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OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of whole-body vibration in enhancing pulmonary
function, functional exercise capacity and quality of life in people with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease and examine its safety.
METHOD: Randomized
controlled trials examining the effects of whole body vibration among people with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were identified by two independent
researchers. Articles were excluded if they were studies on people with other
primary diagnosis, abstracts published in the conferences or books. PEDro scale
was used to assess the methodological quality of the selected studies. We
evaluated the level of evidence by using the GRADE approach. The results were
extracted by two researchers and confirmed by the third researcher if
disagreement existed. DATA SOURCE: Sources included Cochrane Central Register of
Controlled Trials, PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, PEDro, AMED, PsycINFO,
ClinicalTrials.gov, Current Controlled Trials and reference lists of all relevant
articles. RESULT: Four studies involving 206 participants were included in this
systematic review. Methodological quality was rated as good for two studies. No
great benefits on pulmonary function were found in whole body vibration treatment
group. Two studies showed that quality of life was improved in people with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Whole body vibration led to significant
improvements in functional exercise capacity measured with six minutes walking
test. Nearly no adverse events were observed. CONCLUSION: Whole body vibration
may improve functional exercise capacity and quality of life in people with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. There was insufficient evidence to prove
the effects of whole body vibration on pulmonary function.
CI - (c) The Author(s) 2015.

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