Article

Whole-body vibration (WBV) training has been introduced in the last
decade and become a popular training method and may increase muscle performance.
Objectives: To evaluate the evidence degree of the effect of WBV training on gait
and walking ability by a critical examination of scientific studies. In addition,
a minor objective was to compare two quality indexes. Method: Literature search
in Scopus; quality assessments with The Risk of Bias and The PEDro Scale; and
evidence appraisal according to GRADE. Result: Ten studies with varying
populations using gait-related measurements after at least 1-month WBV
intervention were included. Only two studies report significant positive effects.
This is defined as low-quality evidence. Eighty percent and 90% of the studies
were rated as high quality according to The PEDro Scale and The Risk of Bias,
respectively. Discussion: The low-quality evidence indicates a need for further
research. A standardized training protocol would make comparisons and conclusions
of WBV training more reliable and feasible. Conclusion: There is low-quality
evidence for WBV training having effects on gait and walking ability. Further
research is needed. The evidence did not alter between the quality indexes.

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