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
Active Locations (1)
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Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN)
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, 59140-840