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Benefits of Whole-Body Vibration, as a Component of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation, in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Narrative Review with a Suitable Approach
Joint Authors
Bernardo-Filho, Mario
Sá-Caputo, Danúbia da Cunha
Marin, Pedro Jesus
Lopes, Agnaldo José
Gonçalves, Cintia Renata
Morel, Danielle Soares
Marconi, Eloá Moreira
Fróes, Patrícia
Rufino, Rogério
Costa, Cláudia Henrique
Arnóbio, Adriano
Asad, Nasser Ribeiro
Furness, Trentham
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Appropriate management, including pulmonary rehabilitation, associated with correct diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in patients can contribute to improving clinical conditions of these patients.
Physical activity is recommended for COPD patients.
Whole-body vibration (WBV) is a modality of physical activity.
Putting together the biological effects and safe use of WBV, it may be a potentially feasible intervention to add to pulmonary rehabilitation.
The purpose of this investigation was to systematically review studies regarding the effects of WBV, as a component of the pulmonary rehabilitation, in patients with COPD.
Results.
A total of six publications met inclusion for review.
There was evidence to support the beneficial use of WBV to improve functional performance of the lower limbs and quality of life.
However, the appropriateness of and descriptors of WBV methods were poorly described.
Conclusions.
The results of this review support the use of WBV as a component of pulmonary rehabilitation to assist management of patients with COPD.
However, future research should examine the dose-response curve and optimal dosing regimen of WBV according to standard reporting recommendations for people with COPD.
Such an approach will allow comparison among studies and the potential of meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sá-Caputo, Danúbia da Cunha& Gonçalves, Cintia Renata& Morel, Danielle Soares& Marconi, Eloá Moreira& Fróes, Patrícia& Rufino, Rogério…[et al.]. 2016. Benefits of Whole-Body Vibration, as a Component of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation, in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Narrative Review with a Suitable Approach. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103994
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sá-Caputo, Danúbia da Cunha…[et al.]. Benefits of Whole-Body Vibration, as a Component of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation, in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Narrative Review with a Suitable Approach. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103994
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sá-Caputo, Danúbia da Cunha& Gonçalves, Cintia Renata& Morel, Danielle Soares& Marconi, Eloá Moreira& Fróes, Patrícia& Rufino, Rogério…[et al.]. Benefits of Whole-Body Vibration, as a Component of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation, in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Narrative Review with a Suitable Approach. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103994
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1103994