Introduction
cerebral palsy, sVT
NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS, CEREBRAL PALSY
There is increasing evidence that vibration therapy (VT) is an effective rehabilitation tool for children with neuromuscular disorders, including cerebral palsy (CP). It has been found to be effective in improving mobility [Although VT has been increasingly studied in children with CP over the last decade, optimal therapeutic VT protocols are yet to be determined. VT protocol is defined according to the VT frequency, peak-to-peak amplitude, direction of vibration, and duration of treatment. Frequency, or the number of complete oscillation cycles per second, has been reported in the literature across a relatively wide range from 5 to 30 Hz [The present study sought to compare the potential effects of sVT protocols according to duration and frequency on mobility, motor function, muscle and bone health, and quality of life in young children aged 5–12 years with CP Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level I-III.