Status:
COMPLETED
Immediate and Chronic 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 and chronic effects of an exercise protocol on the vibration platform on the functional and neuromuscular performance of lower limbs, postural con...
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;
- Miss 2 consecutive sessions during the exercise program.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
44 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03253042
Start Date
May 1 2017
End Date
December 1 2018
Last Update
April 5 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN)
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, 59140-840