Research progress on the effects of different whole-body vibration parameters on motor function of children with cerebral palsy

GUO Hongjie; CHANG Wanpeng; LIU Shuai; HUANG Yan

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2025-0054

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2025, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (12) : 1353-1357. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2025-0054

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Research progress on the effects of different whole-body vibration parameters on motor function of children with cerebral palsy

GUO Hongjie¹, CHANG Wanpeng², LIU Shuai², HUANG Yan²

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As a non-invasive rehabilitation method, whole-body vibration (WBV) training can improve the motor function of children with cerebral palsy (CP) by adjusting the parameters of vibration type, frequency, amplitude and duration. However, there are many parameters and the mechanism of action is complex, and different parameters and training postures produce different effects. Therefore, the optimal vibration scheme of WBV has not yet reached a consensus. This paper analyzes the actual effects of different vibration parameter schemes in the treatment of children with CP from multiple vibration parameter dimensions, so as to provide more accurate and scientific guidance for clinical practice.

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whole-body vibration / cerebral palsy / vibration parameters

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GUO Hongjie, CHANG Wanpeng, LIU Shuai, HUANG Yan. Research progress on the effects of different whole-body vibration parameters on motor function of children with cerebral palsy[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2025, 33(12): 1353-1357 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2025-0054

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