scholarly journals Skilling up for training: a feasibility study investigating acute effects of stochastic resonance whole-body vibration on postural control of older adults

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slavko Rogan ◽  
Lorenz Radlinger ◽  
Stefan Schmid ◽  
Kaspar Herren ◽  
Roger Hilfiker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Reaction Time ◽  
Stochastic Resonance ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Single Bout

The present pilot study investigated the feasibility of applying a single bout stochastic resonance whole-body vibration in deconditioned elderly individuals and the effects on static and dynamic balance and reaction time. We report the results of a non-blinded randomized control trial with a pre-test/post-test design. Twenty elderly individuals were randomized into either single bout stochastic resonance whole-body vibration (SR-WBV) (n=10, frequency 5 Hz, Noise 4) or control (n=10). SR-WBV received 5 sets of 1 min stochastic whole-body vibration (5 Hz, Noise 4: vibration with a randomly varying frequency, 1=low, 4=high) with 1 min rest in between. The control group rested for 10 min without any intervention. Functional reach test (FRT), semi-tandem stand (STS), Expanded Timed Get Up-and-Go Test (ETGUG), single task- (ST) and dual task walking time (DT), chair rising (CR), and foot (RTF) and hand reaction time (RTH) were measured before and after the intervention. Within- and between group differences were analyzed using repeated measures. In order to assess the meaningfulness of pre-training to post-training changes, the effect size (ES) was calculated according to Cohen’s d. All participants in the study accepted and adhered to the WBV session and performed scheduled follow-up measurements. There were no adverse events. Change values for dynamic balance showed a strong trend towards improvement for FRT of about 4.5% (ES=0.52, P=0.161). Change values for RTF (5.9%; ES=0.55; P =0.169) showed a trend towards improvement in the SR-WBV only. The results suggest that stochastic resonance WBV is both safe and well accepted by elderly individuals in assisted living institutions, and might have beneficial effects on balance in these adults. Further research is warranted to determine whether this device might be of use in the <em>skilling-up</em> phase of an exercise program when training is initiated in strongly deconditioned and/or frail elderly. The new training protocol is expected to allow for safe <em>skilling-up</em> training of deconditioned older adults in assisted living institutions.

scholarly journals Combining Stochastic Resonance Vibration With Exergaming for Motor-Cognitive Training in Long-Term Care; A Sham-Control Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eling D. de Bruin ◽  
Heiner Baur ◽  
Yvonne Brülhart ◽  
Eefje Luijckx ◽  
Timo Hinrichs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Stochastic Resonance ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Dance Training

Purpose: Physical and mental functions allow classifying older adults as “Go-Go” (independent functioning); “Slow-Go” (in need of care with a slight handicap); and “No-Go” (in need of care with severe functional limitation). The latter group exhibits reduced exercise tolerance. More recently technology-based motor-cognitive types of training services emerged as a possible training service. This study examined the use of technology including stochastic resonance whole-body vibration and Exergame-dance training for motor-cognitive training in care home dwelling adults.Methods: Seventeen older adults (10 women, 7 men, age range: 79–98) were randomly assigned to the intervention (IG, n = 9) or the sham group (SG, n = 8). IG performed five sets of 1-min whole-body vibration with 1-min rest in between, three times a week for the first 4 weeks of the training period with varying frequency. From weeks five to eight the Exergame-dance training was conducted after the vibration sessions. SG performed a stochastic resonance whole-body vibration training with the same terms applied, however, with a fixed frequency of 1 Hz, Noise 1. From weeks five to eight a passive trampoline-programme of 5 min was applied following the vibration sessions. Primary outcome was the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). Secondary outcomes were the Trail Making Test A and B (TMT A &amp; B) and the Falls Efficacy Scale–International (FES-I). Outcomes were measured at baseline, after 4 and 8 weeks of intervention and at follow-up (4 weeks after the intervention). The non-parametric Puri and Sen rank-order test was applied, followed by an ANOVA for repeated measures to analyse main and interaction effects. Mann–Whitney U-Test was used to determine differences between the groups.Results: The post-hoc analysis showed significant effects on the SPPB total score with large effect sizes from baseline to 8 weeks (+72%, p = 0.005, η2 = 0.423). The TMT part B displayed significant improvements with large effect sizes from baseline to 8 weeks (+17.5%, p = 0.002, η2 = 0.779) and to follow-up (+21%, p = 0.001, η2 = 0.827).Conclusion: The technology based 8-week training programme consisting of a combination of stochastic resonance whole-body vibration and Exergame-dance training showed beneficial effects on both physical and cognitive performance in older care home dwelling adults.

Short-term Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Functional Mobility and Flexibility in Healthy, Older Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taishi Tsuji ◽  
Naruki Kitano ◽  
Kenji Tsunoda ◽  
Erika Himori ◽  
Tomohiro Okura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Short Term Effects

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

Effects of whole-body vibration on balance and mobility in institutionalized older adults: a randomized controlled trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 462-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Freddy MH Lam ◽  
Philip FL Chan ◽  
LR Liao ◽  
Jean Woo ◽  
Elsie Hui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Randomized Controlled
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