Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 88, Issue 7 , Pages 852-857 , July 2007

High-Frequency Whole-Body Vibration Improves Balancing Ability in Elderly Women

  • Wing-Hoi Cheung, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
    • ,
  • Hoi-Wa Mok, HD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
    • ,
  • Ling Qin, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
    • ,
  • Pan-Ching Sze, BSc

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
    • ,
  • Kwong-Man Lee, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Lee Hysan Clinical Research Laboratories, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China.
    • ,
  • Kwok-Sui Leung, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to Kwok-Sui Leung, MD, Dept of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 5/F, Clinical Science Bldg, Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong

References 

  1. Rubin C, Turner AS, Bain S, Mallinckrodt C, McLeod K. Anabolism (Low mechanical signals strengthen long bones). Nature. 2001;412:603–604
  2. Rubin C, Recker R, Cullen D, Ryaby J, McCabe J, McLeod K. Prevention of postmenopausal bone loss by a low-magnitude, high-frequency mechanical stimuli: a clinical trial assessing compliance, efficacy, and safety. J Bone Miner Res. 2004;19:343–351
  3. Kerschan-Schindl K, Grampp S, Henk C, et al. Whole-body vibration exercise leads to alterations in muscle blood volume. Clin Physiol. 2001;21:377–382
  4. Stewart JM, Karman C, Montgomery LD, McLeod KJ. Plantar vibration improves leg fluid flow in perimenopausal women. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2005;288:R623–R629
  5. Cochrane DJ, Stannard SR. Acute whole body vibration training increases vertical jump and flexibility performance in elite female field hockey players. Br J Sports Med. 2005;39:860–865
  6. Torvinen S, Kannus P, Sievanen H, et al. Effect of four-month vertical whole body vibration on performance and balance. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2002;34:1523–1528
  7. van den Tillaar R. Will whole-body vibration training help increase the range of motion of the hamstrings?. J Strength Cond Res. 2006;20:192–196
  8. Roelants M, Delecluse C, Verschueren SM. Whole-body-vibration training increases knee-extension strength and speed of movement in older women. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2004;52:901–908
  9. Roelants M, Verschueren SM, Delecluse C, Levin O, Stijnen V. Whole-body-vibration-induced increase in leg muscle activity during different squat exercises. J Strength Cond Res. 2006;20:124–129
  10. Verschueren SM, Roelants M, Delecluse C, Swinnen S, Vanderschueren D, Boonen S. Effect of 6-month whole body vibration training on hip density, muscle strength, and postural control in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled pilot study. J Bone Miner Res. 2004;19:352–359
  11. Torvinen S, Kannus P, Sievanen H, et al. Effect of 8-month vertical whole body vibration on bone, muscle performance, and body balance: a randomized controlled study. J Bone Miner Res. 2003;18:876–884
  12. Bautmans I, Van Hees E, Lemper JC, Mets T. The feasibility of whole body vibration in institutionalised elderly persons and its influence on muscle performance, balance and mobility: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Geriatr. 2005;5:17
  13. Schuhfried O, Mittermaier C, Jovanovic T, Pieber K, Paternostro-Sluga T. Effects of whole-body vibration in patients with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study. Clin Rehabil. 2005;19:834–842
  14. van Nes IJ, Geurts AC, Hendricks HT, Duysens J. Short-term effects of whole-body vibration on postural control in unilateral chronic stroke patients: preliminary evidence. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2004;83:867–873
  15. Lee WS, Cheung WH, Qin L, Tang N, Leung KS. Age-associated decrease of type IIA/B human skeletal muscle fibers. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2006;(450):231–237Sep
  16. Lipsitz LA, Nakajima I, Gagnon M, et al. Muscle strength and fall rates among residents of Japanese and American nursing homes: an International Cross-Cultural Study. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1994;42:953–959
  17. Hung LK, Wu HT, Leung PC, Qin L. Low BMD is a risk factor for low-energy Colles’ fractures in women before and after menopause. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2005;(435):219–225Jun
  18. Leung KS, Lee KM, Cheung WH, Ng ES, Qin L. Characteristics of long bone DXA reference data in Hong Kong Chinese. J Clin Densitom. 2004;7:192–200
  19. Qin L, Au SK, Leung PC, et al. Baseline BMD and bone loss at distal radius measured by peripheral quantitative computed tomography in peri- and postmenopausal Hong Kong Chinese women. Osteoporos Int. 2002;13:962–970
  20. Burke D, Hagbarth KE, Lofstedt L, Wallin BG. The responses of human muscle spindle endings to vibration during isometric contraction. J Physiol. 1976;261:695–711
  21. Burke D, Hagbarth KE, Lofstedt L, Wallin BG. The responses of human muscle spindle endings to vibration of non-contracting muscles. J Physiol. 1976;261:673–693
  22. Ariizumi M, Okada A. Effects of whole body vibration on biogenic amines in rat brain. Br J Ind Med. 1985;42:133–136
  23. Kligyte I, Lundy-Ekman L, Medeiros JM. [Relationship between lower extremity muscle strength and dynamic balance in people post-stroke]. [Lithuanian] Medicina (Kaunas). 2003;39:122–128
  24. Rudd E. Preventive aspects of mobility and functional disability. Scand J Rheumatol Suppl. 1989;82:25–32
  25. Okada S, Hirakawa K, Takada Y, Kinoshita H. Relationship between fear of falling and balancing ability during abrupt deceleration in aged women having similar habitual physical activities. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2001;85:501–506
  26. Qin L, Choy W, Leung K, et al. Beneficial effects of regular Tai Chi exercise on musculoskeletal system. J Bone Miner Metab. 2005;23:186–190
  27. Thomas M, Jankovic J, Suteerawattananon M, et al. Clinical gait and balance scale (GABS): validation and utilization. J Neurol Sci. 2004;217:89–99
  28. Clark S, Rose DJ. Evaluation of dynamic balance among community-dwelling older adult fallers: a generalizability study of the limits of stability test. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2001;82:468–474
  29. Wallmann HW. Comparison of elderly nonfallers and fallers on performance measures of functional reach, sensory organization, and limits of stability. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2001;56:M580–M583
  30. Daubney ME, Culham EG. Lower-extremity muscle force and balance performance in adults aged 65 years and older. Phys Ther. 1999;79:1177–1185
  31. Tinetti ME, Doucette J, Claus E, Marottoli R. Risk factors for serious injury during falls by older persons in the community. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1995;43:1214–1221
  32. Clark S, Iltis PW, Anthony CJ, Toews A. Comparison of older adult performance during the functional-reach and limits-of-stability tests. J Aging Phys Act. 2005;13:266–275
  33. Torvinen S, Kannu P, Sievanen H, et al. Effect of a vibration exposure on muscular performance and body balance (Randomized cross-over study). Clin Physiol Funct Imaging. 2002;22:145–152

 Supported by the Direct Grant Research Committee, Chinese University of Hong Kong (grant nos. 2003.1.025, 2003.2.025).No commercial party having a direct financial interest in the results of the research supporting this article has or will confer a benefit upon the author(s) or upon any organization with which the author(s) is/are associated.

PII: S0003-9993(07)00258-4

doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.03.028

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 88, Issue 7 , Pages 852-857 , July 2007

Article Tools

* Image Usage & Resolution