A stroke can affect muscle strength, balance, coordination, walking and control of one side of the body. Fatigue and reduced confidence in movement are also common. Recovery is always individual, and training aims to support functional capacity, safe movement and as much independence as possible in everyday life. The Finnish Current Care Guideline emphasises a comprehensive approach to functional capacity and states that increasing rehabilitation intensity generally improves recovery.
Power Plate training uses whole-body vibration to activate the neuromuscular system while individually selected exercises are performed on the platform. Training can begin with support and be carefully adapted to your current mobility. We can practise weight shifting, more balanced loading between the two sides of the body, balance, lower-limb control and rising from a chair.
A 2024 meta-analysis of 25 randomised trials involving 991 participants found that whole-body vibration training improved motor function and balance and reduced spasticity after stroke. Canadian Stroke Best Practices recommends whole-body vibration as an adjunct therapy for improving balance after stroke.
Power Plate does not replace neurological rehabilitation, physiotherapy or other multidisciplinary care, but it is well worth incorporating alongside them as individually tailored training that supports functional capacity. Before training begins, factors including the time since the stroke, muscle strength, balance, spasticity, sensory changes, the need for mobility aids, fatigue during exertion and overall health are taken into account. Training begins when your medical condition is stable and exercise has been assessed as safe.
Book an appointment for your individually tailored Power Plate training to support balance, muscle activation and confidence in movement safely as part of your recovery.