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The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to test the hypothesis
that a three-week whole body vibration (WBV) training in addition to a standard
rehabilitation program improves walking ability in patients with Multiple
Sclerosis (MS). METHOD: Sixty patients with definite MS were
randomly allocated to the intervention or control group. Training sessions were
performed three times per week for three weeks. Patients adopted a moderate squat
position on a vibration platform. The training sessions comprised series of 3 x
60-sec exercise sets with increasing amplitude between sessions from 1 to 2 mm.
During the exercise series, the vibration platform was turned on for the
intervention group and switched off for the control group. A mixed factor ANOVA
was used to compare sit to stand test, timed up and go test, 10-meter walk test,
and 6-min walk test data between patient groups and between baseline and
follow-up. RESULTS: All outcome measures improved from baseline to follow-up (P <
0.001). The 6-minute walk test showed significantly greater improvements from
baseline to follow-up for the intervention than for the control group (P <
0.001). CONCLUSION: Determinants of walking ability in patients with MS that are
specific to walking endurance tasks are most affected by vibration training
designed to improve strength endurance.

Langue : ANGLAIS