The effectiveness of a single session of Whole-Body Vibration in improving the balance and the strength in type 2 diabetic patients with mild to moderate degree of peripheral neuropathy: A pilot study

Summary Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus. Muscle strength and the balance deficits are seen in these patients. Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) is a time-efficient method which may be beneficial for them. The immediate effects of WBV on muscle strength and balance have n...

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Published in:Journal of bodywork and movement therapies 2014-01, Vol.18 (1), p.82-86
Main Authors: Kordi Yoosefinejad, Amin, PT,PhD, Shadmehr, Azadeh, PT,PhD, Olyaei, Ghloamreza, PT,PhD, Talebian, Saeed, PT,PhD, Bagheri, Hossein, PT,PhD
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Language:English
Subjects:
Balance
Diabetes mellitus type 2
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - complications
Female
General strength
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Muscle strength
Muscle Strength - physiology
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - etiology
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - rehabilitation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy Modalities
Pilot Projects
Postural Balance - physiology
Timed Up and Go Test
Vibration - therapeutic use
Whole-Body Vibration
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Summary:Summary Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus. Muscle strength and the balance deficits are seen in these patients. Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) is a time-efficient method which may be beneficial for them. The immediate effects of WBV on muscle strength and balance have not been studied yet. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of one session of WBV on muscle strength and the balance of diabetic patients. Ten diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy took part in this study. Outcome measurements were total strength, strength of tibialis anterior and quadriceps femoris muscles and the balance parameters including Unilateral Stance Test and Timed Up and Go Test. Tibialis anterior muscle strength and Timed Up and GO Test parameters showed significant differences post-exercise in comparison to baseline. A session of WBV had positive effects on muscle strength and the balance in patients with type-2 diabetes associated with neuropathy.
ISSN:1360-8592
1532-9283
DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.10.007