Effects of whole body vibration therapy on main outcome measures for chronic non-specific low back pain: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.

Authors

  • Borja del Pozo-Cruz
  • Miguel A. Hernández Mocholí
  • Jose C. Adsuar
  • Jose A. Parraca
  • Inmaculada Muro
  • Narcis Gusi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-0830

Keywords:

rehabilitation, postural balance, back pain, disability, proprioceptive feedback.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine whether a 12-week course of low-frequency vibrating board therapy is a feasible therapy for non-specific chronic low back pain, and whether it improves the main outcome measures. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. PATIENTS: A total of 50 patients with non-specific low back pain were included. They were randomly assigned to either a vibrating plate via reciprocation therapy group (n = 25) or a control group (n = 25). METHODS: The 12-week vibration therapy programme consisted of a total of 24 training sessions (2 times/week, with 1 day of rest between sessions). Assessments of the main outcome measures for non-specific low back pain were performed at baseline and at 12 weeks. RESULTS: In the vibration therapy group there was a statistically significant improvement, of 20.37% (p = 0.031) in the Postural Stability Index (anterior-posterior)

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Published

2011-05-31

How to Cite

del Pozo-Cruz, B., Hernández Mocholí, M. A., Adsuar, J. C., Parraca, J. A., Muro, I., & Gusi, N. (2011). Effects of whole body vibration therapy on main outcome measures for chronic non-specific low back pain: a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 43(8), 689–694. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-0830

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 8 (2011)

Section

Original Report

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