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Whole body vibration on the neuromuscular performance of elderls: randomized controlled trial
Bulhoes LCC, Vieira ER, Borges DT, Melo SA, Cavalcanti RL, da Costa KSA, Gomes SRA, Macedo LB, Brasileiro JS
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics 2023;41(1):75-88
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8/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: Yes; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

OBJECTIVE: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of exercising on a vibratory platform on older adults' lower limb performance, muscle activation and balance. DESIGN: A total of 44 volunteers exercised on a vibratory platform. For half of them (random assignment), the platform vibrated at 40 Hz with 4 mm displacements and for the other half, the platform was off. Lower limb isokinetic performance, neuromuscular activity and balance were assessed before and after exercise protocol. RESULTS: A significant increase was observed in 3 of the 4 dynamometric variables evaluated along with increased soleus muscle activation, with no difference between the groups. CONCLUSION: Squatting exercises had immediate effects on neuromuscular performance, muscle activation and balance. However, whole body vibration did not magnify the effects of squatting exercises on older adults. CLINICAL TRIALS: NCT03356418.
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