title: The effect of whole body vibration therapy on the physical function of people with type II diabetes mellitus: a systematic review.
abstract: [Purpose] To review and assess the effectiveness of whole body vibration therapy on the physical function of patients with type II diabetes mellitus. [Subjects and Methods] A computerized database search was performed through PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database, and the reference lists of all relevant articles. The methodological quality was evaluated using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. [Results] Five articles (four studies) with a combined study population of 154 patients with type II diabetes qualified for the inclusion criteria. Our review shows that whole body vibration therapy may have a positive impact on the muscle strength and balance of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus, whereas the effect on their mobility is still under discussion. [Conclusion] There was no sufficient evidence to support the premise that whole body vibration therapy is beneficial for the physical function of people with type II diabetes. Larger and higher-quality trials are needed.
authors: Rehabilitation Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China; School of Rehabilitation Sciences, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, China; Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
authors: Jiaqi
authors: J
authors: Zhang BSc
authors: Rehabilitation Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China; School of Rehabilitation Sciences, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, China.
authors: Hongyue
authors: H
authors: Zhang
authors: Rehabilitation Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China; School of Rehabilitation Sciences, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, China.
authors: Laidi
authors: L
authors: Kan
authors: Rehabilitation Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China; School of Rehabilitation Sciences, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, China.
authors: Chi
authors: C
authors: Zhang
authors: Rehabilitation Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China; School of Rehabilitation Sciences, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, China.
authors: Pu
authors: P
authors: Wang
keywords: Systematic review; Type II diabetes; Vibration