Core and Whole-Body Vibration Exercise Improve Military Foot March Performance in Novice Trainees: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaitlin D Lyons ◽  
Aaron G Parks ◽  
Oluwagbemiga D Dadematthews ◽  
Nilophar L Zandieh ◽  
Paige A McHenry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Training ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Performance Time ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
And Control

ABSTRACT Introduction The purpose of the present study was to investigate core exercise training and whole-body vibration (WBV) as a training method to improve performance and recovery from an 8-km military foot march in novice trainees. Materials and Methods A 3 × 5 repeated measures randomized control trial was used to evaluate the effects of core exercise training and WBV on performance and recovery from an 8-km foot march. Thirty-nine participants were randomized into three groups: core exercise (Ex), WBV with core exercise (WBVEx), and control. Each participant completed two 8-km foot marches (FM1 and FM2) with a 35 pound rucksack, separated by 4 weeks. Participants in the Ex and WBVEx groups completed 3 weeks of core exercise training, three times per week in between FM1 and FM2. Performance time, creatine kinase (CK), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were measured. The Auburn University Institutional Review Board approved all aspects of this study (protocol number: 19-211 MR 1907). Results Performance time (P < .001) and CK (P = .005) were significantly improved during FM2 as compared to FM1. The Ex (d = −0.295) and WBVEx (d = −0.645) treatments had a large effect on performance time. CK (P < .001) and IL-6 (P < .001) were significantly elevated at the completion of the foot march regardless of group. Only CK remained elevated for 2 days (P < .001) following the foot march. Conclusions Core exercise training with or without WBV improved 8-km foot march performance time by 5-6 minutes. The improvements are likely because of an increase in trunk stability. Additionally, this study showed that completing two identical foot marches a month apart increases performance and improves recovery.

Optimal frequency/time combination of whole body vibration training for developing physical performance of people with sarcopenia: a randomized controlled trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (10) ◽  
pp. 1313-1321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ning Wei ◽  
Marco YC Pang ◽  
Shamay SM Ng ◽  
Gabriel YF Ng
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Vibration Training ◽  
Whole Body Vibration Training ◽  
And Control

Objective: To determine whether frequency and exposure time to whole body vibration influenced its effects on physical performance in seniors with sarcopenia. Design: Randomized controlled trial Setting: A university sports training laboratory. Subjects: Eighty community dwelling seniors with sarcopenia were recruited. Interventions: Participants were randomly divided into 4 groups, namely, low-frequency (LG: 20Hz x 720s), medium-frequency (MG: 40Hz x 360s), high-frequency (HG: 60Hz x 240s) and control (CG: no extra training) for 12 weeks of whole body vibration training and 12 weeks of follow-up. Main measures: Assessments were done at baseline, mid-intervention, post-intervention, mid-follow-up, and final follow-up for five-repetition sit-to-stand, 10-meter walking test with self-preferred speed and timed-up-and-go test. Results: There was significant time × group interaction effect in timed-up-and-go test (F12, 304 = 3.333, effect size = 0.116, p < 0.001). Between-group differences in percentage change from baseline were significant between medium-frequency group and control group on all outcome variables after 12-week whole body vibration training (Five-repetition sit-to-stand test: 10.46 ± 2.28 (–16.12%), p = 0.008; 10-meter walking test: 1.05 ± 0.16 (11.18%), p = 0.04; Timed-up-and-go test: 11.32 ± 1.72 (–15.08%), p = 0.001). Conclusion: With the total number of vibrations controlled, the combination of 40Hz and 360s of whole body vibration has the best outcome on physical performance of people with sarcopenia.

scholarly journals Core and Whole Body Vibration Exercise Influences Muscle Sensitivity and Posture during a Military Foot March

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4966
Author(s):  
Kaitlin D. Lyons ◽  
Aaron G. Parks ◽  
Oluwagbemiga Dadematthews ◽  
Nilophar Zandieh ◽  
Paige McHenry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Training ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Trunk Flexion ◽  
Back Muscle ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Vibration Exercise ◽  
Pressure Threshold ◽  
Randomized Control

Military foot marches account for 17–22% of Army musculoskeletal injuries (MSI), with low back pain (LBP) being a common complaint. Core-exercise and whole-body vibration (WBV) have been shown to decrease LBP in patients with chronic low back MSI. This study investigated if WBV and/or core-exercise influenced LBP or posture associated with a military ruck march. A randomized control trial with three groups: (1) WBV and core-exercise (WBVEx); (2) core-exercise alone (Ex); and (3) control evaluated the effects of core-exercise and WBV on LBP during/after a two 8 K foot marches with a 35 lb rucksack. The intervention groups completed three weeks of core-exercise training with/without WBV. Outcome measurements included visual analog scale (VAS), algometer, posture and electromyography (EMG). LBP, pressure threshold, and posture were elevated throughout the foot march regardless of group. LBP remained elevated for 48 h post foot march (p = 0.044). WBVEx and Ex did not have a significant effect on LBP. WBVEx and Ex both decreased muscle sensitivity and increased trunk flexion (p < 0.001) during the second foot march (FM2). The 8 K foot marches significantly increased LBP. Core-exercise training with/without WBV decreases low back muscle sensitivity. WBV and core-exercise increases trunk flexion which may help improve performance and may influence LBP.

Whole body vibration is a safe exercise training method and induces no impaired alterations on rat plasma parameters

2011 ◽  
Vol 98 (4) ◽  
pp. 442-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Naghii ◽  
G. Ghanizadeh ◽  
P. Darvishi ◽  
Y. Ebrahimpour ◽  
M. Mofid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Training ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Rat Plasma ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Training Method ◽  
Plasma Parameters ◽  
Body Vibration

scholarly journals Whole-Body Vibration Does Not Seem to Affect Postural Control in Healthy Active Older Women

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
P. S. C. Gomes ◽  
M. O. Campos ◽  
L. F. Oliveira ◽  
R. G. T. Mello ◽  
I. A. Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Postural Control ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Sway ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Eyes Closed

Objective. This study investigated the acute residual effects induced by different frequencies of whole-body vibration (WBV) on postural control of elderly women. Design. Thirty physically active elderly women (67±5 years) were randomly divided into three groups: two experimental groups (high WBV frequency: 45 Hz and 4 mm amplitude, n=10; low WBV frequency: 30 Hz and 4 mm amplitude, n=10) and one control group (n=10), with no treatment. The participants were first subjected to stabilometry tests and were then guided through three sets of isometric partial squats for 60 s while the WBV stimulation was applied. The control group was subjected to the same conditions but without the WBV stimulation. The participants were again subjected to body balance tests immediately following the end of the intervention period and again at 8, 16, and 24 min. To measure body sway control, three 60 s tests were performed at 10 s intervals for each of the following experimental conditions: (1) eyes opened and (2) eyes closed. The following variables were investigated: the average velocity of the displacement of the centre of pressure in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral planes as well as in the elliptical area. Results. A 3 (condition) × 5 (test) two-way repeated-measures ANOVA did not identify significant differences in the stabilometric variables, regardless of group, time, or experimental condition. Conclusions. The effect of WBV, regardless of the stimulation frequency, did not have a significant effect immediately after or up to 24 minutes after vibration cessation, on the variables involved in the control of postural stability in physically active elderly women.

scholarly journals Effects of exercise combined with whole body vibration in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomised-controlled clinical trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Angel Yañez-Álvarez ◽  
Beatriz Bermúdez-Pulgarín ◽  
Sergio Hernández-Sánchez ◽  
Manuel Albornoz-Cabello
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
And Function ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background Patellofemoral pain is a prevalent condition in the general population, especially in women, and produces functional impairment in patients. Therapeutic exercise is considered an essential part of the conservative management. The use of vibration platforms may help improve strength and function and reduce pain in patients with knee disorders. The aim of this investigation was to determine the effects of adding whole body vibration (vertical, vibration frequency of 40 Hz, with an amplitude from 2 to 4 mm) to an exercise protocol for pain and disability in adults with patellofemoral pain. Methods A randomised clinical trial was designed, where 50 subjects were randomly distributed into either an exercise group plus whole body vibration or a control group. Pain, knee function (self-reported questionnaire) and range of motion and lower limb functionality were assessed at baseline and at 4 weeks. The experimental group performed 12 supervised sessions of hip, knee and core strengthening exercises on a vibration platform 3 times per week during 4 weeks. The control group followed the same protocol but without vibration stimuli. Differences in outcome measures were explored using an analysis of the variance of 2 repeated measures. Effect sizes were estimated using Square Eta (η2). Significant level was set al P < 0.05. Results Statistically significant differences were found after intervention in favour of the experimental group in the between-groups comparison and in the interaction of the experimental group before and after treatment in terms of pain perception (P = 0.000; η2 = 0.63) and function outcomes scores (P = 0.000; η2 0.39 and 0.51 for lower limb functional scale and Kujala scores respectively). Conclusion A 4-week whole body vibration exercise programme reduces pain level intensity and improves lower limb functionality in patellofemoral pain patients and is more effective than exercise alone in improving pain and function in the short-term. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04031248). This study was prospectively registered on the 24th July, 2019.

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