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.

The Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Training on Upper and Lower Body Strength in Older Adults

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 35-50
Author(s):  
Chantelle C. Lachance ◽  
Kenji Kenno ◽  
Patricia L. Weir ◽  
Kelly M. Carr ◽  
Nancy McNevin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Lower Body ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Body Strength ◽  
Vibration Training ◽  
Lower Body Strength ◽  
Whole Body Vibration Training

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

Effect of whole-body-vibration training in institutionalized older adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. S55 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Tallon ◽  
S. Ramdani ◽  
A. Jaussent ◽  
L. Decker ◽  
P.L. Bernard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Vibration Training ◽  
Whole Body Vibration Training

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF CONTROLLED WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION TRAINING ON FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE AMONG HEALTHY OLDER ADULTS: A 6-WEEK PILOT STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
F. Saucedo ◽  
E.A. Chavez ◽  
H.R. Vanderhoof ◽  
J.D. Eggleston
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Fall Risk Factors ◽  
Vibration Training ◽  
Whole Body Vibration Training

Background: Falling is the second leading cause of injury-related death worldwide and is a leading cause of injury among older adults. Whole-body vibration has been used to improve fall risk factors in older adults. No study has assessed if vibration benefits can be retained over time. Objectives: The aims of this study were to examine if six-weeks of whole-body vibration could improve fall risk factors and to assess if benefits associated with the training program could be sustained two months following the final training session. Design and Setting: Repeated measures randomized controlled design. Participants: Twenty-four independent living older adults were recruited and were randomly assigned to the WBV or control group. Intervention: Participants performed three sessions of whole-body vibration training per week with a vibration frequency of 20Hz or with only an audio recording of the vibration noise. An assessment of fall risk factors was performed prior to, immediately following, and two-months after the completion of the training program. Main Outcome Measures: Fall risk factors including functional capacity, mobility, strength, and walking speed were assessed pre-training, post-training, and two-months post-training. Results: Seventeen participants completed the study. No improvements (p<0.05) between groups were found in the measures of physical performance. Conclusions: Findings revealed that six weeks of whole-body vibration is not effective in improving fall risk factors or producing benefits post-training.

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 Effectiveness of Whole-Body Vibration Training to Improve Muscle Strength and Physical Performance in Older Adults: Prospective, Single-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 652
Author(s):  
Nam-Gyu Jo ◽  
Seung-Rok Kang ◽  
Myoung-Hwan Ko ◽  
Ju-Yul Yoon ◽  
Hye-Seong Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Effect ◽  
Isokinetic Dynamometer ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Vibration Training ◽  
Whole Body Vibration Training

Whole-body vibration training (WBVT) is emerging as an alternative exercise method that be easily performed by older adults. This clinical trial investigates the efficacy of WBVT in improving muscle strength and physical performance before resistance exercise, in comparison to conventional resistance exercise after stretching exercise in older adults. The WBVT group (n = 20) performed WBVT using a vibrating platform (SW-VC15™), followed by strengthening exercises. The control group (n = 20) performed stretching instead of WBVT. Both groups underwent a total of 12 sessions (50 min per session). The primary outcome was isokinetic dynamometer. The secondary outcomes were grip strength, short physical performance battery (SPPB), a 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36), and body composition analysis. In all results, only the time effect was significant, and the group effect or time x group effect was not. Both groups showed a significant increase in isokinetic dynamometer. Although there was no significant group effect, the increase in mean peak torque was greater in the WBVT group. The only WBVT group showed significant improvement in SPPB. In SF-36, only the control group showed significant improvements. WBVT can be safely performed by older adults and may be an alternative exercise method to boost the effect of strengthening exercise.

Whole-body Vibration Training in Older Adults: Retention of the Strengthening Effects

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 51-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly M. Carr ◽  
Chantelle C. Lachance ◽  
Kenji Kenno ◽  
Nancy McNevin ◽  
Sean Horton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Vibration Training ◽  
Whole Body Vibration Training
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