Using whole-body vibration training in patients affected with common neurological diseases: A systematic literature review
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del Pozo-Cruz, Borja, Adsuar, Jose C., Parraca, Jose A., del Pozo-Cruz, Jesús, Olivares, Pedro R. and Gusi, Narcis. (2012). Using whole-body vibration training in patients affected with common neurological diseases: A systematic literature review. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine. 18(1), pp. 29 - 41. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2010.0691
Authors | del Pozo-Cruz, Borja, Adsuar, Jose C., Parraca, Jose A., del Pozo-Cruz, Jesús, Olivares, Pedro R. and Gusi, Narcis |
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Abstract | Objectives: This systematic review critically evaluates the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) exercises on gait, balance, proprioception, strength, and health-related quality of life in patients with common neurological diseases. It specifically focuses on assessing the quality of reported studies and comparing quantitative results. Design: This is a systematic literature review. Results: A specific search strategy of 11 databases identified 13 published articles (5 studies of patients with Parkinson disease, 2 with cerebral palsy, 3 with multiple sclerosis, and 3 with stroke) that fulfilled the selection criteria. The quality of the articles was evaluated using a Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale and Dutch Institute for Healthcare Improvement guidelines. Conclusions: There is moderate evidence that one session of WBV has positive effects on strength, whereas there is a weak level of evidence that WBV could improve proprioception and health-related quality of life measures in neurological patients. With respect to long-term effects of WBV, there is minor evidence from the studies with the best methodological quality that WBV improves strength, proprioception, gait, and balance. Further research on the intervention is strongly needed. |
Year | 2012 |
Journal | Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine |
Journal citation | 18 (1), pp. 29 - 41 |
Publisher | Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. |
ISSN | 1557-7708 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2010.0691 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84856289731 |
Page range | 29 - 41 |
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/89y54/using-whole-body-vibration-training-in-patients-affected-with-common-neurological-diseases-a-systematic-literature-review
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