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Effects of whole-body vibration exercise on sleep disorders, body composition and clinical parameters in down

Luiza Torres-Nunes1, Laisa Liane Paineiras-Domingos2, Daniel Batouli-Santos1

  • 1Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas, Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcântara Gomes and Policlínica Piquet Carneiro, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Fisiopatologia Clínica e Experimental, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities : JOID
|April 28, 2023
PubMed

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Whole-body-vibration-exercise (WBVE) may improve sleep and body composition in children with Down syndrome (DS). This study investigated WBVE

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Genetics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Down syndrome (DS) is the most prevalent genetic disorder globally.
  • Whole-body-vibration-exercise (WBVE) is increasingly recommended for individuals with DS.
  • Sleep disorders and body composition challenges are common in children with DS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of WBVE on sleep disorders in children with DS.
  • To assess the impact of WBVE on body composition (BC) in children with DS.
  • To examine the effects of WBVE on other clinical parameters in children with DS.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized cross-over trial involving children with DS aged 5-12 years.
  • Sleep disorders assessed using the Infant Sleep Questionnaire (Reimão and Lefevre) and the Sleep Disturbance Scale in Children.
  • Body composition measured by bioimpedance; skin temperature by infrared thermography.
  • WBVE protocol: 2.5 mm amplitude, 5 Hz frequency, performed seated; 5 series of 30-second vibrations with 1-minute rest intervals.

Main Results:

  • Expected improvements in sleep quality and duration.
  • Anticipated positive changes in body composition metrics.
  • Potential enhancements in specific clinical parameters relevant to DS.

Conclusions:

  • WBVE is a promising intervention for children with DS.
  • This exercise protocol may offer significant clinical benefits for managing sleep and body composition.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm these expected outcomes and optimize WBVE protocols.

Keywords:
Down syndromeprotocolskin temperaturesleep disorderswhole-body vibration exercise

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