Effects of Local Vibrations Program of Dorsiflexor Muscles on Neuromotor Recovery in Subacute Stroke Patients - a Multicentric Randomized Controlled Study
The aim of the vibration intervention proposed in the current study is to allow a better neuromotor recovery in subacute stroke patients when compared with standard rehabilitation alone. These last years, it has been proven that the solicitation of a muscle using vibrations may lead to positive effects on the neuromuscular function. Thus, the aim of the current study is to assess if the addition to a standard rehabilitation program of local vibrations sessions of the dorsiflexor muscles of the paretic limb of stroke patients may allow a better recovery of walking speed (primary outcome). One group using vibrations (i.e. experimental group) and one group with sham vibration (i.e. control group) will take part to this study.
• Stroke patients in subacute rehabilitation phase (between 14 days and 3 months post-stroke)
• First hemispheric, ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
• Lower-limb deficiency with an initial motor testing \< 4 according to the MRC scale
• No neurological history with functional impact other than stroke
• Having received informed information about the study and having signed the written consent
• Affiliated or entitled to a social security scheme.