This is a randomized, multicentre, and parallel clinical trial with blinded to evaluator. The principal hypothesis is that whole-body vibration training plus exercise improves the body balance and prevents falls more than only exercise training in institutionalized older people. The number needed of patients is 160 (80 per group).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
160
The participants will perform static/dynamic exercises (balance and resistance training) on a vibratory platform (Frequency: 30-35 Hz; Amplitude: 2-4 mm).
The participants will perform the same static/dynamic exercises (balance and resistance training) like WBV group but without the vibration stimuli.
Albada Centre Socio Sanitari Parc Taulí
Sabadell, Babadell, Spain
Ballesol Badalona
Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
Ballesol Barberà
Barbera Del Valles, Barcelona, Spain
Residència Poble Nou
Body balance.
Body balance will be evaluated using Tinetti Test, and Timed up and go test
Time frame: at 6 weeks
Body balance
Body balance will be evaluated using Tinetti Test, and Timed up and go test
Time frame: at six months
Muscle performance
It will be evaluated by five-sit-to-stand test, and Smartcoach Encoder.
Time frame: at 6 weeks, and 6 months
Number of falls
Fall: an unexpected event in which the participants come to rest on the ground, floor, or lower level.
Time frame: during 6 months
Safety of interventions
Pain, headache, itching or soreness on the legs, erythema.
Time frame: During 6 months
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