Whole body vibration training during allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation-the effects on patients' physical capacity.

ABSTRACT: Patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT) experience a considerable decline in physical and psycho-social capacity. Since whole body vibration (WBV) is known to efficiently stimulate the neuromuscular system and enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength in frail individuals, we hypothesized that WBV would maintain various physical and psychological capacities in patients during alloHCT. Seventy-one patients were randomly allocated to either an intervention group (IG) doing WBV or an active control group (CG) doing mobilization exercises five times per week. We determined peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) and maximum power, maximum strength, functional performance, body composition, quality of life (QoL), and fatigue. Tests were carried out befo

SUBMITTER: Pahl A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7060160 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature