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Objectives: This systematic review critically evaluates the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) exercises on gait, balance, proprioception, strength, and health-related quality of life in patients with common neurological diseases. It specifically focuses on assessing the quality of reported studies and comparing quantitative results.

Design: This is a systematic literature review.

Results: A specific search strategy of 11 databases identified 13 published articles (5 studies of patients with Parkinson disease, 2 with cerebral palsy, 3 with multiple sclerosis, and 3 with stroke) that fulfilled the selection criteria. The quality of the articles was evaluated using a Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale and Dutch Institute for Healthcare Improvement guidelines.

Conclusions: There is moderate evidence that one session of WBV has positive effects on strength, whereas there is a weak level of evidence that WBV could improve …