The Effects of Acute Bouts of Whole Body Vibration on Central Hemodynamics in Frail Older Adults: A Pilot Study

Parirash Abdolhosseini; Sally Lark; Daniel P Wadsworth; Lee Stoner

doi:10.1080/02703181.2019.1622621

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The Effects of Acute Bouts of Whole Body Vibration on Central Hemodynamics in Frail Older Adults: A Pilot Study

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The Effects of Acute Bouts of Whole Body Vibration on Central Hemodynamics in Frail Older Adults: A Pilot Study

Parirash Abdolhosseini, Sally Lark, Daniel P Wadsworth and Lee Stoner

Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics, Vol.37(4), pp.223-233

2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02703181.2019.1622621

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Abstract

whole body vibration

geriatrics

central blood pressure

pulse wave analysis

augmentation index

orthostatic intolerance

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Introduction: This study investigates whether an acute bout of whole body vibration (WBV): (i) improves measures of central hemodynamics and (ii) can be completed without inducing orthostatic intolerance in frail older adults. Methods: Nine rest home residents participated in a cross-over design incorporating WBV and non-vibrational control conditions (CON) on 2 separate testing days. The order of the two testing conditions was randomized. Participants completed 10 sets of 60 seconds of WBV training or CON with an inter-set rest period of 60 seconds. Results: During training, no interaction or between-condition effects were observed for any variable. Following training, there was an interaction effect reported for augmentation index (AIx) (P < 0.019) and a significant large increase in AIx for WBV (P = 0.020, Eta = 0.202). Three participants exhibited one-off notable decreases in either central systolic or diastolic blood pressure. Conclusion: An acute bout of WBV is a safe training method for frail older adults.

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Title: The Effects of Acute Bouts of Whole Body Vibration on Central Hemodynamics in Frail Older Adults: A Pilot Study
Authors: Parirash Abdolhosseini (Author) - Massey University, New Zealand
Sally Lark (Author) - Massey University, New Zealand
Daniel P Wadsworth (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine
Lee Stoner (Author) - University of North Carolina, United States
Publication details: Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics, Vol.37(4), pp.223-233
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc.
Date published: 2019
DOI: 10.1080/02703181.2019.1622621
ISSN: 0270-3181
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450883002621
Output Type: Journal article

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