Whole-body vibration exercise in the management of cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review

Ana Inês Gonzáles; Gabriella Lavarda do Nascimento; Amanda da Silva; Mario Bernardo-Filho; Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo; Anelise Sonza

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.057

Whole-body vibration exercise in the management of cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023 Oct:36:20-29. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.057. Epub 2023 May 13.

Authors

Ana Inês Gonzáles¹, Gabriella Lavarda do Nascimento¹, Amanda da Silva¹, Mario Bernardo-Filho², Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo³, Anelise Sonza⁴

Affiliations

¹ Laboratory of Development and Postural Control (LADESCOP), Center of Health Sciences and Sport, Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), Rua Pascoal Simone, 358- Coqueiros, Florianópolis, SC, 88080-350, Brazil; Post-graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences, Center of Health Sciences and Sport, Santa Catarina State University, Rua Pascoal Simone, 358- Coqueiros, Florianópolis, SC, 88080-350, Brazil.
² Laboratory of Mechanical Vibrations and Integrative Practices - LAVIMPI, Department of Biophysics and Biometrics, Roberto Alcântara Gomes Biology Institute and Piquet Carneiro Polyclinic, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20950-003, Brazil; Post-graduate Program in Clinical and Experimental Pathophysiology, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 20551-030, Brazil.
³ Laboratory of Mechanical Vibrations and Integrative Practices - LAVIMPI, Department of Biophysics and Biometrics, Roberto Alcântara Gomes Biology Institute and Piquet Carneiro Polyclinic, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20950-003, Brazil; Post-graduate Program in Medical Sciences, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 20.551-030, Brazil.
⁴ Laboratory of Development and Postural Control (LADESCOP), Center of Health Sciences and Sport, Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), Rua Pascoal Simone, 358- Coqueiros, Florianópolis, SC, 88080-350, Brazil; Post-graduate Program in Human Movement Sciences, Center of Health Sciences and Sport, Santa Catarina State University, Rua Pascoal Simone, 358- Coqueiros, Florianópolis, SC, 88080-350, Brazil; Post-graduate Program in Physical Therapy, Center of Health Sciences and Sport, Santa Catarina State University, Rua Pascoal Simone, 358- Coqueiros, Florianópolis, SC, 88080-350, Brazil. Electronic address: anelise.sonza@udesc.br.

PMID: 37949560
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.057

Abstract

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are an important public health problem, representing about 45% of deaths in the world. Its management is linked to medications, changes in lifestyle, and physical exercise, with the whole-body vibration exercises (WBV) being a promising therapeutic resource. This study aims to investigate the effects of WBV in isolation or associated with other types of exercises in the management of CVDs.

Methods: A systematic review following the PRISMA guidelines and registered on the PROSPERO platform was carried out. The search took place in the databases PubMed, Cochrane, PEDro, Lilacs, and Science Direct, from the beginning of the databases until January 2021. Descriptors related to WBV and CVD were used. The selected studies were assessed for quality, risk of bias, and level of evidence.

Results: In all, 84 studies were identified, and of these, three were included. The intervention protocols used were analyzed, in addition to the effects of WBV on hemodynamic, cardiovascular, vascular/arterial, and muscle parameters.

Conclusion: The use of different WBV protocols, in isolation, in the improvement of the parameters mentioned above in individuals with CVD is plausible, with significant responses acutely or chronically and can be considered as a safe and effective training resource.

Keywords: Heart diseases; Hypertension; Infarction; Whole body vibration.

Publication types

Systematic Review
Review

MeSH terms

Cardiovascular Diseases* / therapy
Exercise
Exercise Therapy / methods
Humans
Physical Therapy Modalities
Vibration / therapeutic use