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Acute Effects of a Whole Body Vibration Session on the Vibration Perception Threshold in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Acute Effects of a Whole Body Vibration Session on the Vibration Perception Threshold in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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International journal of environmental research and public health [Int J Environ Res Public Health] 2020 Jun 18; Vol. 17 (12). Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jun 18. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease that affects millions of people, and according to the International Diabetes Federation, 46.5% of people have undiagnosed diabetes. One of the most common complications of diabetes mellitus is loss of peripheral sensation. Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is a therapy, and it would be interesting to know if it can be considered as a training method to improve the Vibration Perception Threshold (VPT). The aim of the study is to verify whether there are really acute effects on the VPT after a WBV training session in people with T2DM.<br />Methods: Ninety people with T2DM (56 men and 34 women) were randomly allocated to two groups: the WBV group and the placebo group. The ninety subjects went through a VPT training test before receiving the assigned intervention, and they performed the VPT test using the Vibratron II device.<br />Results: After one session of WBV, an increase of the VPT in the WBV group was found, with respect to the placebo group.<br />Conclusions: Vibration perception threshold is increased after a WBV training session in people with T2DM, compared to a placebo group.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1660-4601
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of environmental research and public health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32570700
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17124356