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Evaluation of neuromuscular response to chronic whole body vibration training in elderly women
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Asgar Tofighi1   , Saber Saedmocheshi2 , Ghafor Ghafari1 |
1- Urmia University
2- Urmia University , sabersaed58@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (8206 Views) |
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Background and aim: Whole body vibration training can improve muscular force by affecting neuromuscular system and mechanical mechanisms. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an 8 week whole body vibration training (WBVT) on neuromuscular performance in healthy elderly women.
Materials and Methods: Based on an experimental and BOSCO training protocol, thirty elderly female women (50±5.5 yrs old) were selected and divided randomly into two experimental and control groups. Before and after vibration training, timed Up & Go and 5-chair stand tests were performed to evaluate neuromuscular performance in elderly women. Data were processed with SPSS software version 18 and one way ANOVA test was used for data analysis. P<0.05 was considered significant.
Results: Data analysis showed that there was a significant improvement in neuromuscular performance in WBVT group compared to control group (P ≤ 0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study WBVT can reduce the possibility of falling risk among old women by improving neuromuscular performance.
Keywords: Elderly women, Vibration therapy, Neuromuscular performance.
Received: Aug 15, 2012 Accepted: Jan 23, 2013
Conflict of interest: None declared |
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| Keywords: Elderly women, Vibration therapy, Neuromuscular performance. |
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Type of Study: Original Research |
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Received: 2013/10/4 | Published: 2013/10/15
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