The effect of six weeks whole-body vibration training on the fear of falling and sleep quality of stroke patients
Poster Presentation , Page 125-125 (1)
Paper ID : 1110-SPORTCONGR
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1Department of Health and Sport Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
2Department of Corrective exercise and sport injury, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Kharazmi, Tehran, Iran
3Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: Fall is a common consequence after stroke and may lead to fear of falling and reduce activity, which in turn results in an increased risk of further comorbidities. Various motor interventions have been studied for stroke patients . In recent years, the use of vibrating devices as a training device has increased for patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of six weeks whole body vibration training on fear of falling and sleep quality of stroke patients.
Methods: In this clinical trial, 20 female patients were selected through convenience and random sampling and divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group performed whole body vibration training program for 6 weeks and 3 sessions per week. Before and after the exercise program, fear of falling and sleep quality were measured using the Fall Efficiency Scale and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire, respectively. Data analysis was performed using paired t-test with significance level of 0.05.
Results: The results showed that there is a significant difference between the fear of falling and sleep quality before and after whole-body vibration training in the experimental group (p <0/05), while no significant difference was observed in the control group (p >0/05). Therefore, it can be said that exercise intervention has significantly reduced the fear of falling and sleep quality in patients.
Conclusion: According to a results, this type of exercises is one of the most appropriate lifestyle activities that proposed for patients with stroke, which improves their sleep quality and fear of fall. Specialists can use this exercise as a complementary treatment along with medication for stroke patients.
Methods: In this clinical trial, 20 female patients were selected through convenience and random sampling and divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group performed whole body vibration training program for 6 weeks and 3 sessions per week. Before and after the exercise program, fear of falling and sleep quality were measured using the Fall Efficiency Scale and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire, respectively. Data analysis was performed using paired t-test with significance level of 0.05.
Results: The results showed that there is a significant difference between the fear of falling and sleep quality before and after whole-body vibration training in the experimental group (p <0/05), while no significant difference was observed in the control group (p >0/05). Therefore, it can be said that exercise intervention has significantly reduced the fear of falling and sleep quality in patients.
Conclusion: According to a results, this type of exercises is one of the most appropriate lifestyle activities that proposed for patients with stroke, which improves their sleep quality and fear of fall. Specialists can use this exercise as a complementary treatment along with medication for stroke patients.
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