The Effect of Plantar Vibration Stimuli on the Balance of Older Women

Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos30 enrolled

Overview

The objective of the present study was to identify the effect of direct vibration at a frequency of 100 Hz, applied to the plantar region, on the balance of women aged 60 years or older. The hypothesis is that the place improves body balance.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Deficit Elderly Women With Body Balance

Interventions

vibration stimuliOTHER

A single physical therapist performed the intervention using a Novafon SK2‡ vibratory stimulation device at a frequency of 100 Hz and sway amplitude of 2 mm. The participants of the experimental group received vibratory stimulation, applied slowly by sliding the head of the device over the entire plantar region for ten minutes for each foot at every session. During the intervention, the participants remained in the supine position on an examination table.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 60 YearsMax age: 80 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * women aged 60 or older, static balance deficit verified by the One-Leg Stance test with eyes open (OLSeo) (inability to maintain position for 30 seconds with eyes open, which is associated with the risk of falling17), independent gait without the use of walking aids. Exclusion Criteria: * individuals undergoing treatment to improve balance, inability to understand verbal commands, pathologies that affect balance and gait, use of medication that may affect balance, lower limb surgery in the past 12 months or participation in a physical activity program.

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