Effects of whole body vibration exercise on the gait time of individuals with metabolic syndrome: A pseudo randomized controlled clinical study

Abstract

Individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS) might present low muscle performance resulting in a decrease of the functional capacity interfering in the gait time. Whole body vibration exercise (WBVe) has been considered in the management of MetS individuals promoting a better functional performance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of WBVe on the gait time of the MetS individuals. CAAE 19826413.8.0000.5259. UTN: U1111-1181-1177; Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials- ReBEC RBR - 2bghmh. A pseudo randomized controlled trial study with thirty-nine individuals with MetS (according International Diabetes Federation) was performed. The side-to-side alternating oscillating/vibratory platform was used. The individuals were allocated in WBVe group (WBVeG = 22) and in control group (CG = 17). The WBVeG was in squat static position for 1 minute of intervention and 1 minute of rest in 3 different peak-to-peak displacements (2.5, 5.0 and 7.5 mm) 3 times. In the first session was used 5 Hz and increasing 1 Hz in each session up to 14 Hz in the tenth session. In the CG was used the same position and time but the platform was turned off. Before the first and after the tenth session were collected the data about the gait time of 3 meters (in seconds). The statistical analysis was performed using the Graph Pad Prism 5.01 Program ( P ≤0.05). The gait time (Mean ± SD) showed a significant difference intergroups. WBVe is a modality of physical activity that can improve the functional capacity of the MetS individuals, at least, considering the time of the gait.