The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of whole-body vibration in the presence or absence of localized radiofrequency on body composition in obese female subjects. Moreover, strength tests will be performed. The study hypothesis is that whole-body vibration induces positive changes in body composition i.e., reduction of fat mass and increase of lean mass with associated increase in performance. The possible additive role of radiofrequency will also be assessed.
* recruitment of female obese subjects * baseline assessment (body composition with dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and strength tests) * 2-mo whole body vibration training (2 sessions a week, 30 min per session) with or without local delivery of radiofrequency (two randomly selected groups) * final assessment (body composition with DXA and strength tests) * data collation and analysis
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
50
whole body vibration exercise with multiple positions, with or without localized delivery of heating radiofrequency
Body Composition
Evidence of changes in body composition (three-compartment model as assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) after two months of whole-body vibration with or without application of localized radiofrequency
Time frame: 2 months
Muscular Strength
evidence of changes in lower limbs muscular strength following 2 months of whole-body vibration
Time frame: 2 months
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