Rationale for the use of vibration in management of tactile defensive patients

Catherine McMahon*

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Abstract

Physiotherapists use a variety of sensory stimulation techniques in the management of many clinical conditions including disorders of the central nervous system, peripheral nerve lesions and amputations. The rationale underlying these techniques is based on the neurophysiological effects of different types of sensory input onindividual receptors and the central nervous system as a whole. In recent years, neurophysiological research has necessitated a critical reappraisal of many old assumptions about the central nervous system. This paper examines the rationale for using vibration in the ‘tactile defensive’ patient and questions earlier conceptual models. Effects of vibratory stimulation on the nervous system are discussed, with some pertinent methodological considerations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)75-79
Number of pages5
JournalAustralian Journal of Physiotherapy
Volume27
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 1981
Externally publishedYes

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