Acute Effects of a Whole Body Vibration Session on the Vibration Perception Threshold in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health Vol. 17; no. 12; p. 4356
• Main Authors: Dominguez-Muñoz, Francisco Javier, Hernandez-Mocholi, Miguel Angel, Villafaina, Santos, García-Gordillo, Miguel Angel, Collado-Mateo, Daniel, Gusi, Narcis, Adsuar, Jose Carmelo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 18.06.2020; MDPI
• Subjects: Diabetes; Exercise; Peripheral neuropathy; Physical fitness; Statistical analysis; Studies; Training; Variables; United States > US
• ISSN: 1660-4601; 1661-7827; 1660-4601
• DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17124356

Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease that affects millions of people, and according to the International Diabetes Federation, 46.5% of people have undiagnosed diabetes. One of the most common complications of diabetes mellitus is loss of peripheral sensation. Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is a therapy, and it would be interesting to know if it can be considered as a training method to improve the Vibration Perception Threshold (VPT). The aim of the study is to verify whether there are really acute effects on the VPT after a WBV training session in people with T2DM. Methods: Ninety people with T2DM (56 men and 34 women) were randomly allocated to two groups: the WBV group and the placebo group. The ninety subjects went through a VPT training test before receiving the assigned intervention, and they performed the VPT test using the Vibratron II device. Results: After one session of WBV, an increase of the VPT in the WBV group was found, with respect to the placebo group. Conclusions: Vibration perception threshold is increased after a WBV training session in people with T2DM, compared to a placebo group.