Tilting whole body vibration improves quality of life in women with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial
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Olivares, Pedro R., Gusi, Narcis, Parraca, Jose A., Adsuar, Jose C. and del Pozo-Cruz, Borja. (2011). Tilting whole body vibration improves quality of life in women with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine. 17(8), pp. 723 - 728. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2010.0296
Authors | Olivares, Pedro R., Gusi, Narcis, Parraca, Jose A., Adsuar, Jose C. and del Pozo-Cruz, Borja |
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Abstract | Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of 12-week tilting Whole Body Vibration therapy (WBV) on Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in fibromylagia (FM) within the context of a randomized control trial (ISRCTN16950947). Subjects and methods: Thirty-six (36) women with FM were randomly allocated to either an exercise or a control group. The women in the exercise group were assigned to a 12-week course of tilting WBV (12.5-Hz frequency; 3-mm amplitude). HRQoL was assessed using the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) and a 15D questionnaire. Results: A 12-week course of tilting WBV therapy was associated with improvements in FIQ scores (12%) but not in the 15D questionnaire. Conclusions: Tilting WBV was a feasible intervention that prevented the loss of HRQoL in previously physically untrained women with FM. |
Year | 2011 |
Journal | Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine |
Journal citation | 17 (8), pp. 723 - 728 |
Publisher | Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. |
ISSN | 1075-5535 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2010.0296 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-79960804329 |
Page range | 723 - 728 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United States of America |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/88yy9/tilting-whole-body-vibration-improves-quality-of-life-in-women-with-fibromyalgia-a-randomized-controlled-trial
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