Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Exercises on Muscle Responses and on Risk of Falls in Elderly Individuals: A Systematic Review

  • Alexandre Gonçalves De Meirelles Master Program in Health, Laboratory Medicine and Forensic Technology, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Institute of Biology Roberto Alcântara Gomes and Polyclinic Piquet Carneiro, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Eloá Moreira-Marconi Laboratory of Mechanical Vibrations and Integrative Practices-LAVIMPI, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Institute of Biology Roberto Alcântara Gomes and Polyclinic Piquet Carneiro, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Ygor Teixeira-Silva Laboratory of Mechanical Vibrations and Integrative Practices-LAVIMPI, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Institute of Biology Roberto Alcântara Gomes and Polyclinic Piquet Carneiro, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Aline Cristina Gomes Santos Laboratory of Mechanical Vibrations and Integrative Practices-LAVIMPI, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Institute of Biology Roberto Alcântara Gomes and Polyclinic Piquet Carneiro, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Vanessa Da Silva Caiado Laboratory of Mechanical Vibrations and Integrative Practices-LAVIMPI, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Institute of Biology Roberto Alcântara Gomes and Polyclinic Piquet Carneiro, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Luelia Teles Jaques-Albuquerque Laboratory of Mechanical Vibrations and Integrative Practices-LAVIMPI, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Institute of Biology Roberto Alcântara Gomes and Polyclinic Piquet Carneiro, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Ana Carolina Coelho-Oliveira Laboratory of Mechanical Vibrations and Integrative Practices-LAVIMPI, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Institute of Biology Roberto Alcântara Gomes and Polyclinic Piquet Carneiro, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Marcia Cristina Moura-Fernandes Laboratory of Mechanical Vibrations and Integrative Practices-LAVIMPI, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Institute of Biology Roberto Alcântara Gomes and Polyclinic Piquet Carneiro, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos Laboratory of Mechanical Vibrations and Integrative Practices-LAVIMPI, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Institute of Biology Roberto Alcântara Gomes and Polyclinic Piquet Carneiro, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Thaís Porto Amadeu Immunopathology Laboratory, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Anelise Sonza Physiotherapy Department, Human Movement Sciences Graduate Program and Physiotherapy Graduate Program, Health and Sports Sciences Center, Santa Catarina State University – UDESC, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
  • Liszt Palmeira De Oliveira Postgraduate Program in Medical Sciences, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilPostgraduate Program in Medical Sciences, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Adérito Seixas Higher School of Health Fernando Pessoa, University Fernando Pessoa, Porto, Portugal
  • Mario Bernardo-Filho Laboratory of Mechanical Vibrations and Integrative Practices-LAVIMPI, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Institute of Biology Roberto Alcântara Gomes and Polyclinic Piquet Carneiro, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Danúbia Da Cunha De Sá-Caputo Laboratory of Mechanical Vibrations and Integrative Practices-LAVIMPI, Department of Biophysics and Biometry, Institute of Biology Roberto Alcântara Gomes and Polyclinic Piquet Carneiro, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/ijph.v53i6.15895
Keywords: Physical exercise; Vibration therapy; Risk of falls; Elderly

Abstract

Background: This systematic review was conducted to assess the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) exercises on muscles responses and on risk of falls in elderly individuals.

Methods: Searches were conducted in MEDLINE/PubMed, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), Web of Science, CINAHL and Scopus databases in Feb 2023 to identify studies with the potential to be included according to the eligibility criteria. Relevant data from included studies were extracted. The methodological quality was evaluated for each study included by PEDro scale, risk of bias (Cochrane Collaboration’s tool), and the level of evidence by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

Results: Six randomized clinical trial (RCT) were included. In respect of the level of evidence, all studies were classified as Level II (NHMRC) and regarding to the methodological quality (PEDro scale), four studies were considered ‘high’ and two were ‘fair’. Two publications presented low risk of bias, three with high risk of bias and one unclear. All the selected studies reported positive effects and improvements on risk of falls and muscle response after WBV exercise.

Conclusion: WBV exercise may contribute to reduce the risk of falls and improve muscle responses in the elderly individuals.

Published
2024-06-25
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