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Comparison of the Conjunct Effects of Electrical Stimulation and Whole-BodyVibration Therapy with Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Whole-bodyVibration Therapy on Balance and Function in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral palsy is a neurodevelopmental condition that results in impaired movement and posture, often accompanied by disturbances in balance and functional abilities. Recent advances in neurorehabilitation, including whole-bodyvibration therapy (WBVT), functional electrical stimulation, and transcranial direct current stimulation, show promise in enhancing traditional interventions and fostering neuroplasticity. However, the efficacy of their conjunct effects remains largely uncharted territory and warrants further exploration. The objective of the study
Associations between muscle quality and whole-bodyvibration exercise-induced changes in plasma hypoxanthine following an oral glucose load in healthy male subjects. Blood levels of hypoxanthine (HX) have been suggested as potential biomarkers associated with intramuscular metabolic dynamics in response to exercise. This pilot randomized crossover trial (UMIN000036520) aimed to investigate the changes in plasma HX after whole-bodyvibration exercise (WBVE) and their relationships with body composition and muscle-related parameters, enrolling eighteen healthy male volunteers. In the WBVE-alone intervention, the study subjects performed 20-min of WBVE. In the OGTT → WBVE intervention, a 75-g oral glucose load (OGL) was administered 30 min prior to the start of the WBVE intervention. Blood
Efficacy of wholebodyvibration on fascicle length and joint angle in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Enhancing joint range of motion is regarded as one of the most long-term goals in the management of cerebral palsy (CP). With CP, there are well-documented changes in the neurological drive to skeletal muscle, which leads to modifications in the architecture of the muscles. Whole-bodyvibration (WBV) is one intervention to modify muscle and joint. However, its efficacy needs to be accurately studied. This study investigates the effects of WBV on fascicle length, knee joint angle and function in children with spastic hemiplegic CP. Eighty children with hemiplegic CP aged 4-6 years were enrolled. Participants were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The control group
Effects of 12-week whole-bodyvibration training versus resistance training in older people with sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is a syndrome commonly found in older people. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of whole-bodyvibration training (WBVT) and resistance training (RT) on body composition, muscle strength, physical performance and blood biomarkers in older people with sarcopenia
Effects of 6-Week Whole-BodyVibration Training on Isokinetic Trunk Muscle Strength, Postural Stability, and Jump Performance in Female Adults - A Randomized Controlled Trial. Current evidence regarding the benefits of Whole-BodyVibration (WBV) on postural stability and jump performance remains inconsistent and to the best of our knowledge, there is no study comparing the effectiveness of different vibration frequencies on trunk muscle strength. This study was conducted to determine the effect of whole-bodyvibration training with different vibration frequency on isokinetic trunk muscle strength, postural stability and jump performance in physically inactive and minimally active healthy female adults. Forty-five females were randomly assigned to 45 hz WBV group ( = 15), 25 hz WBV ( = 15
Short-term effects of side-alternating Whole-BodyVibration on cognitive function of young adults. Recent research in rodents and humans revealed that Whole-BodyVibration (WBV) is beneficial for cognitive functions. However, the optimal WBV conditions are not established: contrary to vertical WBV, side-alternating WBV was not investigated before. The present study investigated the short-term
Low-frequency whole-bodyvibration can enhance cartilage degradation with slight changes in subchondral bone in mice with knee osteoarthritis and does not have any morphologic effect on normal joints. To evaluate the effects of low frequency whole-bodyvibration (WBV) on degeneration of articular cartilage and subchondral bone in mice with destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM)induced
Discretizing low-intensity whole-bodyvibration into bouts with short rest intervals promotes bone defect repair in osteoporotic mice. Continuous administration of low-intensity whole-bodyvibration (WBV) gradually diminishes bone mechanosensitivity over time, leading to a weakening of its osteogenic effect. We investigated whether discretizing WBV into bouts with short rest intervals min/day (repeated bouts of whole-bodyvibration with short rest intervals [rWBV]); or a sham treatment. Both the cWBV and rWBV groups received a total of 20,250 vibration cycles per day. On either Day 7 or 14 posteuthanasia (n = 6/group/timepoint), the bone and angiogenic vasculature in the defect were computed tomography imaged using synchrotron light. By Day 14, the bone repair was most advanced
Trunk-oriented Exercises Versus Whole-bodyVibration on Abdominal Thickness and Balance in Children with Duchene Muscular Dystrophy. Progressive proximal muscle weakening in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) impairs postural adjustments by impairing motor function and preventing ambulation. During daily activities, for gait and dynamic balance, certain postural modifications are required. The objective was to compare the impact of trunk-oriented exercises versus whole-bodyvibration on abdominal muscle thickness and balance in children with DMD. Participants in this study were 30 boys with DMD, aged 6 to 10 years old. Children were divided into two groups (A and B) randomly. Children in group (A) underwent a prescribed regimen of physical therapy along with trunk-oriented
The impact of whole-bodyvibration training and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on biomechanical characteristics of lower extremity during cutting movement in individuals with functional ankle instability: A parallel-group study. We compared the effects of whole-bodyvibration training and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on the biomechanical characteristics of the lower limbs in functional ankle instability patients during cutting movement to ascertain the superior rehabilitation method. Twenty-two male College students with unilateral functional ankle instability volunteered for this study and were randomly divided into whole-bodyvibration training group and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation group. Kinematics data and ground reaction forces were collected using infrared
The Effects of Whole-BodyVibration Therapy in Weight-Bearing and Non-Weight-Bearing Positions for Upper and Lower Extremities on Balance and Function in Cerebral Palsy Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Background and objective Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most prevalent neurological conditions affecting children; it is characterized by poor motor control, restricted range of motion (ROM), and poor balance. While whole-bodyvibration therapy (WBVT) has been used to treat these symptoms, its efficacy in different configurations remains unexplored. Hence, this study aimed to determine and compare the effects of WBVT applied to either the upper extremities, lower extremities, or both upper and lower extremities in weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing positions on ROM (shoulders
Effect of whole-bodyvibration frequency on objective physical function outcomes in healthy young adults: Randomized clinical trial. Whole-bodyvibration (WBV) is used to improve muscle function but is important to know if doses can affect the objective function outcomes. To compare the effect of two frequencies of WBV on objective physical function outcomes in healthy young adults. Forty-two
Does whole-bodyvibration improve risk of falls, balance, and heart rate variability in post-COVID-19 patients? A randomized clinical trial. Whole-BodyVibration (WBV) can be a therapeutic recovery strategy for patients hospitalized for COVID-19. To evaluate the effects of a 36-session WBV protocol on the risk of falls, balance, mobility and heart rate variability (HRV). A randomized clinical
Effects of 6 weeks of whole-bodyvibration training on ankle motor control: a randomized controlled trial. Interventions on ankle motor control are important to prevent recurrent ankle sprains. Training using whole-bodyvibration may easily and effectively improve ankle motor control, but the effects have not been investigated. Therefore, this study aimed to clarify the effects of 6 weeks of training with whole-bodyvibration on ankle motor control in a dynamic movement task among healthy participants. Twenty healthy university students (6 males and 14 females) were randomly allocated to whole-bodyvibration training and control groups, with 10 participants in each group. The training was performed twice a week for 6 weeks in both groups. Primary outcome was mean ankle angular jerk cost
Acute resistance exercise combined with wholebodyvibration and blood flow restriction: Molecular and neurocognitive effects in late-middle-aged and older adults. Limited research exists regarding the effects of resistance exercise (RE) combined with wholebodyvibration (WBV), blood flow restriction (BFR), or both on the neuropsychological performance of working memory (WM) in late-middle-aged
Effects of intermittent hypoxia and whole-bodyvibration training on health-related outcomes in older adults. Aging is associated with a health impairment and an increase of the vulnerability of the older people. Strength training under intermittent hypoxic conditions has been shown to have therapeutic effects on individual's health. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a combined intermittent hypoxia (IH) and whole-bodyvibration (WBV) training program on health-related outcomes in older people. A total of 60 adults (over the age of 65) voluntarily participated in an intervention that lasted 20 weeks (three 30-min sessions per week). The participants were divided into four experimental groups subjected to different environmental conditions (IH vs normoxia) and exercise
The decorin and myostatin response to acute wholebodyvibration: impact of adiposity, sex, and race. Traditional forms of exercise affect immune, metabolic, and myokine responses and contribute to a multitude of health benefits. Wholebodyvibration (WBV) has recently emerged as an exercise mimetic that may be more tolerable for those individuals that cannot perform traditional exercise . However, the myokines response to acute WBV in humans has yet to be fully elucidated. To characterize the decorin and myostatin response to acute wholebodyvibration (WBV) and determine the impact of adiposity, sex, and race. One hundred twenty-nine adults (32.8 ± 0.4 years, 66.7% female, 53.5% non-Hispanic Black) were recruited as part of an ongoing, longitudinal twin cohort parent study. Participants
Acute Effect of Whole-BodyVibration on Trunk Endurance and Balance in Obese Female Students: Randomized Controlled Trial. Compared to other subjects, obese people have inferior trunk muscle endurance and balance. A modern method of neuro-muscular training called wholebodyvibration (WBV) may improve trunk muscle endurance and balance. This study evaluates the impact of a 4-week WBV program
Influence of whole-bodyvibration and drop jump on the range of motion in the ankle joint and running parameters-A randomized crossover study. Warm-up (WU) is a commonly practiced technique aimed at preparing athletes for physical activity. Although coaches and athletes consider WU essential, there is still an ongoing debate about its effectiveness. This might be due to the fact that WU procedures often rely on experiences rather than scientific research. During WU, athletes may pursue intermediate goals such as ensuring proper ranges of motion in joints, which seem crucial particularly for runners' ankle joints. Hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate influence of whole-bodyvibration (WBV), drop jump (DJ), and a combination of both (WBV + DJ) in terms of ankle dorsiflexion