Effects of intervention using the whole body vibration training on functional abilities of fall prevention step

本研究的目的是确定是否运动干预使用全身振动（WBV）改善了向前迈步，这是必要的，以防止跌倒的老年妇女。采用系绳释放法对防坠措施进行评价。训练组的10名受试者进行为期三个月的WBV肌肉力量和平衡练习训练，提高了他们的步行速度。前步动作中前伸腿的肌电测试结果表明，训练提高了松绳后脚蹬地的爆发力。这项研究表明，运动干预使用WBV是有效的老年妇女跌倒预防。

This study was to ascertain whether exercise intervention using the whole body vibration (WBV) improved forward stepping which is necessary for fall prevention in the older women. The tether-release method was used to evaluation of fall prevention step. A three month training program of WBV muscle strength and balance exercises improved the stepping speed in the 10 subjects of the training group. The result for the electromyography in the lead leg during the forward step movement showed that the training improved the explosive power in the foot push-off just after the tether-release. This study revealed that exercise intervention using the WBV was effective for fall prevention in the older women.