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Effects of Whole-Body Vibration With Foot Core Exercises: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor: Istinye University
Summary
This randomized, single-blind clinical trial investigates whether adding whole-body vibration (WBV) to a supervised foot core exercise program improves ankle muscle strength, balance, and proprioception in overweight and obese young adults (BMI 25.0-39.9 kg/m²). Participants attended 24 face-to-face sessions over 8 weeks (3×/week) under physiotherapist supervision. Outcomes included isometric inversion/eversion strength (hand-held dynamometry) and instrumented balance/proprioception tests (Limits of Stability, mCTSIB, single-leg balance, single-leg proprioception) recorded by a computerized balance analysis system.
Official title: Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Combined With Foot Core Exercise Training on Muscle Strength, Balance, and Proprioception in Overweight and Obese Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
26
Start Date
2025-02-01
Completion Date
2025-07-30
Last Updated
2026-04-29
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Supervised Foot Core Exercise Training (No Vibration)
24 face-to-face sessions over 8 weeks; physiotherapist-led progression in repetitions/active time; performed on DKN Xg-10 Pro with vibration off.
Whole-Body Vibration via DKN Technology Xg-10 Pro
Tri-directional vibration delivered during exercises at 20-50 Hz with 15-60 s stimulus durations per set, progressing across sessions; administered concurrently with the foot core tasks under physiotherapist supervision (total 24 sessions).
Locations (1)
Istinye University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Practice & Research Center
Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye)