Whole-body vibration in addition to strength and balance exercise for falls-related functional mobility of frail older adults: a single-blind randomized controlled trial

Pollock, Ross D.; Martin, Finbarr C.; Newham, Di J.

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“…However, a study involving a 10-week WBV program in female elderly individuals reported positive gains in lower-limb muscle strength and functional mobility (Machado et al 2010). Interestingly, all relevant, appropriately controlled studies have reported that WBV intervention effectively prevents falls by improving balance in the elderly (Pollock et al 2012).…”

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“…The potential to improve power, functional mobility, and balance, along with the possible benefits for bone strength, suggest that WBV is an effective intervention for preventing falls and fragility fractures (Pollock et al 2012). However, no study has been conducted to verify the effects of WBV in elderly patients with diabetic neuropathy.…”

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Whole-Body Vibration Training Improves Balance, Muscle Strength and Glycosylated Hemoglobin in Elderly Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy

Lee

Song

2013

Tohoku J. Exp. Med.

101

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Elderly patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy are more likely to experience falls. However, the information available on how such falls can be prevented is scarce. We investigated the effects of wholebody vibration (WBV) combined with a balance exercise program on balance, muscle strength, and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in elderly patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Fifty-five elderly patients with diabetic neuropathy were randomly assigned to WBV with balance exercise group, balance exercise (BE) group, and control group. The WBV and BE groups performed the balance exercise program for 60 min per day, 2 times per week, for 6 weeks. Further, the WBV group performed WBV training (up to 3 × 3 min, 3 times per week, for 6 weeks). The control group did not participate in any training. The main outcome measures were assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks of training; namely, we assessed the postural sway and one leg stance (OLS) for static balance; Berg balance scale (BBS), timed up-and-go (TUG) test, and functional reach test (FRT) for dynamic balance; five-times-sit-to-stand (FTSTS) test for muscle strength; and HbA1c for predicting the progression of diabetes. Significant improvements were noted in the static balance, dynamic balance, muscle strength, and HbA1c in the WBV group, compared to the BE and control groups (P < 0.05). Thus, in combination with the balance exercise program, the shortterm WBV therapy is beneficial in improving balance, muscle strength and HbA1c, in elderly patients with diabetic neuropathy who are at high risk for suffering falls.

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confidence: 99%

Whole-Body Vibration Training Improves Balance, Muscle Strength and Glycosylated Hemoglobin in Elderly Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy

Lee

Song

2013

Tohoku J. Exp. Med.

101

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“…Falling often has a complex form; it is defined as lying on the ground or at a lower level by accident, except conscious positional change for resting on seats, walls, or other objects, and is affected by multiple factors [93][94][95][96]. There are different descriptions, such as intrinsic and extrinsic factors, associated with the risk factors of falling [94,95]. These descriptions include age, duration of illness, presence of prior falls, fear of falling, the number of used medicines, use of antihypertensive medicine, reduction in mobility level, and in-home and out-of-home dangers [97,98].…”

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Neuromuscular Diseases and Rehabilitation

Demir¹

2017

Neurological Physical Therapy

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Neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) are a heterogeneous group of diseases that are inherited or acquired, resulting from an abnormality in the anterior horn motor cells, peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junctions, or muscles.In NMDs, evaluation is performed to monitor the progression of the disease, to determine the appropriate treatment methods, to investigate the efficacy of treatment methods, and to predict and prevent possible complications. Evaluation methods should include evaluation of respiratory functions, muscle testing, normal joint movement, evaluation of flexibility, evaluation of motor functions and functional capacities, functional posture, and gait analysis.The aim of physiotherapy approaches is to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The rehabilitation program should include the protection of the functional level of the patient and the physical and psychological functions, increasing the physical and mental capacity of the patient, and slowing the progress of the disease symptoms. The rehabilitation program should include the preservation of muscle strength, an exercise program for the prevention of contractures, increasing respiratory function and aerobic capacity, gait and balance training, fall prevention, walking aid training, psychosocial approach, vocational counseling, ergotherapy processes and nutrition expert support.

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“…No Brasil, estima-se que cerca de 4,32 milhões de idosos caem a cada ano e entre estes, 2,175 milhões sofrem com algum tipo de consequência da queda 2 . As causas das quedas são multifatoriais, entretanto, a literatura aponta que a fraqueza muscular dos membros inferiores, déficits de equilíbrio e alterações da marcha têm importante influência 3 . Estudo realizado por Verghese et al 4 mostra que cerca de 35% dos idosos com mais de 70 anos e 80% dos idosos com mais de 85 anos apresentam mudanças nos padrões da marcha.…”

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Efeito do treinamento com haste vibratória na biomecânica da marcha com dupla-tarefa em idosas

Hallal

Marques

Spinoso

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Rev Bras Med Esporte

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RESUMOIntrodução: As quedas em idosos são responsáveis por muitos casos de lesões e morte. As alterações de equilíbrio e força muscular decorrentes do envelhecimento, que contribuem para a ocorrência de quedas, podem ser parcialmente revertidas com o exercício físico. Objetivo: Verificar os efeitos de 8 semanas de treinamento de equilíbrio com haste vibratória, sobre o comprimento de passo e a ativação muscular do membro inferior de idosas durante marcha com duplas tarefas. Métodos: Participaram do estudo 16 idosas divididas aleatoriamente em dois grupos: grupo treinamento de equilíbrio (GTE) e grupo de treinamento de equilíbrio com haste vibratória (GTEHV). A avaliação da marcha foi composta por três condições distintas que incluiram marcha em velocidade de preferencia e duplas tarefas. Foram coletados os dados eletromiográficos dos músculos reto femoral, vasto lateral, bíceps femoral, tibial anterior e gastrocnêmio lateral, e dados cinemáticos de comprimento de passo. Resultados: O GTEHV apresentou maiores valores de comprimento de passo após o treinamento. Ambos os grupos (GTE e GTEHV) mostraram menores valores de ativação muscular após o treinamento. Conclusão: Os resultados sugerem que o treinamento de equilíbrio com haste vibratória pode ser eficaz para melhora do desempenho durante diferentes condições de marcha em idosos, contribuindo para a prevenção de quedas nesta população.Palavras-chave: acidentes por quedas, vibração, equilíbrio postural, fenômenos biomecânicos. ABSTRACT Introduction: Falls in elderly are responsible for many cases of injury and death. Changes in balance and

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Whole-body vibration in addition to strength and balance exercise for falls-related functional mobility of frail older adults: a single-blind randomized controlled trial

Abstract: The addition of whole-body vibration to strength and balance exercise resulted in greater improvements in functional mobility than exercise alone, despite achieving lower than anticipated exposure. Gains from neither intervention were sustained at six months.

Cited by 79 publications

References 31 publications

Whole-Body Vibration Training Improves Balance, Muscle Strength and Glycosylated Hemoglobin in Elderly Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy

Whole-Body Vibration Training Improves Balance, Muscle Strength and Glycosylated Hemoglobin in Elderly Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy

Neuromuscular Diseases and Rehabilitation

Efeito do treinamento com haste vibratória na biomecânica da marcha com dupla-tarefa em idosas

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