Whole-body vibration improves the anti-inflammatory status in elderly subjects through toll-like receptor 2 and 4 signaling pathways

Objective: The aim of this study was to verify the influence of 6 weeks of whole-body vibration training on the pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IFN-ɣ e TNF-α) in young, eutrophic and sedentary women. Methods: Twenty-six participants were randomly divided into two groups: Vibratory Platform Group (GV, n = 13) and Ergometry Group (GE, n = 13). The training program of both groups was of 20 minutes / session, 3 times per week, in non-consecutive days for 6 weeks. The load of the training was adjusted with the adapted Borg scale. GE was submitted to aerobic activity sessions in a cycle ergometer. GV was submitted to vibration platform stimulation sessions. After training program both groups were submitted to 6 weeks of detraining. Results: GV increased levels of IL-4, IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α after training, and it decreased all of them after detraining phase. GE increased IL2, IL-4, IL-6 and IL-10 only after the detraining period. Conclusion: 6 weeks of whole-body vibration training can promote an increase in pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in young, eutrophic and sedentary women, however these effects seem to be transitory as the exercise is discontinued.

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Whole-Body Vibration Training Increases Stem/Progenitor Cell Circulation Levels and May Attenuate Inflammation

Military Medicine ◽

10.1093/milmed/usz247 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 185 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 404-412 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yameena Jawed ◽

Eleni Beli ◽

Keith March ◽

Anthony Kaleth ◽

M Terry Loghmani

Keyword(s):

Progenitor Cell ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Interleukin 10 ◽

Whole Body ◽

Necrosis Factor Alpha ◽

Military Health ◽

Body Vibration ◽

Vibration Training ◽

Anti Inflammatory ◽

Whole Body Vibration Training

Abstract Introduction Whole-body vibration training (WBVT) may benefit individuals with difficulty participating in physical exercise. The objective was to explore the effects of WBVT on circulating stem/progenitor cell (CPC) and cytokine levels. Methods Healthy male subjects each performed three activities randomly on separate days: (1) standing platform vibration, (2) repetitive leg squat exercise; and (3) in combination. Pre- and post-activity blood samples were drawn. Cell populations were characterized using flow cytometry. Biomarkers were analyzed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Results CPC levels increased significantly 21% with exercise alone (1465 ± 202–1770 ± 221 cells/mL; P = 0.017) and 33% with vibration alone in younger participants (1918 ± 341–2559 ± 496; P = 0.02). Angiogenic CPCs increased 39% during combined activity in younger (633 ± 128–882 ± 181; P = 0.05). Non-angiogenic CPCs increased 42% with vibration alone in younger (1181 ± 222–1677 ± 342; P = 0.04), but 32% with exercise alone in older participants (801 ± 251–1053 ± 325; P = 0.05). With vibration alone, anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-10 increased significantly (P < 0.03), although inflammatory interleukin-6 decreased (P = 0.056); tumor necrosis factor-alpha (P < 0.01) and vascular endothelial growth factor levels increased (P < 0.005), which are synergistically pro-angiogenic. Conclusions WBVT may have positive vascular and anti-inflammatory effects. WBVT could augment or serve as an exercise surrogate in warfighters and others who cannot fully participate in exercise programs, having important implications in military health.

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Is 20 Hz Whole-Body Vibration Training Better for Older Individuals than 40 Hz?

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph182211942 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (22) ◽

pp. 11942

Author(s):

Shiuan-Yu Tseng ◽

Chung-Po Ko ◽

Chin-Yen Tseng ◽

Wei-Ching Huang ◽

Chung-Liang Lai ◽

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Keyword(s):

Muscle Contraction ◽

Muscle Activation ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Age Groups ◽

Whole Body ◽

Elderly Subjects ◽

Older Individuals ◽

Body Vibration ◽

Older Subjects ◽

40 Hz

In recent years, whole-body vibration (WBV) training has been used as a training method in health promotion. This study attempted to use WBV at three different frequencies (20, 30, and 40 Hz) with subjects from different age groups to analyze the activation of the rectus femoris muscle. The subjects included 47 females and 51 males with an average age of 45.1 ± 15.2 years. Results indicated significant differences in subjects from different age groups at 20 Hz WBV. Muscle contraction was greater in the subjects who were older (F(4,93) = 82.448, p < 0.001). However, at 30 Hz WBV, the difference was not significant (F(4,93) = 2.373, p = 0.058). At 40 Hz WBV, muscle contraction was less in the older subjects than in the younger subjects (F(4,93) = 18.025, p < 0.001). The spectrum analysis also indicated that at 40 Hz there was less muscle activity during WBV in the older subjects than in the younger ones. Therefore, age was found to have a significant effect on muscle activation during WBV at different frequencies. If the training is offered to elderly subjects, their neuromuscular responses to 20 Hz WBV will be more suitable than to 40 Hz WBV.

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