ReviewRehabilitation research and practice2014
Whole body vibration exercises and the improvement of the flexibility in patient with metabolic syndrome.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 33 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of whole body vibration exercises on bone mineral density of women with postmenopausal osteoporosis without medications: novel findings and literature review.Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2016Pooled it
- Whole-body vibration improves the functional parameters of individuals with metabolic syndrome: an exploratory study.BMC endocrine disorders · 2019Trial
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- Whole-body vibration training reduces erector spinae stiffness by ultrasound shear-wave elastography: a randomized controlled trial.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Effects of a Single Session of Systemic Vibratory Therapy on Flexibility, Perception of Exertion and Handgrip Strength in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Individuals: A Quasi-Experimental Clinical Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Effect of Mechanical Stimuli and Zoledronic Acid on the Femoral Bone Morphology in Rats with Obesity and Limited Mobility.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- The Obesity-Impulsivity Axis: Potential Metabolic Interventions in Chronic Psychiatric Patients.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2017Review
- EFFECT OF MECHANICAL VIBRATION GENERATED IN OSCILLATING/VIBRATORY PLATFORM ON THE CONCENTRATION OF PLASMA BIOMARKERS AND ON THE WEIGHT IN RATS.African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM · 2017Article
- Acute Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Exercises at 2 Different Frequencies Versus an Aerobic Exercise on Some Cardiovascular, Neuromotor and Musculoskeletal Parameters in Adult Patients With Obesity.Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis SocietyArticle
- Improvements in Pain, Well-being, Arterial Pressure, and Lower Limb Volume Following Andullation Therapy in Healthy and Unhealthy Humans.Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis SocietyArticle
- Acute Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on the Pain Level, Flexibility, and Cardiovascular Responses in Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome.Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis SocietyArticle
- Assessment Through the Short Physical Performance Battery of the Functionality in Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome Exposed to Whole-Body Vibration Exercises.Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis SocietyArticle
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13 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Vibrations produced in oscillating/vibratory platform generate whole body vibration (WBV) exercises, which are important in sports, as well as in treating diseases, promoting rehabilitation, and improving the quality of life. WBV exercises relevantly increase the muscle strength, muscle power, and the bone mineral density, as well as improving the postural control, the balance, and the gait. An important number of publications are found in the PubMed database with the keyword "flexibility" and eight of the analyzed papers involving WBV and flexibility reached a level of evidence II. The biggest distance between the third finger of the hand to the floor (DBTFF) of a patient with metabolic syndrome (MS) was found before the first session and was considered to be 100%. The percentages to the other measurements in the different sessions were determined to be related to the 100%. It is possible to see an immediate improvement after each session with a decrease of the %DBTFF. As the presence of MS is associated with poorer physical performance, a simple and safe protocol using WBV exercises promoted an improvement of the flexibility in a patient with MS.
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