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Eşrefoğlu A, Henry M, Baudry S. Influence of Proprioceptive Inputs and Force Feedback Modality on Force Reproduction Performance. J Mot Behav 2023; 56:150-160. [PMID: 38170961 DOI: 10.1080/00222895.2023.2280260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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The sense of force can be assessed using a force reproduction task (FRT), which consists of matching a target force with visual feedback (TARGET phase) and reproducing it without visual feedback (REPRODUCTION phase). We investigated the relevance of muscle proprioception during the TARGET phase (EXP1) and the influence of the sensory source used for the force feedback (EXP2). Accordingly, EXP1 compared the force reproduction error (RE) between trials with (LV) and without (NoLV) local tendon vibration applied on the first dorsal interosseous during the TARGET phase, while EXP2 compared RE between trials performed with visual (VISIO) or auditory (AUDIO) feedback. The FRT was performed with the index finger at 5% and 20% of the maximal force (MVC). RE was greater with LV compared with NoLV at 5% (p = 0.004) but not 20% MVC (p = 0.65). The involvement of muscle proprioception in RFT was further supported by the increase in RE with LV frequency (supplementary experiment). RE was greater for VISIO than AUDIO at 5% (p < 0.001) but not 20% MVC (p = 0.054). This study evidences the relevance of proprioceptive inputs during the target PHASE and the influence of the force feedback modality on RE, and thereby on the assessment of the sense of force.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alp Eşrefoğlu
- Laboratory of Applied Biology, Research Unit in Applied Neurophysiology (LABNeuro), ULB-Neurosciences Institute (UNI), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Applied Biology, Research Unit in Applied Neurophysiology (LABNeuro), ULB-Neurosciences Institute (UNI), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
- Neurophysiology of Movement Laboratory, Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA
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- Laboratory of Applied Biology, Research Unit in Applied Neurophysiology (LABNeuro), ULB-Neurosciences Institute (UNI), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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Henry M, Eşrefoğlu A, Duchateau J, Baudry S. Effects of tendon vibration and age on force reproduction task performed with wrist flexors. Exp Brain Res 2022; 240:941-951. [PMID: 35089392 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-022-06311-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The sense of force is suggested to rely in part on proprioceptive inputs when assessed with a force reproduction task. The age-related alterations in proprioceptive system could, therefore, alter the sense of force. This study investigated the effects of tendon vibration on a force reproduction task performed with the wrist flexors in 18 young (20-40 year) and 18 older adults (60-90 year). Participants matched a target force (5% or 20% of their maximal force) with visual feedback of the force produced (target phase), and reproduced the target force without visual feedback (reproduction phase) after a 5-s rest period with or without vibration. The force reproduction error was expressed as the ratio between the force produced during the reproduction and the target phases. For the trials with vibration, the error was expressed as the ratio between the force produced during the reproduction phase performed with and without vibration. Tactile acuity was assessed with a two-point discrimination test. The error was greater at 5% than at 20% contraction intensity (p < 0.001), and in older [56.5 (32.2)%; mean (SD)] than in young adults [33.5 (13.6)%] at 5% (p = 0.002) but not 20% target (p = 0.46). Tendon vibration had a greater effect at 5% than 20% contraction intensity, and in older [41.7 (32.4)%, p < 0.001] than young adults [20.0 (16.1)%]. Tactile acuity was lesser in older than young adults (p < 0.001). The results support the contribution of proprioception in the sense of force, and highlight a decrease in performance with ageing restricted to low-force contractions.
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- Mélanie Henry
- Laboratory of Applied Biology, Research Unit in Applied Neurophysiology (LABNeuro), ULB-Neurosciences Institute (UNI), Faculty for Motor Sciences, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 808, Route de Lennik, CP 640, 1070, Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Applied Biology, Research Unit in Applied Neurophysiology (LABNeuro), ULB-Neurosciences Institute (UNI), Faculty for Motor Sciences, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 808, Route de Lennik, CP 640, 1070, Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Applied Biology, Research Unit in Applied Neurophysiology (LABNeuro), ULB-Neurosciences Institute (UNI), Faculty for Motor Sciences, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 808, Route de Lennik, CP 640, 1070, Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Applied Biology, Research Unit in Applied Neurophysiology (LABNeuro), ULB-Neurosciences Institute (UNI), Faculty for Motor Sciences, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 808, Route de Lennik, CP 640, 1070, Brussels, Belgium.
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Coppieters MW, Andersen J, Selbæk H, Herland K, Ajja R, Markussen H, Hodges PW. Sense of effort is distorted in people with chronic low back pain. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2021; 53:102376. [PMID: 33848943 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Proprioceptive deficits in people with low back pain (LBP) have traditionally been attributed to altered paraspinal muscle spindle afference and its central processing. Studies conducted in the upper limb demonstrated that sense of effort is also an important source of kinaesthetic information. OBJECTIVES To better understand proprioceptive deficits in people with chronic LBP (cLBP), this study aimed to test whether sense of effort is affected in people with cLBP. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. METHOD Fourteen participants with cLBP and fourteen healthy participants performed a 120 s force matching task with their trunk extensor muscles at a low intensity. RESULTS When visual feedback of the generated force was provided, both groups performed the task accurately. Removal of visual feedback resulted in an increase in error for both groups (p < 0.0001), but the increase in error was significantly larger for the cLBP group (p = 0.023). This larger error could be attributed to undershooting of the target force (p = 0.020). The control group did not consistently undershoot or overshoot the target force (p = 0.93). Furthermore, the amount of undershooting for the cLBP group increased as the task progressed (p = 0.016), which was not observed for the control group (p = 0.80). CONCLUSIONS The results of this study revealed that sense of effort is affected in cLBP. People with cLBP overestimated the trunk extension force they generated, and the error increased as the trial progressed. With visual feedback however, people with cLBP were able to compensate and perform the task as accurately as people without cLBP.
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- Michel W Coppieters
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane and Gold Coast, Parklands Drive, QLD 4222, Southport, Australia; Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Van der Boechorststraat 9, 1081 BT, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Public Health and Nutrition Department, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
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- Norwegian Handball Federation, Oslo, Norway; Department of Health, Olympiatoppen, Oslo, Norway; Norwegian Athletics Federation, Oslo, Norway
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Janz Vernoski JL, Bjorkland JR, Kramer TJ, Oczak ST, Borstad AL. A Simple Non-invasive Method for Temporary Knockdown of Upper Limb Proprioception. J Vis Exp 2018. [PMID: 29553516 DOI: 10.3791/57218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Proprioception may be the least well measured of all contributors to the neural control of movement. New precise, reliable measures of proprioception are needed for clinical diagnosis of impairment, and to measure outcomes of proprioceptive training. The purpose of this simple, non-invasive method is to temporarily knockdown upper limb proprioception in healthy adults, to an extent that would be useful in the development and testing of upper limb proprioception measures. Knockdown models have two main advantages over studying humans with impaired proprioception: participant availability and the ability to control the extent of impairment across participants. Current published methods of temporary proprioception knockdown of the upper limb, such as ischemic nerve blocks and cryotherapy, are invasive, impractical, or uncomfortable for the participant. Here, vibration over the ulnar groove was used to reduce upper limb proprioception. High frequency vibration may reduce proprioceptive acuity by inhibiting pacinian corpuscle-induced input. The effect of vibration used in this protocol was confirmed using two quantitative measures. This method was simple to administer, comfortable for participants, and practical.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, The College of St. Scholastica
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- Department of Physical Therapy, The College of St. Scholastica
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Moreira-Marconi E, Sá-Caputo DC, Dionello CF, Guedes-Aguiar EO, Sousa-Gonçalves CR, Morel DS, Paineiras-Domingos LL, Souza PL, Kütter CR, Costa-Cavalcanti RG, Costa G, Paiva PC, Figueiredo C, Brandão-Sobrinho-Neto S, Stark C, Unger M, Bernardo-Filho M. WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION EXERCISE IS WELL TOLERATED IN PATIENTS WITH DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL, COMPLEMENTARY, AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES : AJTCAM 2017; 14:2-10. [PMID: 28740938 PMCID: PMC5514435 DOI: 10.21010/ajtcam.v14i4s.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by a defective gene located on the X-chromosome, responsible for the production of the dystrophin protein. Complications in the musculoskeletal system have been previously described in DMD patients. Whole body vibration exercise (WBVE) is a treatment that improves musculoskeletal function in movement disorders. The aim of this study was to review the effects of WBVE on functional mobility, bone and muscle in DMD patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Four databases were searched. Three eligible studies were found; all three conclude the management of DMD patients with WBV was clinically well tolerated. The studies used a side-alternating WBV system, frequencies 7 - 24 Hz; and amplitudes 2 - 4 mm. RESULTS A work indicates that a temporary increase in creatine kinase in DMD during the first days of WBV was observed, but other authors did not find changes. No significant changes in bone mass, muscle strength or bone markers. Some patients reported subjective functional improvement during training. Interpretation. CONCLUSION It is concluded that WBV seems to be a feasible and well tolerated exercise modality in DMD patients.
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- Eloá Moreira-Marconi
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Fisiopatologia Clínica e Experimental, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Fisiopatologia Clínica e Experimental, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Médicas, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Mestrado Profissional em Saúde Medicina laboratorial e tecnologia forense, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Mestrado Profissional em Saúde Medicina laboratorial e tecnologia forense, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Mestrado Profissional em Saúde Medicina laboratorial e tecnologia forense, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
- Mestrado Profissional em Saúde Medicina laboratorial e tecnologia forense, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Children´s Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Cologne Centre for Musculoskeletal Biomechanics (CCMB), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
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- Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (LAVIMPIC), Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Boucher JA, Abboud J, Nougarou F, Normand MC, Descarreaux M. The Effects of Vibration and Muscle Fatigue on Trunk Sensorimotor Control in Low Back Pain Patients. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0135838. [PMID: 26308725 PMCID: PMC4550235 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0135838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Changes in sensorimotor function and increased trunk muscle fatigability have been identified in patients with chronic low back pain (cLBP). This study assessed the control of trunk force production in conditions with and without local erector spinae muscle vibration and evaluated the influence of muscle fatigue on trunk sensorimotor control. METHODS Twenty non-specific cLBP patients and 20 healthy participants were asked to perform submaximal isometric trunk extension torque with and without local vibration stimulation, before and after a trunk extensor muscle fatigue protocol. Constant error (CE), variable error (VE) as well as absolute error (AE) in peak torque were computed and compared across conditions. Trunk extensor muscle activation during isometric contractions and during the fatigue protocol was measured using surface electromyography (sEMG). RESULTS Force reproduction accuracy of the trunk was significantly lower in the patient group (CE = 9.81 ± 2.23 Nm; AE = 18.16 ± 3.97 Nm) than in healthy participants (CE = 4.44 ± 1.68 Nm; AE = 12.23 ± 2.44 Nm). Local erector spinae vibration induced a significant reduction in CE (4.33 ± 2.14 Nm) and AE (13.71 ± 3.45 Nm) mean scores in the patient group. Healthy participants conversely showed a significant increase in CE (8.17 ± 2.10 Nm) and AE (16.29 ± 2.82 Nm) mean scores under vibration conditions. The fatigue protocol induced erector spinae muscle fatigue as illustrated by a significant decrease in sEMG median time-frequency slopes. Following the fatigue protocol, patients with cLBP showed significant decrease in sEMG root mean square activity at L4-5 level and responded in similar manner with and without vibration stimulation in regard to CE mean scores. CONCLUSIONS Patients with cLBP have a less accurate force reproduction sense than healthy participants. Local muscle vibration led to significant trunk neuromuscular control improvements in the cLBP patients before and after a muscle fatigue protocol. Muscle vibration stimulation during motor control exercises is likely to influence motor adaptation and could be considered in the treatment of cLBP. Further work is needed to clearly identify at what levels of the sensorimotor system these gains are achievable.
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- Jean-Alexandre Boucher
- Département de Psychologie, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
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- Département d’anatomie, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
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- Département des sciences de l’activité physique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
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- Département de chiropratique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
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- Département des sciences de l’activité physique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
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