extension. The experimental group tended to improve more than the control group in PBS, TCMS and strength of trunk flexion. WBV program may be helpful to improve dynamic balance and trunk flexion strength for patients with cerebral palsy.