Effects of muscle strength training with whole body vibration stimulation

Abstract Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is among the most common osteoarthritis diseases that affect adults older than 65 years old. Impaired neuromuscular function contributes to the development and/or progression of KOA. As a new modality in strength training, whole-body vibration (WBV) training is considered in the management of KOA. However, the inconsistent results of previous studies dampened the enthusiasm for the clinical application of WBV.Methods Eligible participants with KOA were randomly allocated to WBV, strength training (ST) and health education (HE) groups. Finally, 57 participants completed the intervention and measurements. The participants in each group were encouraged to perform the WBV training, similar strength training or health education program. These supervised interventions were performed three times per week for 8 weeks. Physical function was assessed with Timed Up and Go (TUG) and 6-min Walk Distance tests. Neuromuscular function was measured with isokinetic muscle strength and proprioception. Results All variables of physical function and neuromuscular function failed to change significantly among three groups. However, compared with the baseline, the time of TUG and isokinetic muscle strength improved significantly only in WBV group. Conclusion WBV training has been recommended for strength training in elderly people and patients with musculoskeletal diseases. The 8-week WBV training under the protocol of our study was not superior to ST and HE. Hence, more clinical studies are required in the future to develop an optimal training protocol.

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Effects of whole-body vibration on quadriceps and hamstring muscle strength, endurance, and power in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled study

Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy ◽

10.1186/s43161-021-00023-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Rania G. Hegazy ◽

Amr Almaz Abdel-aziem ◽

Eman I. El Hadidy ◽

Yosra M. Ali

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Physical Therapy ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Whole Body ◽

Controlled Study ◽

Control Group ◽

Hamstring Muscle ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Body Vibration

Abstract Background Hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP) enormously affects the quadriceps and hamstring muscles. It causes weakness in the affected lower-extremity muscles in addition to muscle imbalance and inadequate power production, especially in the ankle plantar-flexor and knee extensor muscles. It also causes anomalous delayed myoelectrical action of the medial hamstring. A whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise can diminish muscle spasticity and improve walking speed, muscle strength, and gross motor function without causing unfavorable impacts in adults suffering from CP. Thus, the aim of this study is to investigate the impacts of WBV training associated with conventional physical therapy on the quadriceps and hamstring muscle strength, endurance, and power in children with hemiparetic CP. Results The post-intervention values of the quadriceps and hamstring muscle force, endurance, and power were significantly higher than the pre-intervention values for both groups (p = 0.001). The post-intervention values of the study group were significantly higher than the control group (quadriceps force, p = 0.015; hamstring force, p = 0.030; endurance, p = 0.025; power, p = 0.014). Conclusion The 8 weeks of WBV training that was added to traditional physical therapy was more successful in improving the quadriceps and hamstring muscle strength, endurance, and power in children with hemiparetic CP when compared to traditional physical therapy alone.

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A single whole body vibration session influences quadriceps muscle strength, functional mobility and balance of elderly with osteopenia and/or osteoporosis? Pragmatic clinical trial

Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders ◽

10.1007/s40200-019-00392-4 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 73-80

Author(s):

Luanda Alves Xavier Ramos ◽

François Talles Medeiros Rodrigues ◽

Lívia Shirahige ◽

Maria de Fátima Alcântara Barros ◽

Antônio Geraldo Cidrão de Carvalho ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Quadriceps Muscle ◽

Functional Mobility ◽

Whole Body ◽

Pragmatic Clinical Trial ◽

Body Vibration ◽

Quadriceps Muscle Strength

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The effects of whole body vibration on muscle strength and functional mobility in persons with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders ◽

10.1016/j.msard.2016.02.008 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Haiyan Kang ◽

Jun Lu ◽

Guangxu Xu

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Functional Mobility ◽

Whole Body ◽

Body Vibration

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Whole-body vibration as a modality for the rehabilitation of peripheral neuropathies: implications for cancer survivors suffering from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

Oncology Reviews ◽

10.4081/oncol.2015.263 ◽

2015 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Anna L.J. Verhulst ◽

Hans H.C.M. Savelberg ◽

Gerard Vreugdenhil ◽

Massimo Mischi ◽

Goof Schep

Keyword(s):

Neuropathic Pain ◽

Peripheral Neuropathy ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Methodological Quality ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Whole Body ◽

Peripheral Neuropathies ◽

Body Vibration

The objective was to study the effect of whole-body vibration (WBV) on strength, balance and pain in patients with peripheral neuropathies and to consider its significance for the rehabilitation of patients suffering from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Using a broad search strategy, PubMed was searched for clinical trials on WBV interventions aimed at improving strength, balance or pain in patients with peripheral neuropathies, which were published in English until 5th June 2014. The search was performed by the first author and generated a total of 505 results, which yielded 5 articles that met the inclusion criteria, being studies: i) published in English; ii) involving adult human subjects’ peripheral neuropathies; iii) evaluating the effect of WBV as a therapeutic intervention; and iv) reporting findings for at least one of the following outcomes: strength, balance or pain. Methodological quality of included studies was assessed independently by first and second author, using the physiotherapy evidence database scale. The overall methodological quality of included studies was low. Two studies found a beneficial effect of WBV on neuropathic pain, but another study failed to find the same effect. One study found significant improvements in both muscle strength and balance, while another study found improvements only in some, but not all, of the applied tests to measure muscle strength and balance. The results of this literature search suggest insufficient evidence to assess the effectiveness for the effects of WBV on neuropathic pain, muscle strength and balance in patients with peripheral neuropathies. More high-quality trials are needed to guide the optimization of rehabilitation programs for cancer survivors with CIPN in particular.

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