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== Therapeutic Mechanisms == | == Therapeutic Mechanisms == | ||
== Beneficial Effects == | |||
WBV shown to has beneficial effects on nervous and musculoskeletal system: | |||
* It causes increase in neuronal activity, cognitive function, and synaptic plasticity. <ref name=":2">Bonanni R, Cariati I, Romagnoli C, D’Arcangelo G, Annino G, Tancredi V. [https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/7/4/99 Whole body vibration: a valid alternative strategy to exercise?]. Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology. 2022 Nov 3;7(4):99.</ref> | |||
* It promotes proprioceptive function, reducing the intensity and perception of pain. <ref name=":2" /> | |||
* It increases muscle mass and strength, as well as motor performance, while reducing muscle atrophy. <ref name=":1" /> | |||
* It increases bone mineral density and promotes fracture healing and joint stability. <ref name=":2" /> | |||
* It improve balance and mobility. <ref name=":2" /> | |||
* It improves the physical performance of healthy athletes in terms of muscle strength, agility, flexibility, and vertical jump height. <ref name=":2" /> | |||
== Evidence == | == Evidence == | ||
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* WBV at frequencies below 20 Hz has been suggested to reduce LBP by relaxing muscle spasm. | * WBV at frequencies below 20 Hz has been suggested to reduce LBP by relaxing muscle spasm. | ||
* | *most studies agree that the main benefits are associated with low-intensity WBV protocols <ref name=":2" /> | ||
=== Safety and Contraindications === | === Safety and Contraindications === |
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Description[edit | edit source]
Vibration therapy can take two forms: Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) or Focal Vibration (FV). Vibration is either delivered through a vibration platform on which a patient can sit or stand (WBV), or a hand-held or wearable vibrating device applied to muscles and tendons (FV). [1]
Therapeutic Mechanisms[edit | edit source]
Beneficial Effects[edit | edit source]
WBV shown to has beneficial effects on nervous and musculoskeletal system:
- It causes increase in neuronal activity, cognitive function, and synaptic plasticity. [2]
- It promotes proprioceptive function, reducing the intensity and perception of pain. [2]
- It increases muscle mass and strength, as well as motor performance, while reducing muscle atrophy. [1]
- It increases bone mineral density and promotes fracture healing and joint stability. [2]
- It improve balance and mobility. [2]
- It improves the physical performance of healthy athletes in terms of muscle strength, agility, flexibility, and vertical jump height. [2]
Evidence[edit | edit source]
Evidence for the efficacy of vibration therapy in different patient populations is as follows.
- Low Back Pain: WBV showed beneficial effect on pain and functional ability in people with non-spesific low back pain. [3]
- Sarcopenia: Both LV and WBV improved muscle strength and physical performance in older adults. [4]
- Stroke: WBV improves walking performance following stroke. [5]
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis: improving walking performance in patients with knee osteoarthrosis [5]
- Fibromyalgia
Clinical Practice[edit | edit source]
Application Protocols[edit | edit source]
The standardized protocols including vibration parameters (frequency, amplitude, acceleration) and training durations are non-existent. [1]
However;
- WBV at frequencies below 20 Hz has been suggested to reduce LBP by relaxing muscle spasm.
- most studies agree that the main benefits are associated with low-intensity WBV protocols [2]
Safety and Contraindications[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ghazi M, Rippetoe J, Chandrashekhar R, Wang H. Focal vibration therapy: Vibration parameters of effective wearable devices. Applied Sciences. 2021 Mar 26;11(7):2969.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Bonanni R, Cariati I, Romagnoli C, D’Arcangelo G, Annino G, Tancredi V. Whole body vibration: a valid alternative strategy to exercise?. Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology. 2022 Nov 3;7(4):99.
- ↑ Wang W, Wang S, Lin W, Li X, Andersen LL, Wang Y. Efficacy of whole body vibration therapy on pain and functional ability in people with non-specific low back pain: a systematic review. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 2020 Dec;20:1-2.
- ↑ Wu S, Ning HT, Xiao SM, Hu MY, Wu XY, Deng HW, Feng H. Effects of vibration therapy on muscle mass, muscle strength and physical function in older adults with sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity. 2020 Dec;17:1-2.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fischer M, Vialleron T, Fourcade P, Yiou E, Delafontaine A. Long-term effects of whole-body vibration on human gait: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in neurology. 2019 Jun 19;10:449173.