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Tilting whole body vibration improves quality of life in women with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial
Olivares, Pedro R. Gusi, Narcis Parraca, Jose A. Adsuar, Jose C. del Pozo-Cruz, Borja
Olivares, Pedro R.
Gusi, Narcis
Parraca, Jose A.
Adsuar, Jose C.
del Pozo-Cruz, Borja
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.
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Date
2011
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Journal article
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Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine
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Volume
17
Issue
8
Page Range
723-728
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ACU Department
Institute for Positive Psychology and Education
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Controlled