The results revealed that despite significant strength gains , many studies failed to show a significant improvement in walking capacity .
Strength testing and strengthening exercises were prioritized for the knee extensors and flexors , despite their relatively minor role in human walking .
Strengthening exercises performed in the neurologic population are not specific to the main muscle groups responsible for the power generation required for walking .
There is a predisposition for strength testing and strengthening exercises to focus on the knee flexors and extensors despite their relatively minor role during walking .
The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the task specificity of strength training programs for walking in neurologic rehabilitation .
Whole-body vibration training compared with resistance training: effect on spasticity, muscle strength and motor performance in adults with cerebral palsy.
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect on spasticity , muscle strength and motor performance after 8 weeks of whole-body vibration training compared with resistance training in adults with cerebral palsy . METHODS Fourteen persons with spastic diplegia ( 21 - 41 years ) were r and omized to intervention with either whole-body vibration training ( n=7 ) or resistance training ( n=7 ) . Pre- and post-training measures of spasticity using the modified Ashworth scale , muscle strength using isokinetic dynamometry , walking ability using Six-Minute Walk Test , balance using Timed Up and Go test and gross motor performance using Gross Motor Function Measure were performed . RESULTS Spasticity decreased in knee extensors in the whole-body vibration group . Muscle strength increased in the resistance training group at the velocity 30 degrees /s and in both groups at 90 degrees /s . Six-Minute Walk Test and Timed Up and Go test did not change significantly . Gross Motor Function Measure increased in the whole-body vibration group . CONCLUSION These data suggest that an 8-week intervention of whole-body vibration training or resistance training can increase muscle strength , without negative effect on spasticity , in adults with cerebral palsy
The results revealed that despite significant strength gains , many studies failed to show a significant improvement in walking capacity .
Strength testing and strengthening exercises were prioritized for the knee extensors and flexors , despite their relatively minor role in human walking .
Strengthening exercises performed in the neurologic population are not specific to the main muscle groups responsible for the power generation required for walking .
There is a predisposition for strength testing and strengthening exercises to focus on the knee flexors and extensors despite their relatively minor role during walking .
The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the task specificity of strength training programs for walking in neurologic rehabilitation .