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Title:Effect of whole body vibration versus aerobic exercise on arterial stiffness in elderly
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Abstract
Background and Objective: Arterial stiffness is considered as one of the major causes of cardiovascular disease in elderly persons. The purpose of the study were to investigate the effect of whole body vibration versus aerobic exercises on arterial stiffness in elderly. Material & Methods: Forty elderly patients was selected from both sex and their age was ranged from 60 to 70 years and they was divided into two groups equal in number: group (A) Twenty patients was selected from both sexes (equal in number) was performed whole body vibration (WBV) exercise & group (B) Twenty patients was selected from both sexes (equal in number) was performed Aerobic exercise. The Test in both groups was performed 3 times per week for 2months. Arterial stiffness was measured by brachial & ankle Pulse Wave Velocity (baPWV) 3 times throughout the program at 1st, 4th and 8th week. Results: In group (A) when post treatment results compared with pre treatment results there was a significant decrease in Brachial PWV by 11.84% and Ankle PWV there was a significant decrease by percent of change by 7.7%. In group (B) when post treatment results compared with pre treatment results there was a significant decrease in Brachial PWV by 9.44% and Ankle PWV there was a significant decrease by percent of change by 8.6%. While group A results versus group B results there was NO significant difference in mean values of baPWV