A comparative study of whole body vibration training and conventional training on knee proprioception and postural stability after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Abstract

Whole body vibration training improved proprioception and balance in athletes with reconstructed ACL.

Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

“…Moezy et al compared four weeks of whole-body vibration training with strength training twelve weeks after ACL reconstruction 31 . The twelve patients in the vibration training group performed barefoot static and dynamic squats and singleleg stance on a vibration platform whose frequency increased from 30 to 50 Hz, amplitude increased from 2.5 to 5 mm, and duration increased from four to sixteen minutes over twelve sessions.…”

Six-Week Combined Vibration and Wobble Board Training on Balance and Stability in Footballers With Functional Ankle Instability

“…Vibration training has previously been suggested as a rehabilitation method among researchers; however, none of these studies have looked at the treatment of FAI within athletic populations, concentrating more on fall prevention strategies among the elderly and ACL reconstruction patients. [18][19][20]36,37 The use of a combination of a vibration device built into a wobble board has been investigated previously. 19 Trans et al 19 used an 8-week training cycle on a Vibrosphere (ProMedvi) to assess strength and proprioception in elderly females suffering knee osteoarthritis.…”

“…[18][19][20] It has been hypothesized that the transmission of mechanical oscillations from the vibrating platform may lead to Submitted for publication June 22, 2012 physiological changes in muscle spindles, joint mechanoreceptors, higher brain activity, and hence strength and power properties. 18 The proposed physiological reasons behind these changes have been attributed to stimulation of primary afferent (Ia, IIa) endings of the muscle spindles as identified with the reflex muscle contraction known as tonic vibration reflex. 21 A reduction in motor unit recruitment thresholds and altered motor neuron excitability have also been suggested as mechanisms for the above physiological improvements.…”

The application of whole-body vibration in physiotherapy – A narrative review

“…WBV training is considered safe and effective in rehabilitation after injury of the ACL (4,25,43). The patients who tore their ACL, with or without concomitant meniscal injury, can start the vibration therapy as early as two weeks after surgery (4).…”

“…The patients who tore their ACL, with or without concomitant meniscal injury, can start the vibration therapy as early as two weeks after surgery (4). Two types of vibration platforms were used in the study: vertical vibration (25,43) and side-alternating platforms (4), set at a frequency range 30-50 Hz and 10-30 Hz, respectively. There has been good evidence for effectiveness of WBV training in the ACL-rehabilitation protocols.…”