whole-body vibration https://greenmedinfo.com/category/keywords/whole-body%20vibration en Stochastic resonance whole body vibration increased muscle relaxation in young healthy individuals. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/stochastic-resonance-whole-body-vibration-increased-muscle-relaxation-young-he n/a PMID:  World J Orthop. 2016 Nov 18 ;7(11):758-765. Epub 2016 Nov 18. PMID: 27900274 Abstract Title:  Stochastic resonance whole body vibration increases perceived muscle relaxation but not cardiovascular activation: A randomized controlled trial. Abstract:  AIM: To investigate the acute effects of stochastic resonance whole body vibration (SR-WBV), including muscle relaxation and cardiovascular activation. METHODS: Sixty-four healthy students participated. The participants were randomly assigned to sham SR-WBV training at a low intensity (1.5 Hz) or a verum SR-WBV training at a higher intensity (5 Hz). Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), heart rate (HR) and self-reported muscle relaxation were assessed before and immediately after SR-WBV. RESULTS: Two factorial analyses of variance (ANOVA) showed a significant interaction between pre- vs post-SR-WBV measurements and SR-WBV conditions for muscle relaxation in the neck and back [F(1,55) = 3.35, P = 0.048,η(2) = 0.07]. Muscle relaxation in the neck and back increased in verum SR-WBV, but not in sham SR-WBV. No significant changes between pre- and post-training levels of SBD, DBD and HR were observed either in sham or verum SR-WBV conditions. With verum SR-WBV, improved muscle relaxation was the mostsignificant in participants who reported the experience of back, neck or shoulder pain more than once a month (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: A single session of SR-WBV increased muscle relaxation in young healthy individuals, while cardiovascular load was low. An increase in musculoskeletal relaxation in the neck and back is a potential mediator of pain reduction in preventive worksite SR-WBV trials. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/stochastic-resonance-whole-body-vibration-increased-muscle-relaxation-young-he#comments Low Back Pain Muscle Relaxants: Central Whole-Body Vibration back pain cardiovascular activation muscle relaxation whole-body vibration Human Study Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:01:18 +0000 greenmedinfo 140672 at https://greenmedinfo.com Three weeks of whole-body vibratio training was effective in improving ankle joint-position sense and gait variables in children with cerebral palsy. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/three-weeks-whole-body-vibratio-training-was-effective-improving-ankle-joint-p n/a PMID:  Physiother Can. 2016 ;68(2):99-105. PMID: 27909356 Abstract Title:  Effects of Three Weeks of Whole-Body Vibration Training on Joint-Position Sense, Balance, and Gait in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Study. Abstract:  Purpose : To observe the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) training in conjunction with conventional physical therapy (PT) on joint-position sense (JPS), balance, and gait in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: In this randomized controlled study, 24 children with CP were randomly selected either to continue their conventional PT or to receive WBV in conjunction with their conventional PT programme. Exposure to the intervention was intermittent (3 min WBV, 3 min rest) for 20 minutes, twice weekly for 3 weeks. JPS, balance, and gait were evaluated before and after treatment. Results: Ankle JPS was improved after 3 weeks of WBV training (p=0.014). Participants in the WBV group showed greater improvements in speed (F1,21=5.221, p=0.035) and step width (F1,21=4.487, p=0.039) than participants in the conventional PT group. Conclusion: Three weeks of WBV training was effective in improving ankle JPS and gait variables in children with CP. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/three-weeks-whole-body-vibratio-training-was-effective-improving-ankle-joint-p#comments Cerebral Palsy Whole-Body Vibration cerebral palsy physical therapy whole-body vibration Human Study Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:44:14 +0000 greenmedinfo 140666 at https://greenmedinfo.com Whole body vibration is a good adjunctive therapy for the prevention and management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/whole-body-vibration-good-adjunctive-therapy-prevention-and-management-osteopo n/a PMID:  Malays J Med Sci. 2016 Sep ;23(5):8-16. Epub 2016 Oct 5. PMID: 27904420 Abstract Title:  Role of the Whole Body Vibration Machine in the Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis in Old Age: A Systematic Review. Abstract:  A literature search of related articles was carried out in electronic data sources. Initially, 276 randomised controlled trials related to the title were collected, after which 44 were selected using the keywords. Overlapping articles, articles with a study duration of less than six months, and studies involving young participants were removed from the list. The remaining 20 articles were checked for entitlement using the PEDro scale. A total of nine eligible articles with 1486 participants were analysed. Seven trials used dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to measure bone mineral density (BMD). The six trials published from 2005 to 2013 found a significant increase in BMD. In the remaining one trial, there was no significant increase in BMD. One study published in 2013 reported a significant increase in BMD measured with peripheral qualitative computed tomography, whereas another trial published in 2014 stated that there was a reduction in calcaneal bone density measured by peripheral qualitative ultrasound. From these findings it can be concluded that the whole body vibration machine is a good adjunctive therapy for the prevention and management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. However, further investigations are necessary before the same can be recommended for elderly men. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/whole-body-vibration-good-adjunctive-therapy-prevention-and-management-osteopo#comments Osteoporosis Integrative Medicine Osteoprotective Whole-Body Vibration Integrative Medicine Osteoporosis whole-body vibration women's health Review Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:53:50 +0000 greenmedinfo 140669 at https://greenmedinfo.com Whole body vibration may be useful in the prevention or management of complications from restricted blood perfusion in the diabetic foot syndrome. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/whole-body-vibration-may-be-useful-prevention-or-management-complications-rest n/a PMID:  Med Clin (Barc). 2016 Nov 18. Epub 2016 Nov 18. PMID: 27871769 Abstract Title:  [Effect of mechanical vibration on transcutaneous oxygen levels in the feet of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients]. Abstract:  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Foot conditions in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) are major causes of morbidity and disability. Whole body vibration may promote blood circulation in the lower limbs, hence facilitating perfusion and promoting the supply of nutrients and oxygen to comprised tissues. Transcutaneous oxygen levels (TcPO2)>40mmHg in cases of diabetic foot syndrome are associated with a good prognosis in the resolution of ulcers. The objective of this study was to determine whether whole body vibration favors some parameters of interest related to complications associated with the diabetic foot syndrome. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifty-four patients with DM were included in a 12-week exercise program based on whole body vibration. Glycemic control was determined on the basis of the patients' levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c); sensitivity and TcPO2 levels of each foot were also recorded. Assessments were performed prior to initiating the whole body vibration program and at the end of it. RESULTS: No significant changes were observed in the patients' HbA1c (P=.442) levels or sensitivity (P=.07). A significant 7mmHg increase (P<.0001; effect size: d=0.53) was observed in the concentration of TcPO2. CONCLUSIONS: Whole body vibration may increase TcPO2 levels with useful implications for the prevention or management of complications associated with restricted blood perfusion in the diabetic foot syndrome. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/whole-body-vibration-may-be-useful-prevention-or-management-complications-rest#comments Diabetic Complications Whole-Body Vibration Diabetes Diabetic Complications Risk Reduction whole-body vibration Human Study Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:13:48 +0000 greenmedinfo 140673 at https://greenmedinfo.com Whole body vibration results in positive modifications in total fat mass, improved knee extension and stabilizer muscles of the ankle joint strength. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/whole-body-vibration-results-positive-modifications-total-fat-mass-improved-kn n/a PMID:  Rejuvenation Res. 2017 Jan 19. Epub 2017 Jan 19. PMID: 27998241 Abstract Title:  Effects of 24 Weeks of Whole Body Vibration Versus Multicomponent Training on Muscle Strength and Body Composition in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Abstract:  The purposes of this study were to analyze the impact of 24 weeks of vibratory and multicomponent training (MT) and to determine what type of training creates greater adaptations on body composition and isokinetic strength of the knee and ankle joints in postmenopausal women. Thirty-eight women (60.0 ± 6.3 years) were randomly assigned to whole body vibration group (WBVG), multicomponent training group (MTG), or a control group. A significant decrease in total fat mass was observed in experimental groups. There were no changes in total lean mass and total bone mineral density in both groups. WBVG and MTG showed significant increases in isokinetic strength for knee extensors at 60°/s and at 270°/s. Regarding the ankle joint, there were significant increments in strength for plantar flexion at 60°/s in WBVG and at 120°/s in the two trainings groups. MTG showed a significant increase in strength for dorsiflexion at 60°/s. With respect to eversion and inversion, WBVG and MTG improved strength at 60°/s. Also, the WBVG showed increased strength in the ankle evertors at 120°/s and both groups showed increased strength in the ankle invertors at 120°/s. Twenty-four weeks of whole body vibration or MTs result in positive modifications in total fat mass. These trainings are effective in improving knee extension and stabilizer muscles of the ankle joint strength. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/whole-body-vibration-results-positive-modifications-total-fat-mass-improved-kn#comments Menopausal Syndrome Whole-Body Vibration Knee health Menopausal Syndrome multicomponent training (MT) whole-body vibration women's health Human Study Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:28:29 +0000 greenmedinfo 142428 at https://greenmedinfo.com Whole body vibration treatments in elderly women can reduce bone mineral density decline. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/whole-body-vibration-treatments-elderly-women-can-reduce-bone-mineral-density- n/a PMID:  PLoS One. 2016 ;11(12):e0166774. Epub 2016 Dec 1. PMID: 27907000 Abstract Title:  Whole Body Vibration Treatments in Postmenopausal Women Can Improve Bone Mineral Density: Results of a Stimulus Focussed Meta-Analysis. Abstract:  Whole body vibration treatment is a non-pharmacological intervention intended to stimulate muscular response and increase bone mineral density, particularly for postmenopausal women. The literature related to this topic is controversial, heterogeneous, and unclear despite the prospect of a major clinical effect.The aim of this study was to identify and systematically review the literature to assess the effect of whole body vibration treatments on bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women with a specific focus on the experimental factors that influence the stimulus. Nine studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria, including 527 postmenopausal women and different vibration delivery designs. Cumulative dose, amplitudes and frequency of treatments as well as subject posture during treatment vary widely among studies. Some of the studies included an associated exercise training regime. Both randomized and controlled clinical trials were included. Whole body vibration was shown to produce significant BMD improvements on the hip and spine when compared to no intervention. Conversely, treatment associated with exercise training resulted in negligible outcomes when compared to exercise training or to placebo. Moreover, side-alternating platforms were more effective in improving BMD values than synchronous platforms and mechanical oscillations of magnitude higher than 3 g and/or frequency lower than 25 Hz were also found to be effective. Treatments with a cumulative dose over 1000 minutes in the follow-up period were correlated to positive outcomes.Our conclusion is that whole body vibration treatments in elderly women can reduce BMD decline.However, many factors (e.g., amplitude, frequency and subject posture) affect the capacity of the vibrations to propagate to the target site; the adequate level of stimulation required to produce these effects has not yet been defined. Further biomechanical analyses to predict the propagation of the vibration waves along the body and assess the stimulation levels are required. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/whole-body-vibration-treatments-elderly-women-can-reduce-bone-mineral-density-#comments Osteopenia Osteoporosis: Age-Related Whole-Body Vibration Menopause Meta Analysis mineral density Osteopenia Osteoporosis: Age-Related Risk Reduction whole-body vibration women's health Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:46:35 +0000 greenmedinfo 140667 at https://greenmedinfo.com