Open AccessThe Focal Mechanical Vibration for Balance Improvement in Elderly – A Systematic Review
Author(s) -
Teresa Paolucci,
Letizia Pezzi,
Roberta La Verde,
Pasqualino Maietta Latessa,
Stefania Fulle,
Raoul Saggini
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical interventions in aging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.184
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1178-1998
pISSN - 1176-9092
DOI - 10.2147/cia.s328638
Subject(s) - medicine , balance (ability) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , falling (accident) , rehabilitation , physical therapy , whole body vibration , randomized controlled trial , population , crossover study , posturography , dynamic balance , surgery , alternative medicine , vibration , pathology , placebo , physics , environmental health , quantum mechanics
Aging has been associated with the progressive depletion of lean mass, reductions in muscle strength and the coordination of the lower extremities, accompanied by decreased gait assurance and balance control. Also, less balance control favors falling which is the leading cause of injury among the elderly. The aim of this systematic review is to identify and evaluate existing evidence regarding the use of focused vibration (FV) to improve balance and reduce the risk of falling during the rehabilitation of elderly populations.