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Potential effects of whole-body vibration exercise on blood flow kinetics of different populations: A systematic review with a suitable approach

作者:Danúbia Sá-Caputo

关键词:blood flow; whole body vibration exercise; PubMed database; PEDRo database

发表时间:2017

发表期刊:Afrcian Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine

证据类型:系统评价/Meta分析

Background: The ability to control skin blood flow decreases with advancing age and some clinical disorders, as in diabetes and in rheumatologic diseases. Feasible clinical strategies such as whole-body vibration exercise (WBVE) are being used without a clear understanding of its effects. The aim of the present study is to review the effects of the WBVE on blood flow kinetics and its feasibility in different populations. Material and methods: The level of evidence (LE) of selected papers in PubMed and/or PEDRo databases was determined. We selected randomized, controlled trials in English to be evaluated. Results: Six studies had LE II, one had LE III-2 and one III-3 according to the NHMRC. A great variability among the protocols was observed but also in the assessment devices; therefore, more research about this topic is warranted. Conclusion: Despite the limitations, it is can be concluded that the use of WBVE has proven to be a safe and useful strategy to improve blood flow. However, more studies with greater methodological quality are needed to clearly define the more suitable protocols.