Comparison of Pneumatic and Electromagnetic Muscle Vibrators to Stimulate Muscle Proprioceptors
Completed
- Conditions
- Proprioceptive Postural Control
- Registration Number
- NCT02007135
- Lead Sponsor
- KU Leuven
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the concurrent validity of a newly developed pneumatic, fMRI compatible muscle vibrator as compared to a electromagnetic muscle vibrator in the stimulation of muscle proprioceptors.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 10
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- History of major trauma and/or major orthopedic surgery of the spine, pelvis or lower quadrant
- One of the following conditions: Parkinson, MS, Stroke with sequels....
- Radicular symptoms
- Not Dutch-speaking
- Strong opioids
- Neck pain
- Ankle problems
- Smoking
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Proprioceptive postural control 6 months Center of pressure displacement on a force plate in standing in response to local muscle vibration on ankle and back muscles to specifically detect the role of proprioception in postural control.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
🇧🇪Leuven, Belgium