Effects of whole body vibration on body composition  and muscle strength of children with Down syndrome

Emara, Hatem A.

doi:10.5455/ijtrr.000000135

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“…Although the studies included in the present review were RCTs, they presented high risk and unclear risk in aspects that affect the internal validity of the study and certainty in the measurement of the effect. These risks were related to the masking of randomized allocation 38 , 41 , the masking of outcome assessment 35 , 38 , 40 , and selective data reporting 39 . In addition, the sample sizes of the studies were small, which may explain the wide confidence intervals 34 , 35 , 37 , 39 .…”

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“…These risks were related to the masking of randomized allocation 38 , 41 , the masking of outcome assessment 35 , 38 , 40 , and selective data reporting 39 . In addition, the sample sizes of the studies were small, which may explain the wide confidence intervals 34 , 35 , 37 , 39 . The loss to follow-up and the impact on statistical power could be related to the non-significant differences found in the equilibrium outcome 39 , which may have been the result of systematic type 2 error 42 .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Two studies involved the use of mechanotherapy equipment available in gym for muscle strength training 14 , 34 . Three studies applied therapeutic vibration 15 , 35 , 38 , which was combined with conventional physiotherapy interventions in two studies 15 , 35 . Two studies used different unstable surfaces for balance training 36 , 39 , and one study used Nintendo Wii and virtual reality 41 .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In the two studies that examined muscle strengthening exercises using mechanotherapy equipment, the frequency was twice a week for 10 weeks 14 , 34 . In the studies that applied vibration 15 , 35 , 38 , the frequency was between three times per week for 24 weeks 15 and three sessions every month for 20 weeks 38 to 12 weeks 35 .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Seven studies evaluated chest and lower limb muscle strength primarily 14 , 15 , 34 , 35 , 37 , 40 , 41 . Neuromuscular exercise in the different modes of application presented in this review was associated with significant increases in chest (8.51 [2.35,14.67] kg) and lower limb (21.54 [1.64, 41.43] kg) muscle strength (Table 2 and Appendix 1 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Neuromuscular exercise in children with Down Syndrome: a systematic review

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Vargas-Pinilla

Torres-Narvaez

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The effects and the prescription parameters of therapeutic exercise are not clear. For this reason, is needed to determine the effect of neuromuscular exercise on balance, muscle strength and flexibility specifying the parameters and characteristics of effective interventions in children between 6 and 12 years and adolescent between 13 and 18 years with Down Syndrome. The present study is a systematic review of effectiveness outcomes balance, muscle strength and flexibility in this population. The databases of PubMed, PEDro, EMBASE, SCIELO, Lilacs, Cochrane library were searched from May to December 2021. We recruited randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which met the inclusion criteria in our study. Ten studies were included. The interventions included mechanotherapy, vibration, and use of different unstable surfaces. The exercise frequency ranged from 3 to 5 days a week, and the duration of each session was between six and 15 min. The frequency was between two and three times a week for 6 and 12 weeks and the intensity were between 60 and 80% of maximal voluntary contraction. Neuromuscular exercise in different modes of application was associated with increases in chest and lower limb muscle strength mean 8.51, CI [2.35–14.67] kg and (21.54 [1.64, 41.43]) kg. Balance also improved when the mode of application was isokinetic training and core stability exercises (− 0.20 [− 0.29, − 0.12]) evaluated with stability index. Neuromuscular exercise appears to be effective for the improvement of both lower limb and chest muscle strength and balance in children over 8 years. No evidence was found in children under 8 years.

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