scholarly journals Benefits of Whole-Body Vibration with an Oscillating Platform for People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastião David Santos-Filho ◽  
Michelle H. Cameron ◽  
Mario Bernardo-Filho
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Number Of Publications

The objective of this work was to investigate the effects of whole-body vibration on people with multiple sclerosis (MS). PubMed, CINAHL and Scopus databases were systematically searched for studies on the use of whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise in people with MS. These searches were supplemented with material identified in the references and in the authors’ personal files. A qualitative analysis was performed to summarize the findings. Five studies with a total of seventy-one subjects were identified. All of these studies had small numbers of subjects (3–25), and two of the studies had no control groups. Some investigations have shown significant improvements of the muscle strength, of the functional mobility, and of the timed get up and go test in patients with MS. The number of publications found in the databanks searched is small, and in general, they have limitations in the design of protocols with a weakness to the interpretation of the findings. However, the analysis of the findings in these studies permits to conclude that some papers indicate that WBV exercises could benefit patients with MS. In addition, we suggest further larger scale investigations with controlled parameters and well-designed protocols into the effects of WBV exercises in people with MS.

EFFECTS OF WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION ON MUSCLE STRENGTH, BALANCE AND FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY IN PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

2020 ◽  
pp. 2050019
Author(s):  
Mohd Mukhtar Alam ◽  
Abid Ali Khan ◽  
Mohd Farooq
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trials ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Body Vibration

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a type of degenerative syndrome that causes impaired physical function, decreased walking, imbalance, spasticity, sensory impairment, muscle weakness, fatigue, and demyelination of the central nervous system. The purpose of this review was to critically examine available studies on the efficacy of whole-body vibration (WBV) in patients with MS during rehabilitation training to increase strength, balance, and functional mobility. An organized literature search was performed on databases from various sources, including PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and EMBASE, to identify relevant randomized clinical trials (RCTs). Eight studies were finally selected based on exclusion and inclusion criteria. Attempts were made to identify factors affecting the improvement in muscle strength, balance, and functional mobility in MS patients as a result of WBV. A meta-analysis was performed if two or more studies measured the same outcome of interest. The meta-analysis found that the WBV intervention showed significant improvement over control groups in Body Balance Score (BBS) (MD = [Formula: see text]2.86, 95%CI = [Formula: see text]5.29 [Formula: see text] 0.43; [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], heterogeneity ([Formula: see text]%). In addition, walking endurance (6MWT) favored control groups over WBV intervention (MD [Formula: see text], 95%CI [Formula: see text][Formula: see text] 99.41; [Formula: see text] = 2.97, [Formula: see text]). Timed-Up-and-Go Test (TUG) and Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) ([Formula: see text]) had no significant effect on WBV. Restoration of balance and functional mobility appeared to respond better to WBV with additional exercise protocols compared to WBV alone. Although there is evidence of an overall effect of WBV on strength and some measures of balance and mobility, its impact remains inconclusive. Therefore, more robust RCTs examining exposure to WBV on balance and functional mobility in patients with MS are warranted.

scholarly journals A single whole body vibration session influences quadriceps muscle strength, functional mobility and balance of elderly with osteopenia and/or osteoporosis? Pragmatic clinical trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-80
Author(s):  
Luanda Alves Xavier Ramos ◽  
François Talles Medeiros Rodrigues ◽  
Lívia Shirahige ◽  
Maria de Fátima Alcântara Barros ◽  
Antônio Geraldo Cidrão de Carvalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Quadriceps Muscle ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Pragmatic Clinical Trial ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Quadriceps Muscle Strength

Whole body vibration improves core muscle strength and endurance in ambulant individuals with multiple sclerosis: A randomized clinical trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. 88-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Abbasi ◽  
Amin Kordi Yoosefinejad ◽  
Maryam Poursadeghfard ◽  
Farnaz Parsaei Jahromi ◽  
Alireza Motealleh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Vibration

Effects of 3 weeks’ whole body vibration training on muscle strength and functional mobility in hospitalized persons with multiple sclerosis

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 498-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marieke Claerbout ◽  
Benoit Gebara ◽  
Stefan Ilsbroukx ◽  
Sabine Verschueren ◽  
Koen Peers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Full Group ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
Time Effects ◽  
Minute Walk

Background: Exercise therapy in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) is effective for improving muscle strength and functional mobility. Objective: To investigate, in MS patients attending an in-patient rehabilitation program, the additional effects of a 3-week exercise program, performed on a whole body vibration platform, on muscle strength and functionality. Methods: Median Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) of participating patients was 5.5. This randomized controlled trial differentiated a MS control group (n = 17) and two exercise groups performing exercises on a vibration platform (WBV-full group, n = 20) and on the platform additionally covered by a damping mat (WBV-light group, n = 18). Exercise groups performed, during 10 training sessions, six static and dynamic exercises standing on a platform vibrating at high frequency and low amplitude. Isometric muscle strength of quadriceps, hamstrings, tibialis anterior and gluteus medius was measured with a hand-held dynamometer. Functional mobility was measured with Berg Balance Scale (BBS), 3-minute walk test and Timed Get up and Go test. Results: Eight drop-outs occurred in the exercise groups (WBV-full = 4, WBV-light = 4), but were unrelated to WBV as type of intervention. Across groups, significant time effects were found for all muscle groups. For maximal quadriceps and hamstrings muscle strength, interaction effects were found with post-hoc tests indicating exercise group-significant improvements in the WBV-full group only. Significant time effects were found for all functional tests. Improvements on the BBS and 3-minute walk test were larger in training than in control groups, but no significant interactions were found. Conclusions: A 3-week exercise program on a vibration plate significantly improved muscle strength, but not functionality, in persons with MS.

Use of surface electromyography to evaluate effects of whole-body vibration exercises on neuromuscular activation and muscle strength in the elderly: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Bruno Bessa Monteiro-Oliveira ◽  
Ana Carolina Coelho-Oliveira ◽  
Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos ◽  
Anelise Sonza ◽  
Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Surface Electromyography ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Neuromuscular Activation ◽  
Body Vibration
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