Whole body vibration therapy and cognitive functions: a systematic review

Abstract

<abstract> <p>Whole Body Vibration has been found to induce physiological changes in human subjects, improving their neuromuscular, respiratory and cardiovascular functions. Evidence from animal research prove that whole-body vibration appears to induce changes in molecular and cellular levels to alter cognitive functions in mice. There is evolving evidence for a potential value of whole body vibration in improving cognition and preventing the development of age-related cognitive disorders in humans. However, literature on the biological consequences of whole-body vibration on the human brain is scanty. If so, gathering the available evidences would help decide the possibility of designing appropriate whole-body vibration protocols to extend its application to induce neurocognitive enhancement and optimize its effects. Therefore, a systematic review of the literature was performed, consulting the ProQuest, MEDLINE and Scopus bibliographic databases, to summarize the available scientific evidence on the effects of whole-body vibration on cognitive functions in adults. Results of the review suggest that whole-body vibration therapy enhances a wide spectrum of cognitive functions in adults although there isn't enough evidence available yet to be able to design a standardized protocol to achieve optimum cognitive enhancement.</p> </abstract>

Resolution of Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine by Correcting a Cervical Spine Kyphosis Utilizing the Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP®) Technique: A Case Report With Long-Term Follow-Up

“…These rehabilitation methods include PostureRay radiographic documentation system machine learning modeling to allow the physician to prescribe specific Mirror Image® (14MI) exercises that are designed to strengthen the muscles of the spine that are involved with movement in the direction opposite of the spinal abnormality. Additional spine strengthening exercises using the ProLordotic™ cervical spine exerciser (Circular Traction, LLC, Huntington Beach, California, United States) were performed under whole-body vibration (WBV) on the Power Plate® [ 22 ]. See Figure 2 .…”

Subjective and Objective Improvement in a 39-Year-Old Male Suffering From Severe Chronic Pain and Disability Using Chiropractic BioPhysics® Protocols Following Rear-Impact Motor Vehicle Crash With a 10-Month Long-Term Follow-Up

“…CBP® therapy consists of Mirror Image® (MI) exercises designed to strengthen postural muscles and specifically used to improve the abnormal spine configuration as demonstrated on the radiographs [ 6 ]. Specific exercises to increase the cervical musculature in extension were prescribed, and the ProLordotic™ (Circular Traction LLC., Huntington Beach, CA, USA) neck exercises were used while under WBV using the Power Plate® WBV device (Power Plate USA, Northbrook IL., USA) [ 19 ]. Exercises were performed at repetitions of 5 seconds with 2 seconds rest in between for 2 minutes.…”

Passive exercise is an effective alternative to HRT for restoring OVX induced mitochondrial dysfunction in skeletal muscle

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