Whole Body Vibration Therapy in Participants With MS Related Balance Deficits
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 25 - 65 |
| Updated: | 3/30/2013 |
| Start Date: | October 2006 |
| End Date: | November 2007 |
| Contact: | Dennis Enix, DC, MBA |
| Email: | dennis.enix@logan.edu |
| Phone: | 636-227-2100 |
The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effect of Whole Body Vibration Therapy
(WBV) on balance in participants with multiple sclerosis (MS) related balance deficits as
measured by the NeuroCom Balance Master, the Sapphire IIME EMG Device and the Kurtzke
Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and the Berg Balance Score.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Logan student, staff, or faculty or general public with a minimal of 2 year history
of diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Visual or vestibular condition that would affect balance
- Non-Ms related systemic illness that would have an adverse effect on balance
- Local infection, acute inflammation, injury, tumors or other malignancy, recent
wounds, diabetes
- Any unstable joints of the lower extremity, recent hip and knee joints or fitted hip
or knee pins, bolts and/or plates
- Acute thrombosis
- Severe migraine, epilepsy
- Serious cardiovascular disease, wearing a pacemaker
- Any Spinal manipulation within 48 hours
- Acute disc herniation, discopathy or spondylolysis
- Prescription or herbal muscle stimulants, relaxants, etc. that could affect balance
- Any implanted device or prosthesis or intrauterine IUD type of device
- Pregnancy
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