Influence of Whole Body Vibration Platform Frequency on Neuromuscular Performance of Community-Dwelling Older Adults

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 1508-1513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trentham P Furness ◽  
Wayne E Maschette
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Neuromuscular Performance ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Efficacy of a Whole-Body Vibration Intervention on Functional Performance of Community-Dwelling Older Adults

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 795-797 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trentham P. Furness ◽  
Wayne E. Maschette ◽  
Christian Lorenzen ◽  
Geraldine A. Naughton ◽  
Morgan D. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

scholarly journals Effects of static acceleration training with a whole-body vibration machine in community-dwelling older adults

2012 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-219
Author(s):  
Taishi Tsuji ◽  
Ji-Yeong Yoon ◽  
Yasuhiro Mitsuishi ◽  
Noriko Someya ◽  
Takako Kozawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Vibration Machine ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

scholarly journals The Effect of Whole-Body Vibration Training on Biomarkers and Health Beliefs of Prefrail Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 3557
Author(s):  
Wen Chu ◽  
Hui-Chun Yang ◽  
Shu-Fang Chang
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Vibration Training ◽  
Whole Body Vibration Training ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Frailty poses a considerable risk to the performance of daily living activities, affecting the quality of life of older adults and increasing their risks of falling, disability, hospitalization, and mortality. Frailty is related to pathology with a state of negative energy balance, sarcopenia, diminished muscle strength, and low tolerance for exertion. Few intervention studies have been conducted on prefrail community-dwelling older adults. This study investigated the effects of whole-body vibration training on the biomarkers and health beliefs of prefrail community-dwelling older adults. We conducted a quasi-experimental research. Ninety participants were allocated to either an experimental or control group. This study followed the Transparent Reporting of Evaluations with Nonrandomized Designs (TREND) guidelines for quasi-experimental research design. The experimental group participated in a 12-week whole-body vibration training conducted three times per week, with 5-min continuous vibration at 12-Hz frequency and 3-mm amplitude each time. DVDs on resistance training and manuals were provided to the control group. The data were analysed through descriptive analysis, a chi-square test, an independent t test, a paired t test, and analysis of covariance. There were 42 people in the experimental group and 48 people in the control group. After the 12-week training and intervention, ANCOVA is used to analyze the experimental and control group’s results. Experimental results in 30s chair stand test (F = 98.85, p < 0.05), open-eye stand on dominant foot test (F = 26.15, p < 0.05), two–minute-step test (F = 25.89, p < 0.05), left-leg bone mineral density (F = 14.71, p < 0.05), barriers of perceived frailty (F = 39.81, p < 0.05) and cues to action (F = 92.96, p < 0.05) in health beliefs are statistically significant compared to the control group’s results. The 12-week whole-body vibration program employed in this study partly improved the biomarkers and health beliefs of prefrail community-dwelling older adults. We recommend whole-body vibration training as an exercise strategy, thereby improving community-dwelling older adults’ biomarkers and health beliefs.

scholarly journals Systematically Controlling for the Influence of Age, Sex, Hertz and Time Post-Whole-Body Vibration Exposure on Four Measures of Physical Performance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized Cross-Over Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harold L. Merriman ◽  
C. Jayne Brahler ◽  
Kurt Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Counter Movement Jump ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Male Subjects

Though popular, there is little agreement on what whole-body vibration (WBV) parameters will optimize performance. This study aimed to clarify the effects of age, sex, hertz and time on four physical function indicators in community-dwelling older adults (). Participants were exposed to 2 min WBV per session at either 2 Hz or 26 Hz and outcome measures were recorded at 2, 20 and 40 min post-WBV. Timed get up-and-go and chair sit-and-reach performances improved post-WBV for both sexes, were significantly different between 2 Hz and 26 Hz treatments () and showed statistically significant interactions between age and gender (). Counter movement jump and timed one-legged stance performances showed a similar but non-significant response to 2 Hz and 26 Hz treatments, though male subjects showed a distinct trended response. Age and gender should be statistically controlled and both 2 Hz and 26 Hz exert a treatment effect.

scholarly journals Managing Fall Prevention through Exercise in Older Adults Afflicted by Cognitive and Strength Impairment

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Helen Senderovich ◽  
Nadiya Bayeva ◽  
Basile Montagnese ◽  
Akash Yendamuri
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
English Language ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Different Types

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> A growing trend in medicine is older adults and increased need for geriatric services. Falls contribute heavily to hospitalizations and worsening of overall health in this frail demographic. There are numerous biological and physical culprits which, if targeted, can prevent falls. The objective was to review benefits of different types of exercises for fall prevention for older persons who are community-dwelling or living in long-term care facilities. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A systematic review was conducted to determine the different types of exercises for fall prevention. Data extraction via a standardized protocol was performed to assess study design, outcomes, limitations, and author’s conclusions. Corroborative themes were identified and the authors responsible for the contributing research were cited as they came up. Nineteen randomized controlled trials were identified, between 1990 and 2018, using MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane, CINAHL, and Web of Science databases. Studies involving adults greater than age 60 in high-risk community or nursing home populations in the English language with a duration longer than or equal to 6 weeks with focuses on either low-risk balance, strength, or combination of both and whole-body vibration. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Balance exercise training increased balance at 6 and 12-month intervals involving balance, strength, and cognitive training. <b><i>Discussion:</i></b> Insignificant results were seen in whole-body vibration and differing results existed for Tai Chi. It is important to recognize that although exercises help reduce the risk of falling and play a significant role in improving mobility safely, there will always be a risk of falls.

scholarly journals The Effect of a Single Session of Whole Body Vibration on Mobility, Lower Limb Joint Position Sense and Balance of Community Dwelling Older Adults

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Jones ◽  
Susan Gordon ◽  
Rebecca Sealey
Keyword(s):  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Position Sense ◽  
Joint Position Sense ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Joint Position ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Single Episode ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Objectives: To determine the effects of a single episode of whole body vibration among community dwelling older adults on balance, mobility, and joint position sense. Methods: Thirty six adults over the age of 50 were recruited and underwent measurement of single limb stance for right and left legs, Timed Up and Go test, and joint position sense of the knee before and after a single episode of Whole Body Vibration (WBV) using a frequency of 6Hz, amplitude of 5mm, applied for ten minutes. Results: There was a statistically significant change in single limb balance for both the right and left legs following the single episode of WBV. There was no statistically significant change in timed up and go and joint position sense following WBV. Conclusions: A single episode of WBV for ten minutes, at 6Hz and 5mm peak to peak amplitude, had an effect on single limb balance, but no effect on joint position sense or mobility.

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