Vibroacoustic treatment to improve functioning and ability to work: a multidisciplinary approach to chronic pain rehabilitation

Campbell, Emily M.; Hynynen, Jouko; Burger, Birgitta; Vainionpää, Aki; Ala-Ruona, Esa

doi:10.1080/09638288.2019.1687763

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“…Some studies have shown the effect of VAT in patients with different types of health problems. They focused on, for instance, heart rate variability [10,11], galvanic skin response [10], and blood pressure and pulse rate [12,13]. These research studies, like the present one, made use of questionnaires, self-assessment scales and interviews [14,15].…”

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The Impact of Vibroacoustic Therapy on Subjective Perception of University Students – Mixed Design Pilot Study

Vilímek¹,

Kantor²,

Kořínková³

2021

ujer

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Vibroacoustic therapy (VAT) is a modern therapeutic approach that combines low-frequency sound vibrations with listening to music. One of the new technologies developed for VAT is Vibrobed, a vibrating bed intended for rehabilitation. The aim of the present pilot study with mixed methods research design is to explore the impact of a Vibrobed course using an original listening program called The Elements 2019 on the subjective experience of study participants, specifically on their physical perception, emotions and mental associations. The study involved 30 university students who underwent three sessions on the Vibrobed. The research data were obtained through a newly-designed questionnaire (processed by means of descriptive statistics and paired t-test) and through qualitative interviews (processed by means of inductive content analysis). The study results seem to indicate that a session on the Vibrobed may increase the level of perceived physical well-being and relaxation, and that it has potential for psychosomatic regulation of the human body. This could be utilized in coping with acute stress and has a positive influence on the quality of life of students in various educational institutions, for instance in the form of preventive programmes at universities. Due to the limitations of the current study, however, it is yet necessary to verify the potential use of the vibroacoustic program through further research, ideally using an experimental design.

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confidence: 97%

The Impact of Vibroacoustic Therapy on Subjective Perception of University Students – Mixed Design Pilot Study

Vilímek¹,

Kantor²,

Kořínková³

2021

ujer

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“…Eleven studies were focused on chronic pain,2 4 16 17 26–32 two on acute pain,15 33 one study on experimentally induced pain34 (from this point onwards referred to only as experimental pain), one study included patients with acute and chronic pain35 and one study did not specify the type of pain (probably both acute and chronic pain patients were included) 5. Chronic pain included different types of presumed musculoskeletal pain (mostly fibromyalgia), psychosomatic and neuropathic conditions,2 4 16 26–32 35 and, least prevalent, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type 17. The acute pain15 33 studies included postoperative pain after gynaecological surgeries, after a total knee replacement and after an ankle sprain 35.…”

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“…The one study on experimental pain was published in 2012 34. Four of the studies on chronic pain were from Canada,16 17 30 31 four from Finland,2 4 26 27 three from the USA28 29 35 and one from Estonia 32. The studies on acute pain were from the USA,15 33 35 and the study on experimental pain was from Canada 34.…”

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Exploring vibroacoustic therapy in adults experiencing pain: a scoping review

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ObjectiveTo explore the characteristics and outcomes of vibroacoustic therapy (VAT) in adults experiencing pain. To give directions for future research and clinical applications of VAT in pain management for adults.DesignScoping review.Data sourcesBMČ, CINAHL Plus, Cochrane Library, EBSCOhost, EBM Reviews, EMBASE, Epistemonikos, ERIC, MEDLINE complete, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, ProQuest, hand search in unpublished sources.Study selectionAll quantitative and qualitative research studies and systematic reviews, without any date or language limit.Data extractionTwo independent reviewers extracted data on the study design, location and setting, the causes of pain, participants, vibroacoustic intervention, measurement tools, and key findings related to pain.ResultsFrom 430 records, 20 were included for narrative synthesis. Fifteen studies researched chronic pain, two studies acute pain, two studies both types of pain and one study experimentally induced pain. The description of VAT applied in studies usually included the description of research experiments, vibroacoustic devices and frequencies of sinusoidal sound. There was high heterogeneity in study protocols, however, 40 Hz was predominantly used, most sessions ranged between 20 and 45 min, and the frequency of treatment was higher for acute pain (daily) compared with chronic pain (daily to once a week). Outcomes related to pain focused mainly on perceived pain; however, other surrogate measures were also considered, for example, an increased number of treatment days or pain medication usage.ConclusionsResearch in this area is too sparse to identify properties of VAT that are beneficial for pain management. We suggest VAT researchers describe a minimum of four measurements—frequency, amplitude, pulsation and loudness. Randomised controlled trials are needed to establish reliable scientific proof of VAT effectiveness for both acute and chronic pain. Furthermore, clinical practice would benefit from researching patients’ experiences and preferences of vibroacoustic treatment and its psychosocial components.

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“…The mechanism by which the body reacts to sound frequencies and vibration is referred to as resonance (45). But this applies not only to the body but also to the resonant oscillations within the brain, defined as the steady‐state response, which is evoked from rhythmic stimulation (46).…”

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Evaluation of the Efficacy of Musical Vibroacupuncture in Pain Relief: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Weber

Busbridge

Governo

2021

Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface

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Vibroacoustic treatment to improve functioning and ability to work: a multidisciplinary approach to chronic pain rehabilitation

Abstract: Vibroacoustic treatment to improve functioning and ability to work : a multidisciplinary approach to chronic pain rehabilitation. Disability and Rehabilitation, Early online.

Cited by 15 publications

References 53 publications

The Impact of Vibroacoustic Therapy on Subjective Perception of University Students – Mixed Design Pilot Study

The Impact of Vibroacoustic Therapy on Subjective Perception of University Students – Mixed Design Pilot Study

Exploring vibroacoustic therapy in adults experiencing pain: a scoping review

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Musical Vibroacupuncture in Pain Relief: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

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