Status:

COMPLETED

Immediate Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Neuromuscular Performance and Postural Control in Elderly

Lead Sponsor:

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Conditions:

Neuromuscular Performance and Balance

Eligibility:

All Genders

65-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to analyze the immediate effects of an exercise protocol on the vibration platform on the functional and neuromuscular performance of lower limbs, postural control and lif...

Detailed Description

The research is a randomized controlled trial that will be developed at the Laboratório de Análise da Performance Muscular (LAPERN) of the Physiotherapy Department of the Federal University of Rio Gra...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Both genders;
  • Exhibiting ankle, hip and knee joint integrity of the non-dominant limb;
  • No history of muscle or joint injuries in the assessed limb in the last 6 months, or neurological, visual and/or non-corrected auditory impairments;
  • Do not have metallic implants in the lower limbs;
  • Do not have decompensated and / or untreated cardiovascular diseases;
  • Do not have advanced osteoporosis;
  • Do not have neurodegenerative diseases;
  • Do not have vestibular disorders;
  • Do not have uncorrected visual or hearing deficits.

Exclusion

  • Elderly classified as very active or active;
  • Report cardiac and / or respiratory discomfort, nausea, vertigo and pain during during the evaluations and exercise sessions;
  • Do not understand and do not correctly perform the commands offered in the assessment and / or intervention protocols;

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 10 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 10 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

48 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03356418

Start Date

March 10 2018

End Date

May 10 2018

Last Update

June 18 2019

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Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN)

Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, 59140-840