Resonant and Stochastic Vibration in Neurorehabili

Neurological injuries and age-related decline often impair the processing of sensory information and disrupt motor coordination, gait, and balance. As neuroplasticity has become better understood, vibration-based interventions have emerged as a promising means to stimulate both sensory pathways and motor circuits to promote functional recovery. This paper reviews stochastic and resonant vibration, examines their mechanisms, therapeutic rationales, and clinical applications. We synthesize evidence on whole-body vibration for balance, mobility, and fine motor recovery in aging adults, stroke survivors, and individuals with Parkinson’s disease, highlighting challenges in parameter optimization, generalized efficacy, and safety. We also evaluate recent advances in focused muscle vibration and wearable stochastic resonance devices for upper-limb rehabilitation, identifying their clinical potential as well as limitations in scale, ecological validity, and standardization. Across these modalities, we outline key variables shaping therapeutic outcomes and summarize ongoing efforts to refine protocols, enhance suitability, and integrate vibration therapies into broader neurorehabilitation frameworks. This survey concludes by identifying the most pressing research needs for translating vibration-based interventions into reliable, deployable clinical tools.