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Vibration therapy can take two forms: | Vibration therapy can take two forms: Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) or Focal Vibration (FV). Vibration is either delivered through a vibration platform on which a patient can sit or stand (WBV), or a hand-held or wearable vibrating device applied to muscles and tendons (FV). <ref name=":1">Ghazi M, Rippetoe J, Chandrashekhar R, Wang H. Focal vibration therapy: [https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/2969 Vibration parameters of effective wearable devices]. Applied Sciences. 2021 Mar 26;11(7):2969.</ref> | ||
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The standardized protocols including vibration parameters (frequency, amplitude, acceleration) and training durations are non-existent. | The standardized protocols including vibration parameters (frequency, amplitude, acceleration) and training durations are non-existent. <ref name=":1" /> | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
Vibration therapy can take two forms: Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) or Focal Vibration (FV). Vibration is either delivered through a vibration platform on which a patient can sit or stand (WBV), or a hand-held or wearable vibrating device applied to muscles and tendons (FV). [1]
Therapeutic Mechanisms[edit | edit source]
Tonic vibration reflex (TVR)
Primary muscle spindles activation
Alpha motoneurons stimulation
contacting the extrafusal muscle fibers
Trunk muscle stretch-reflex response
Evidence[edit | edit source]
Evidence for the efficacy of vibration therapy in different patient populations is as follows.
- Low Back Pain: WBV showed beneficial effect on pain and functional ability in people with non-spesific low back pain. [2]
- Sarcopenia: Both LV and WBV improved muscle strength and physical performance in older adults. [3]
- Stroke: WBV improves walking performance following stroke. [4]
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis: improving walking performance in patients with knee osteoarthrosis [4]
- Fibromyalgia
Clinical Practice[edit | edit source]
Application Protocols[edit | edit source]
The standardized protocols including vibration parameters (frequency, amplitude, acceleration) and training durations are non-existent. [1]
However;
- WBV at frequencies below 20 Hz has been suggested to reduce LBP by relaxing muscle spasm.
Safety and Contraindications[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ghazi M, Rippetoe J, Chandrashekhar R, Wang H. Focal vibration therapy: Vibration parameters of effective wearable devices. Applied Sciences. 2021 Mar 26;11(7):2969.
- ↑ Wang W, Wang S, Lin W, Li X, Andersen LL, Wang Y. Efficacy of whole body vibration therapy on pain and functional ability in people with non-specific low back pain: a systematic review. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 2020 Dec;20:1-2.
- ↑ Wu S, Ning HT, Xiao SM, Hu MY, Wu XY, Deng HW, Feng H. Effects of vibration therapy on muscle mass, muscle strength and physical function in older adults with sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity. 2020 Dec;17:1-2.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Fischer M, Vialleron T, Fourcade P, Yiou E, Delafontaine A. Long-term effects of whole-body vibration on human gait: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in neurology. 2019 Jun 19;10:449173.
