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Does Vibration Training Increase Stability In Functionally Unstable Ankles?, Nicole Bryan
Does Vibration Training Increase Stability In Functionally Unstable Ankles?, Nicole Bryan
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OJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not vibration training increases stability in functionally unstable ankles.
STUDY DESIGN: Review of three English language randomized control trials (RCTs) published in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
DATA SOURCES: Three non-blind randomized control trials found via PubMed.
OUTCOMES MEASURED: Efficacy was measured with one (experimental) group receiving vibration training and the other (control) group using either non-vibration exercise techniques or no exercise. Increased stability was measured with electromyography (EMG), balance testing or an isokinetic dynamometer.
RESULTS: Vibration training is a useful tool to …