Evidence of whole-body vibration exercises on body composition changes in older individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: The aging process is associated with changes in body composition, including fat gain and skeletal muscle loss from middle age onward. Moreover, increased risk of functional decline and the development of chronic diseases are also related to aging. Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of whole-body vibration exercise (WBVE), as a physical exercise, on body composition in people over 60 years of age. Methods: Searches were performed on PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase. Only randomized clinical trials evaluating the effects of WBVE on body composition in older individuals were considered. The methodological quality of the studies involved was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) sca

SUBMITTER: Reis-Silva A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10652794 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature