[Evaluation of neuromuscular response to chronic whole body vibration training in elderly women]

ABSTRACT

Whole body vibration training can improve muscular force by affecting neuromuscular system and mechanical mechanisms. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an 8 week whole body vibration training [WBVT] on neuromuscular performance in healthy elderly women. Based on an experimental and BOSCO training protocol, thirty elderly female women [50 +/-5.5 yrs old] were selected and divided randomly into two experimental and control groups. Before and after vibration training, timed Up and Go and 5-chair stand tests were performed to evaluate neuromuscular performance in elderly women. Data were processed with SPSS software version 18 and one way ANOVA test was used for data analysis. P<0.05 was considered significant. Data analysis showed that there was a significant improvement in neuromuscular performance in WBVT group compared to control group [P falling risk among old women by improving neuromuscular performance