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ArticlePloS one2017

Alterations in the ability to maintain balance as a result of stochastic resonance whole body vibration in women.

Karolina Donocik, Magdalena Hartman-Petrycka, Agata Lebiedowska, Barbara Błońska-Fajfrowska

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  1. Effect of laser treatment on postural control parameters in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologica · 2019
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Karolina DonocikDepartment of Basic Biomedical Science, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
Magdalena Hartman-PetryckaDepartment of Basic Biomedical Science, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
Agata LebiedowskaDepartment of Basic Biomedical Science, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3752-4679
Barbara Błońska-FajfrowskaDepartment of Basic Biomedical Science, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.

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Abstract

purposeA vertical posture makes it difficult to maintain balance especially in the elderly. Loss of balance leads to falls and injuries. In the present study, we evaluated whether balance maintenance can be improved with the use of stochastic resonance whole body vibration (SR-WBV).

methodsAn examination of balance, involving 187 women aged 19-74 years, was conducted using double-plate posturography pre and post SR-WBV. The SR-WBV trainings were performed using the SRT Zeptor Medical-plus noise device. The entire study lasted 6 weeks, with a total of 12 training sessions, each consisting of nine 45 second series, with a 45 second pause between them.

resultsPost SR-WBV there was a reduction in the value of: the resultant mean velocity (MV) of the movement of COP (centre of pressure) for both lower limbs (B) and in the right lower limb (R) during the test with eyes closed (EC), the mean velocity and mean amplitude (MA) of the movement of COP along the x-axis (ML) of the left lower limb (L) during the test with eyes open (EO) and closed and some additional parameters. Negative correlations between age/index of improvement of MV-EC-B, MV-EC-L and MVML-EC-L, and BMI/index of improvement of MV-EC-B, MVML-EC-B appeared. Height correlated positively with the index of improvement of MV-EC-B and MVML-EC-B.

conclusionsAs a result of SR-WBV, the left leg is more stable along the x-axis and the disproportion between the stability of both legs is reduced. Consequently, body stability is higher. The SR-WBV is more effective in younger, taller and slimmer women. SR-WBV parameters should be optimized so that the training is more beneficial for elderly and shorter women, and for women with a higher BMI.

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Postural BalanceVibrationAccidental FallsAdultAgedAge FactorsBiomechanical PhenomenaBody HeightBody Mass IndexFemaleFunctional LateralityHumansLower ExtremityMiddle AgedPhysical Therapy ModalitiesPractice, Psychological

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PMCPMC5609760

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