Evaluation of neuromuscular response to chronic whole body vibration training in elderly women

Whole body vibration training can improve muscular force by affecting neuromuscular system and mechanical mechanisms. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an 8 week whole body vibration training (WBVT) on neuromuscular performance in healthy elderly women. Based on an experimental and BOSCO training protocol، thirty elderly female women (50±5. 5 yrs old) were selected and divided randomly into two experimental and control groups. Before and after vibration training، timed Up & Go and 5-chair stand tests were performed to evaluate neuromuscular performance in elderly women. Data were processed with SPSS software version 18 and one way ANOVA test was used for data analysis. P<0. 05 was considered significant. Data analysis showed that there was a significant improvement in neuromuscular performance in WBVT group compared to control group (P ≤ 0. 05). Based on the results of this study WBVT can reduce the possibility of falling risk among old women by improving neuromuscular performance.