WHOLE BODY VIBRATION IN THE TREATMENT OF THE KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Authors

  • Galina Мratskova Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Ergotherapy, Physical Medicine and Sports, Medical Faculty, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria

Keywords:

Knee оsteoarthritis, Whole-body vibration, Muscle weakness, Proprioception, Knee rehabilitation

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common musculoskeletal diseases, which has a negative impact on patients, and is a major cause of disability and reduced quality of life. The purpose of this article is to review published scientific studies concerning the use of Whole-body vibration (WBV) and therapeutic benefits in the rehabilitation of patients with knee joint osteoarthritis (KOA).  

Materials and methods: For this article, a review of available scientific articles examining the use of WBV therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee joint was made with the aim to investigate the therapeutic impact of vibration therapy on muscle strength, balance, proprioception, pain, and functional activity in gonarthritis.

Results: The review of the available literature revealed evidence of a positive effect of WBV therapy on one or more observed indicators, including muscle strength, postural balance, proprioception, pain, and functional activity in KOA. Depending on the applied therapeutic program (with or without performing therapeutic exercises) and the type of vibration platform used and the frequency of vibrations, there is ambiguity in the achieved therapeutic results. Data from studies that report increased muscle strength, improved balance, improved proprioception, and reduced pain have been reported, although there are data from other studies that show no significant changes after WBV training.

Conclusion: Whole-Body Vibration is a therapeutic modality that is ussed to stimulate mechanically the musculoskeletal system. The inclusion of WBV in the rehabilitation program in patients with KOA can effectively: increase muscle strength, improve balance and proprioception, reduce pain, and increase functional activity. Although there are data from studies that do not reveal significant changes after WBV application, vibrotherapy is used as a potentially efficiently and safe neuromuscular training in KOA, but the results are not unambiguous, and the studies need to be continued.

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2021-12-15

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Мratskova G. (2021). WHOLE BODY VIBRATION IN THE TREATMENT OF THE KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS. KNOWLEDGE - International Journal , 49(4), 821–827. Retrieved from https://ikm.mk/ojs/index.php/kij/article/view/4564

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