Effect of two frequencies of whole body vibration and transmissibility to the lower limb's joints in the postmenopausal wome

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Balance in postmenopausal women.; Age-related physical debility

• Registration Number: IRCT20101017004952N11
• Lead Sponsor: Tarbiat Modares University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 8 March 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

At least one year after menopause
Body mass 25-32 kg/m2
Ability to stand while sitting without aids
Ability to walk independently without aids
Normal blood pressure and less than 140/90 at rest

Exclusion Criteria

Osteoporosis
Balance disturbance and fall history
Vestibular disorders
History of joint replacement surgery in the lower extremities
Neuro-musculoskeletal disorders
Cardiovascular problems
Use of drugs that upset the balance system
Patient discomfort during whole body vibration

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Center of pressure displacement. Timepoint: Before and after vibration. Method of measurement: Force plate.;Center of pressure velocity. Timepoint: Before and after of vibration. Method of measurement: Force plate.;Path length. Timepoint: Before and after vibration. Method of measurement: Force plate.;Transmissibility in hip joint. Timepoint: Before and after vibration. Method of measurement: Accelerometer.;Transmissibility in knee joint. Timepoint: Before and after vibration. Method of measurement: Accelerometer.;Transmissibility in ankle joint. Timepoint: Before and after vibration. Method of measurement: Accelerometer.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Difficulty score for deafferent modes. Timepoint: 10-degree visual analogous scale. Method of measurement: Self report.