Efficacy of whole body vibration exercise in older people: a systematic review

Sitjà-Rabert, Mercè; Rigau, David; Vanmeerghaeghe, Azahara Fort; Romero-Rodríguez, Daniel; Subirana, Maria Bonastre; Bonfill, Xavier

doi:10.3109/09638288.2011.626486

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“…34 A systematic review on whole-body vibration programs (combined with strength and dynamic exercises) have shown some benefit compared with a control group (which did the same exercise as the intervention group but without a vibration platform) but not compared with a conventional group (which performed specific exercises based on guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine). 35 Similar to the results of studies involving community-dwelling older adults, multicomponent interventions to prevent falls in all settings decreased the number of falls and injuries from falls (relative risk 0.91, 95% CI 0.82-1.02, and in number of fall-related injuries relative risk 0.90, 95% CI 0.68-1.20). 36 One systematic review found an improvement in patients' quality of life with evaluation of the extent to which measurement of a person's participation in interventions to prevent falls (as assessed by the individual's functioning in his or her various life roles) was reported in trials of such interventions.…”

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Assessment and management of falls in older people

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Straus

2014

CMAJ

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“…[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38] These reviews included studies involving older patients living in various settings (e.g., the community, acute care hospitals and long-term care institutions). Both single and multiple interventions have been tested.…”

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Assessment and management of falls in older people

Kwan

Straus

2014

CMAJ

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“…Whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy has recently attracted renewed interest as a method for treating elderly individuals and patients with nervous and/or musculoskeletal defects; one report has described the efficacy of a shortterm WBV program in improving lower-limb muscle strength and power, bone density, and functional mobility, as well as in preventing falls in the elderly (Sitja-Rabert et al 2012). Another study has compared patients who underwent WBV plus exercises with sedentary control groups; however, this disallowed definitive conclusions regarding the contribution of WBV to musculoskeletal improvements (Roelants et al 2004).…”

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Whole-Body Vibration Training Improves Balance, Muscle Strength and Glycosylated Hemoglobin in Elderly Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy

Lee

Song

2013

Tohoku J. Exp. Med.

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Elderly patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy are more likely to experience falls. However, the information available on how such falls can be prevented is scarce. We investigated the effects of wholebody vibration (WBV) combined with a balance exercise program on balance, muscle strength, and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in elderly patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Fifty-five elderly patients with diabetic neuropathy were randomly assigned to WBV with balance exercise group, balance exercise (BE) group, and control group. The WBV and BE groups performed the balance exercise program for 60 min per day, 2 times per week, for 6 weeks. Further, the WBV group performed WBV training (up to 3 × 3 min, 3 times per week, for 6 weeks). The control group did not participate in any training. The main outcome measures were assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks of training; namely, we assessed the postural sway and one leg stance (OLS) for static balance; Berg balance scale (BBS), timed up-and-go (TUG) test, and functional reach test (FRT) for dynamic balance; five-times-sit-to-stand (FTSTS) test for muscle strength; and HbA1c for predicting the progression of diabetes. Significant improvements were noted in the static balance, dynamic balance, muscle strength, and HbA1c in the WBV group, compared to the BE and control groups (P < 0.05). Thus, in combination with the balance exercise program, the shortterm WBV therapy is beneficial in improving balance, muscle strength and HbA1c, in elderly patients with diabetic neuropathy who are at high risk for suffering falls.

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“…Si bien el entrenamiento de fuerza y resistencia han demostrado ser eficaces para la disminución de caídas en adultos mayores, el entrenamiento mediante vibraciones de cuerpo completo ha mostrado mejoras en la velocidad de caminata, el equilibrio, fuerza y potencia muscular del miembro inferior (Bautmans, Van Hees, Lemper, & Mets, 2005;A. Bogaerts, Delecluse, Claessens, & cols., 2007.;Madou & Cronin, 2008;Rees, Murphy, & Watsford, 2008;Sitjà-Rabert et al, 2012), las cuales han mostrado relación con el riesgo de caída en los adultos mayores.…”

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Efectos del entrenamiento vibratorio sobre el riesgo de caída en adultos mayores institucionalizados: una revisión breve

Hernández-Martínez¹,

Ramírez‐Campillo²

2017

Revista CAF

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Hernández, J. & Ramírez, R. (2017). Efectos del entrenamiento vibratorio sobre el riesgo de caída en adultos mayores institucionalizados: una revisión breve. Revista Ciencias de la Actividad Física UCM, N° 18(2) julio-diciembre, 1-7. RESUMENObjetivo: analizar los efectos del entrenamiento vibratorio sobre el riesgo de caída, el cual implica mediciones de velocidad de caminata, equilibrio, potencia y fuerza muscular, en adultos mayores institucionalizados, mediante una revisión sistemática. Método: se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica sistemática en PUBMED, una de las bases de datos de disponibilidad electrónica más grandes del mundo. Se seleccionaron estudios clínicos experimentales en Inglés realizados en los últimos 5 años. Resultados: 6 estudios fueron detectados. Entre los principales hallazgos, el entrenamiento vibratorio mejoró la velocidad de caminata, el equilibrio, la densidad ósea, la fuerza y potencia muscular, en combinación con otro ejercicio o de manera individual. Conclusión: el entrenamiento vibratorio en adultos mayores institucionalizados, disminuye el riesgo de caídas en este grupo etario. PALABRAS CLAVE Velocidad de caminata, equilibrio, potencia y fuerza muscular.ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the effects of vibration training on fall risk, which implies measurements in walking speed, balance, power and muscle strength, in institutionalized older adults, through a systematic review. Method: a systematic bibliographical search was carried out in PUBMED, one of the largest electronic availability databases in the world. Experimental clinical studies in English were selected and carried out for a period of five years. Results: Six studies were detected. Among the main findings, vibration training improved walking speed, balance, bone density, power and muscle strength, in combination with another type of exercise or individually, as well. Conclusion: vibration training in institutionalized older adults reduces fall risk for this age group.

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Efficacy of whole body vibration exercise in older people: a systematic review

Abstract: Whole body vibration training may improve strength, power and balance in comparison with a control group, although these effects are not apparent when compared with a group that does conventional exercise.

Cited by 109 publications

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Assessment and management of falls in older people

Assessment and management of falls in older people

Whole-Body Vibration Training Improves Balance, Muscle Strength and Glycosylated Hemoglobin in Elderly Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy

Efectos del entrenamiento vibratorio sobre el riesgo de caída en adultos mayores institucionalizados: una revisión breve

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