Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Muscle Performance in Elderly Men

Background and Objectives: Exercise whole-body vibration by affecting the muscular system, increases the strength of the muscular system. This study was designed to investigate the effects of vibration on muscle performance in healthy, untrained, oldery men. Materials and Methods: in this randomized controlled trial semi experimental study seventy-two retired elderly men with a mean age of 67/2 ± 73 years were participated. The subjects were divided into three groups based on BOSCOO training plan and training was 6 weeks. Muscular function after training protocol with the test standard sit-to-stand and 5m fast walk was evaluated. Results: Test sts after three sessions a week whole body vibration exercise as a significantly muscle was better than the other groups (p <0.05). The whole body vibration training three sessions a 5m fast walking performance significantly was better (p <0.05). Conclusion: The whole body vibration training can affect the nerve – muscle system especially in elderly population and have Reduce the possibility of falling.