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Strength training is an integral component of a rehabilitation program. Research has consistently shown its positive effects on enhancing quality of life and accelerating recovery. Since vibration exercise has shown improvements in strength, circulation, proprioception and balance, it was only a matter of time before its applications were adapted by the medical / rehabilitation field. For this reason, an increasing amount of research is starting to focus on this field, with research articles already published and many more on the way from various researchers around the world. |
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Current research areas: |
- Stroke
- Circulation
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Osteoporosis
- Chronic Lower Back Pain
- Paralysis
- Geriatrics
- Bariatrics
- Heart Disease
- Orthopedics
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Crevenna, R., Fialka-Moser, V., Rödler, S., Keilani, M., Zöch, C., Nuhr, M., Quittan, M., and Wolzt, M. Safety of whole-body vibration exercise for heart transplant recipients. Phys Med Rehab Kuror 2003; 13: 1-5.
Heart transplant patients often show a severe loss in skeletal muscle strength and bone mineral density over time. The results of this pilot study showed that vibration exercise is feasible and safe in heart transplant recipients. The cardiovascular and metabolic response of an acute bout of vibration exercise is similar to that of standard aerobic exercise.
Fontana, T.L., Richardson, C.A., and Stanton, W.R. The effect of weightbearing exercise with low frequency, whole body vibration on lumbosacral proprioception: A pilot study on normal subjects. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 2005; 51: 259-63.
Impaired proprioception of the lumbopelvic region is sometimes seen in people with low back pain. For this reason, proprioception training usually forms a part of a low back pain patient’s rehabilitation protocol. This study demonstrated that vibration exercise may induce improvements in lumbosacral repositioning accuracy when combined with a weightbearing exercise.
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Gianutsos, J.G., Ahn, J.H., Oakes, L.C., Richter III, E.F., Grynbaum, B.B., and Thistle, H.G. The effects of whole body vibration on reflex-induced standing in persons with chronic and acute spinal cord injury. 5th Mediterranean Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2000.
This study concluded that Whole Body Vibration exercise represents an alternative to fitness effects gained through functional stimulation (FES) and / or treadmill-induced walking with partial-weight support. |
Iwamoto, J., Takeda, T., Sato, Y., and Uzawa, M. Effect of whole-body vibration exercise on lumbar bone mineral density, bone turnover, and chronic back pain in post-menopausal osteoporotic women treated with alendronate. Aging Clin Exp Res 2005; 17(2): 157-63.
This study examined the effects of vibration exercise (once per week, 4 minutes duration per session, for 12 months) on bone density and chronic low back pain in post menopausal women taking alendronate. Increase in lumbar BMD (Bone mineral density) was similar in the alendronate and the alendronate and vibration exercise group. However, the reduction in chronic low back pain was greater in the alendronate and vibration exercise group than the alendronate control, suggesting that vibration exercise appears useful in reducing chronic low back pain in post-menopausal osteoporotic women treated with alendronate.
Kerschan-Schindl, K., Grampp, S., Henk, C., Resch, H., Preisinger, E., Fialka-Moser, V., and Imhof, H. Whole-body vibration exercise leads to alterations in muscle blood volume. Clinical Physiology 2001; 21(3): 377-82.
This study found that a few minutes of standing on a vibration platform leads to an increase in the relative moving blood of quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles. Mean blood flow in the popliteal artery was also increased and its resistive index decreased. What is important to note is that this exercise did not alter the heart rate or blood pressure, but induced changes in peripheral circulation.
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Metabolic study shows promise. (Bonner Physical Therapy, Idaho)
This study examined the effects of whole body vibration exercise (three times per week, 10 minute sessions, 6 weeks) on the resting metabolic rate when compared to a second group that did the same exercises without vibration. The vibration group experienced an 18% increase in resting metabolism while the control group showed a 2% decline. |
Rittweger, J., Just, K., Kautzsch, K., Reeg, P., and Felsenberg, D. Treatment of chronic lower back pain with lumbar extension and whole-body vibration exercise: A randomized controlled trial. SPINE 2002; 27(17): 1829-34.
This randomized controlled trial with a 6month follow compared the results of lumbar extension exercises and whole-body vibration exercise for chronic lower back pain. Results indicate a significant and comparable reduction in pain sensation and pain-related disability in both groups. The study concluded that well controlled vibration may be the cure rather than the cause of lower back pain.
Schuhfried, O., Mittermaier, C., Jovanovic, T., Pieber, K., and Paternostro-Sluga, T. Effects of whole-body vibration in patients with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study. Clinical Rehabilitation 2005; 19: 834-42.
This double-blind, randomized controlled trial examined whether whole-body vibration exercise can lead to better postural control, mobility and balance in patients with multiple sclerosis. Vibration exercise was applied in five series of 1 minute each with a 1 minute break between the series. The placebo group received a Burst-transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) application. The results showed that whole-body vibration may positively influence the postural control and mobility in multiple sclerosis patients.
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Stewart, J.M., Carman, C., Montgomery, L.D., and McLeod, K.J. Plantar vibration improves leg fluid flow in perimenopausal women. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2005; 288: 623-9.
This study addressed the hypothesis of whether plantar vibration operated by way of the skeletal muscle pump, thereby resulting in enhanced blood flow and fluid flow to the lower body. At a frequency of 45 Hz, impedance-measured supine blood flows were significantly increased in the calf (30%), pelvic (26%), and thoracic regions (20%).The study found that plantar vibration serves to significantly enhance peripheral and systemic blood flow, peripheral lymphatic flow, and venous drainage. |
Van Nes, I.J.W., Geurts, A.C.H., Hendricks, H.T., and Duysens, J. Short-term effects of whole-body vibration on postural control in unilateral chronic stroke patients: Preliminary evidence. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2004; 83: 867-73.
This study concluded that vibration exercise may be a promising candidate to improve proprioceptive control of posture in stroke patients. In addition, this study also found that no adverse effects occurred and that nearly all patients reported pleasant subjective sensations both during and after the vibration therapy sessions. |
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