Comparison of the effect of whole-body vibration therapy versus conventional therapy on functional balance of patients with Parkinson’s disease: adding a mixed group

Guadarrama-Molina, Eduardo; Barrón-Gámez, Carlos Enrique; Estrada‐Bellmann, Ingrid; Meléndez-Flores, Jesús D.; Ramírez-Castañeda, Paola; Hernández-Suárez, Rosa María Gisela; Menchaca-Pérez, Minerva; Salas-Fraire, Oscar

doi:10.1007/s13760-020-01439-7

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“…The effects of WBV on PD populations were investigated in 14 studies. Thirteen studies included human participants diagnosed with PD [ 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 ] and one study in a PD mouse model following brain decapitation [ 64 ].…”

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“…The control intervention, intervention duration and WBV parameters varied across all studies. The control interventions comprised sham vibration [ 53 , 54 ], placebo [ 51 , 59 , 61 , 63 ], rest [ 56 , 57 ], listening to music [ 55 ], moderate walking [ 52 ] and conventional (physical) therapies [ 58 , 60 , 62 ]. The intervention duration varied from one day to four weeks.…”

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“…The methodological quality of the human studies was considered “fair” [ 52 , 56 , 57 , 62 ], “good” [ 51 , 54 , 55 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 63 ] or “excellent” [ 53 , 61 ] according to the PEDro scale ( Table A2 ). The animal study [ 64 ] was considered of “good” quality according to the ARRIVE guidelines ( Table A3 ).…”

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“…Table 2 presents an overview of the main findings. In humans, ten studies found better scores post WBV vs. pre WBV for several outcome measures, including overall motor function [ 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 60 ], mobility [ 59 ], fall risk [ 53 ], gait [ 53 , 59 , 60 ], balance [ 51 , 58 , 59 , 60 ], postural stability [ 52 , 53 , 54 ], flexibility [ 61 ], non-motor symptoms [ 55 ], anxiety [ 55 ], depressive symptoms [ 55 ], quality of life [ 55 ], fatigue [ 55 ] and metabolic effects [ 62 ]. Four studies revealed a superior beneficial effect of WBV compared to the control group or control condition on specific outcome measures.…”

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Potential of Whole-Body Vibration in Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Human and Animal Studies

Arauz

Ahuja

Kamsma

et al. 2022

Biology

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(1) Background: When the severity of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) increases, patients often have difficulties in performing exercises. Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) may be a suitable alternative. This systematic review aims to clarify if WBV shows potential as rehabilitative therapy for PD patients. (2) Methods: We searched several databases for controlled trials investigating the effects of WBV (1) on PD populations and (2) PD neuropathological mechanisms. We included both human and animal studies and performed meta-analyses. (3) Results: The studies on PD populations (14 studies) show an overall significant, but small, effect in favor of WBV (Hedges’ g = 0.28), for which the effects on stability (Hedges’ g = 0.39) and balance (Hedges’ g = 0.30) are the most prominent. The studies on the neuropathological mechanisms (18 studies) show WBV effects on neuroinflammation (Hedges’ g = –1.12) and several specific WBV effects on neurotransmitter systems, growth factors, neurogenesis, synaptic plasticity and oxidative stress. (4) Conclusions: The effects of WBV on human PD patients remains inconclusive. Nevertheless, WBV protocols with sufficient duration (≥3 weeks), session frequency (≥3 sessions/week) and vibration frequency (≥20 Hz) show potential as a treatment method, especially for motor function. The potential of WBV for PD patients is confirmed by the effects on the neuropathological mechanisms in mostly non-PD populations. We recommend high-quality future studies on both PD patients and PD mouse models to optimize WBV protocols and to examine the neuropathological mechanisms in PD populations.

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Potential of Whole-Body Vibration in Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Human and Animal Studies

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“…Other studies have compared the benefits of a WBV program, over several weeks, with placebo [76,77], with an aerobic exercise program [78], conventional balance training [79] and conventional therapy and combined (conventional + WBV) therapy [80]. When compared to placebo, one study [76] reported no advantage of WBV but the other study [77] reported significantly better results in the WBV group regarding balance and gait parameters.…”

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Whole-Body Vibration Approaches in Neurological Disorders

Bernardo-Filho¹,

Sá-Caputo²,

Seixas³

et al. 2021

Therapy Approaches in Neurological Disorders

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Bipedalism in humans is associated with an upright spine, however, this condition is not found in other animals with that skill. This may have favored the ability to harness the influence of the gravitational forces on the body. Furthermore, it is suggested that human feet have evolved to facilitate bipedal locomotion, losing an opposable digit that grasped branches in favor of a longitudinal arch that stiffens the foot and aids bipedal gait. Gait is a repetition of sequences of body segments to move the body forward while maintaining balance. The bipedal gait favors the contact of the feet of the individual with the floor. As a result, the mechanical vibration (MV) generated during walking, running or other activity with the feet are, normally, are added to the body. In these various situations, the forces would induce the production of MV with consequent transmission to the whole body of the individual and there is the generation of whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise naturally. However, when a person has a disability, this normal addition of the MV to body does not occur. This also happens with the sedentary or bedridden individual due to illness. In this case, there are the MV yielded in vibrating platforms. The exposure of the individual to the WBV leads to physiological responses at musculoskeletal, neurological, endocrinological, and vascular levels. Considering the state of the art of this theme and the previously cited scientific information, it is plausible to assume that WBV could be a useful tool to be used on the management of individuals with neurological conditions, such as in Parkinson’s disease, stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, spinocerebellar ataxia and Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and neuropathy (diabetes- and chemotherapy-related), among others. Indeed, improvements due to the WBV have been described regarding motor, and other impairments, in patients with neurological conditions, and these approaches will be presented in this chapter.

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Effect of Whole-Body Vibration Technology in Preventing Fall Incidence: A Review

Alzaben

Kim

2022

2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET)

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Comparison of the effect of whole-body vibration therapy versus conventional therapy on functional balance of patients with Parkinson’s disease: adding a mixed group

Cited by 9 publications

References 29 publications

Potential of Whole-Body Vibration in Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Human and Animal Studies

Potential of Whole-Body Vibration in Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Human and Animal Studies

Whole-Body Vibration Approaches in Neurological Disorders

Effect of Whole-Body Vibration Technology in Preventing Fall Incidence: A Review

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