Whole Body Vibration in the Elderly People

K. Miyamoto1*, S. Mori1, S. Tsuji2, S. Tanaka3, M.Kawamoto 2, T. Mashiba 1, S. Komatsubara1, T. Akiyama J. Kawanishi, H. Norimatsu,Kagawa Med. University, Kagawa, Japan Shirotori Hospital, Kagawa, Japan Kagawa Med. University Hospital, Kagawa, Japan

Most of femoral neck fractures in the elderly are caused by fall. Although exercise is considered to prevent fall by maintaining muscle power and balance and functional

fitness, many old subjects are unable to exercise effectively. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the Whole body vibrations (WBV) in the elderly people. Twenty one people aged 72.6 years old attending health program in local community were included in this study. Eleven carried out the exercise (Ex.) by low frequency

oscillation loading device (Galileo 900, Novotec Pforzheim Germany, Fig.1) and the other ten did not (Cnt.). Ex. was exposed to a bout of the 20-30Hz vibrations standing on

the platform 3 times a week. Calcaneal bone mineral density was measured using QUS (AOS-100, Aloka Japan), statical and dynamic balance test, functional fitness tests was

performed before and after 6 months exercise program. Calcaneal bone mineral density did not differ between 1st and 2nd measurement, but balance-function improved

significantly after 6 months exercise in Ex. These results suggest that WBV possibly prevents fall and femoral neck fracture by improving standing balance in elderly subjects.

Fig.1 Low frequency oscillation loading device (Galileo 900, Novotec Pforzheim Germany)

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