The effects of whole body vibration on balance disorders
Abstract
Background and Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of whole-body vibration on postural control. The literature of the past 10 years were reviewed to find evidence in the recent literature for a causal association between whole-body vibration and balance disorders, and a dose-response relationship between whole-body vibration and balance disorders.
Methods: Literature search was performed on PubMed, CINAHL, ISI web of science, Scopus, and Magiran databases for literature from 2002 to 2012.
Conclusion: Numerous randomized-controlled clinical trials of high to moderate quality showed similar improvements in postural control after a period of whole-body vibration. Despite the lack of definite evidence, we found a sufficient number of reasons for the use of whole-body vibration in balance disorders. Future research in this field should aim to clarify the most effective dosage of whole-body vibration.
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17. Mahieu NN, Witvrouw E, Van de Voorde D, Michilsens D, Arbyn V, Van den Broecke W. Improving strength and postural control in young skiers: whole-body vibration versus equivalent resistance training. J Athl Train. 2006;41(3):286-93.
18. Van Nes IJ, Latour H, Schils F, Meijer R, van Kuijk A, Geurts AC. Long-term effects of 6-week whole-body vibration on balance recovery and activities of daily living in the postacute phase of stroke. Stroke. 2006;37(9):2331-5.
19. Kawanabe K, Kawashima A, Sashimoto I, Takeda T, Sato Y, Iwamoto J. Effect of whole-body vibration exercise and muscle strengthening, balance, and walking exercises on walking ability in the elderly. Keio J Med. 2007;56(1):28-33.
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21. Cheung WH, Mok HW, Qin L, Sze PC, Lee KM, Leung KS. High-frequency whole-body vibration improves balancing ability in elderly women. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007;88(7):852-7.
22. Yoosefinejad AK, Shadmehr A, Olyaei GR, Talebian S, Bagheri H, Mohajeri-Tehrani MR. Effects of whole-body vibration on a diabetic type 2 patient with peripheral neuropathy. Health Science Journal. 2012;6(3):576-83.
23. Yoosefi AK, Talebian S, Shadmehr A, Olyaei GR, Bagheri H, Mohajeri-Tehrani MR. Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on EMG root mean square signal in a diabetic type 2 patient with peripheral neuropathymation to coronary disease patients. Health Science Journal. 2013;7(1):109-15.
2. Bosco C, Colli R, Introini E, Cardinale M, Tsarpela O, Madella A, et al. Adaptive responses of human skeletal muscle to vibration exposure. Clin Physiol. 1999;19(2):183-7.
3. Rubin C, Recker R, Cullen D, Ryaby J, McLeod K. Prevention of bone loss in a post-menopausal population by low-level biomechanical intervention. Amer. Sc. Bone Min Res: 1998;23:1106.
4. Rittweger J, Just K, Kautzsch K, Reeg P, Felsenberg D. Treatment of chronic lower back pain with lumbar extension and whole-body vibration exercise: a randomized controlled trial. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2002;27(17):1829-34.
5. Cardinale M, Wakeling J. Whole body vibration exercise: are vibrations good for you? Br J Sports Med.2005;39(9):585-9.
6. Nigg BM, Wakeling JM. Impact forces and muscle tuning: a new paradigm. Exerc Sport Sci Rev.2001;29(1):37-41.
7. Ashnagar Z, Shadmehr A, Hadian MR, Talebian S, Jalaei S. The immediate effects of whole body vibration on timing of upper extremity muscles of healthy young women. J Mod Rehabil. 2012;6(1):8-8. Persian.
8. Rittweger J. Vibration as an exercise modality: how it may work, and what its potential might be. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2010;108(5):877-904.
9. Savelberg HH, Keizer HA, Meijer K. Whole-body vibration induced adaptation in knee extensors; consequences of initial strength, vibration frequency, and joint angle. J Strength Cond Res. 2007;21(2):589-93.
10. Roelants M, Verschueren SM, Delecluse C, Levin O, Stijnen V. Whole-body-vibration-induced increase in leg muscle activity during different squat exercises. J Strength Cond. Res. 2006;20(1):124-29.
11. Torvinen S, Kannu P, Sievänen H, Järvinen TA, Pasanen M, Kontulainen S, et al. Effect of a vibration exposure on muscular performance and body balance. Randomized cross-over study. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging. 2002;22(2):145-52.
12. Torvinen S, Sievänen H, Järvinen TA, Pasanen M, Kontulainen S, Kannus P. Effect of 4-min vertical whole body vibration on muscle performance and body balance: a randomized cross-over study. Int J Sports Med. 2002;23(5):374-9.
13. Cardinale M, Lim J. Electromyography activity of vastus lateralis muscle during whole-body vibrations of different frequencies. J Strength Cond Res. 2003;17(3):621-4.
14. Verschueren SM, Roelants M, Delecluse C, Swinnen S, Vanderschueren D, Boonen S. Effect of 6-month whole body vibration training on hip density, muscle strength, and postural control in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled pilot study. J Bone Miner Res. 2004;19(3):352-9.
15. Bautmans I, Van Hees E, Lemper JC, Mets T.The feasibility of Whole Body Vibration in institutionalised elderly persons and its influence on muscle performance, balance and mobility: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Geriatr. 2005;5:17.
16. Bruyere O, Wuidart MA, Di Palma E, Gourlay M, Ethgen O, Richy F, et al. Controlled whole body vibration to decrease fall risk and improve health-related quality of life of nursing home residents. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2005;86(2):303-7.
17. Mahieu NN, Witvrouw E, Van de Voorde D, Michilsens D, Arbyn V, Van den Broecke W. Improving strength and postural control in young skiers: whole-body vibration versus equivalent resistance training. J Athl Train. 2006;41(3):286-93.
18. Van Nes IJ, Latour H, Schils F, Meijer R, van Kuijk A, Geurts AC. Long-term effects of 6-week whole-body vibration on balance recovery and activities of daily living in the postacute phase of stroke. Stroke. 2006;37(9):2331-5.
19. Kawanabe K, Kawashima A, Sashimoto I, Takeda T, Sato Y, Iwamoto J. Effect of whole-body vibration exercise and muscle strengthening, balance, and walking exercises on walking ability in the elderly. Keio J Med. 2007;56(1):28-33.
20. Bogaerts A, Verschueren S, Delecluse C, Claessens AL, Boonen S. Effects of whole body vibration training on postural control in older individuals: a 1 year randomized controlled trial. Gait Posture. 2007;26(2):309-16.
21. Cheung WH, Mok HW, Qin L, Sze PC, Lee KM, Leung KS. High-frequency whole-body vibration improves balancing ability in elderly women. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007;88(7):852-7.
22. Yoosefinejad AK, Shadmehr A, Olyaei GR, Talebian S, Bagheri H, Mohajeri-Tehrani MR. Effects of whole-body vibration on a diabetic type 2 patient with peripheral neuropathy. Health Science Journal. 2012;6(3):576-83.
23. Yoosefi AK, Talebian S, Shadmehr A, Olyaei GR, Bagheri H, Mohajeri-Tehrani MR. Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on EMG root mean square signal in a diabetic type 2 patient with peripheral neuropathymation to coronary disease patients. Health Science Journal. 2013;7(1):109-15.
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