Immediate Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on Skin Temperature and Lower-Limb Blood Flow in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Pilot Study

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the response of a single whole-body vibration (WBV) training session to peripheral skin temperature and peripheral blood flow of older adults with type 2 diabetes. A double-blind, controlled clinical trial was conducted following the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) guidelines. A single session of WBV (24 Hz; amplitude 4 mm; vibration time 45 s, with a series of eight repetitions with recovery between repetitions of 30 s; total time of 10 min) or sham vibration on the Kikos P204 Vibrating Platform was employed. To assess skin temperature, the FLIR E40bxs thermographic camera and the ultrasonic vascular Doppler for flow velocity were used. Evaluation occurred before and after a WBV or sham intervention. The sample consisted of three men and 17 women. In the WBV group, there was a decrease in the temperature from 29.7 °C (±1.83) to 26.6 °C (±2.27), with p = 0.01. Temperature following sham decreased from 28.6 °C (±1.84) to 26.3 °C (±2.49), with p = 0.01. Regarding blood flow, there was a decrease in the analyzed arteries, especially the left posterior tibial artery, where there was a statistically significant flow reduction from 27.1 m/s (±25.36) to 20.5 m/s (±19.66), post WBV (p = 0.01). In the sham group, an increased flow velocity was observed for all the arteries analyzed, except for the left dorsal artery. Immediately following a full-body vibration session, peripheral skin temperature and lower-limb blood flow tend to decrease in diabetic patients. However, from the design of study developed, we cannot infer the maintenance of this effect in the medium and long term.

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Attenuating the Inflammatory Changes of Type 2 Diabetes with Whole Body Vibration in a Murine Model

Journal of Surgical Research ◽

10.1016/j.jss.2012.10.158 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 179 (2) ◽

pp. 190

Author(s):

M. Masoumy ◽

J.C. Yu ◽

K.H. Wenger ◽

J.Y. Liu ◽

S.T. Hsieh ◽

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Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Murine Model ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Whole Body ◽

Body Vibration ◽

Inflammatory Changes

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The effects of whole body vibration in patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy ◽

10.1590/bjpt-rbf.2014.0133 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 4-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Caroline C. Robinson ◽

Rodrigo P. G. Barreto ◽

Graciele Sbruzzi ◽

Rodrigo D. M. Plentz

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Randomized Controlled Trials ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Whole Body ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Body Vibration ◽

Randomized Controlled

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MON-624 Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Glycemic Control in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Journal of the Endocrine Society ◽

10.1210/jendso/bvaa046.842 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

Manuela de Lucca Michels ◽

Ana Clara d’Acampora ◽

Camila Sartor Spivakoski ◽

Priscila Nobre Dantas Mattje ◽

Bruna da Silva Réus ◽

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Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Glycemic Control ◽

Glycated Hemoglobin ◽

Fasting Blood Glucose ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Whole Body ◽

Control Group ◽

Body Vibration ◽

Number Of Patients

Abstract Introduction: Physical activity plays an important role in glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, but overall adherence rate is low. For patients not able or willing to engage in regular physical exercise, whole body vibration comes as a potential alternative. Objective: To evaluate the effect of 28Hz whole body mechanical vibration on glycemic control and other metabolic parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: 24 adults with type 2 diabetes on oral antidiabetic agents, with a baseline HbA1c between 6.5 and 9.0%, were randomized into two groups. The control group (CG) was advised to adopt lifestyle modifications, and the intervention group (IG) received the same orientations and used a 28 Hz whole body vibrating platform daily for 20-30 minutes during 12 weeks. Results: Data from 22 patients were analyzed (one from each group was excluded). Baseline characteristics of both groups were similar except for triglycerides, which were higher in the CG (111.8±39.9 mg/dL vs. 188.9±68.8 mg/dL, p<0.05). After 12 weeks, there was a significant reduction in glycated hemoglobin in the IG (7.69±0.49 vs. 7.17±0.77%, p<0.05), not observed in the CG (8.05±0.98 vs. 7.92±1.07%, p=0.52). A non-significant trend for weight loss in IG was observed (78.14±10.47 vs. 77.14±11.08Kg, p=0.069). There were no significant differences between the groups regarding fasting blood glucose or any other clinical and biochemical variables analyzed. Conclusion: This study suggests an improvement in glycated hemoglobin at 12 weeks with the use of the 28Hz vibration platform in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, further studies with a larger number of patients and longer follow-up are needed to better define the role of whole body vibration as an adjuvant in glycemic control.

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Effects of Whole-Body Vibration-Assisted Training on Lower Limb Blood Flow in Children With Myelomeningocele

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology ◽

10.3389/fbioe.2021.601747 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Author(s):

Andrzej Szopa ◽

Małgorzata Domagalska-Szopa ◽

Andrzej Siwiec ◽

Ilona Kwiecień-Czerwieniec

Keyword(s):

Blood Flow ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Rehabilitation Program ◽

Functional Mobility ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Whole Body ◽

Body Vibration ◽

Tibial Arteries

This study investigated the effectiveness of whole-body vibration (WBV) training incorporated into a conventional physiotherapy (PT) program (WBV-assisted training) in improving blood flow in the lower limbs and range of motion in the lower limb joints of children with myelomeningocele (MMC). A total of 31 children with MMC (7–15 years old) underwent a 6 weeks treatment program consisting of 2 weeks of conventional PT followed by 4 weeks of WBV-assisted training. The assessment comprised two parts: evaluation of lower limb joint range of motion and Doppler ultrasonography of the superficial femoral, popliteal, and anterior tibial arteries and was performed three times for each of the participants (at baseline, after 10 sessions of PT but before WBV-assisted training, and after 20 sessions of WBV-assisted training). Our results showed that WBV-assisted training significantly improved lower limb circulation in patients with MMC, increasing velocity and reducing resistivity in all tested arteries. Moreover, WBV-assisted training alleviated lower-extremity contractures, especially of the knee. Thus, WBV-assisted training is effective as an adjunctive rehabilitation program for improving functional mobility in children with MMC.

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Effects of a 12-wk whole-body vibration based intervention to improve type 2 diabetes

Maturitas ◽

10.1016/j.maturitas.2013.09.005 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 77 (1) ◽

pp. 52-58 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Borja del Pozo-Cruz ◽

Rosa M. Alfonso-Rosa ◽

Jesus del Pozo-Cruz ◽

Borja Sañudo ◽

Michael E. Rogers

Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Whole Body ◽

Body Vibration

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Effect of whole body vibration on clinical and metabolic outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes: an observational pilot trial

Practical Diabetes ◽

10.1002/pdi.2337 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 38 (3) ◽

pp. 20-25

Author(s):

Manuella de L Michels ◽

Camila S Spivakoski ◽

Bruna da S Réus ◽

Débora M dos S Alves ◽

Priscila ND Mattje ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Pilot Trial ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Whole Body ◽

Body Vibration ◽

Metabolic Outcomes

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Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Training on Lower Limb Blood Flow in Children with Myelomeningocele—A Randomized Trial

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10184273 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (18) ◽

pp. 4273

Author(s):

Małgorzata Domagalska-Szopa ◽

Andrzej Szopa ◽

Andrzej Siwiec ◽

Ilona Kwiecień-Czerwieniec ◽

Lutz Schreiber ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Blood Flow ◽

Lower Limb ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Whole Body ◽

Control Group ◽

Body Vibration ◽

Conventional Physiotherapy ◽

Whole Body Vibration Training ◽

The Impact

The objective of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of a three-week Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) training on the vascular blood flow of the lower limbs in children with myelomeningocele. The secondary goal was to evaluate the effect of WBV on the ROM of lower limb joints in this population. A total of 30 children with MMC (7–16 years old) were enrolled in the study. Children were randomly allocated to two groups of equal numbers, using an envelope code. The experimental group underwent a 3-week WBV training, while the control group received a 3-week conventional physiotherapy (PT) program. The examination consisted of two parts: (1) Doppler USG examination of the lower limb vascular blood flow; (2) evaluation of ROM. The results obtained revealed three main findings. First, WBV training effectively improved blood flow by increasing flow velocities in all tested arteries, while the impact of the PT program was limited to a single parameter. Second, WBV training effectively improved vascular resistance in arteries of the lower legs, while the PT program did not achieve any significant differences. Third, both types of treatment intervention significantly improved ROM in all joints of the lower limbs in MMC participants.

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