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A comparison between the effects of vibration exercise and needle therapy on fibromyalgia symptoms and well-being in
Samah A Moawd1, Elsayeda Hamdy Nasr Abdelhalim2, Ateya Megahed Ibrahim3
1Associate Professor, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences in Alkharje, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; Professor, Department of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorder and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
Abstract:
This randomized controlled pilot study compared the efficiency of exercise on a vibration machine combined with needle therapy versus needle therapy alone in managing fibromyalgia symptoms and well-being among older adults. Conducted at King Khalid Hospital in Alkharj, Saudi Arabia, the study involved eighty-six patients aged 60 to 67 years. Participants were randomly assigned to either the VENT (Vibration Exercise Device) group or the NT (Needle Therapy) group. The VENT group underwent 10-minute vibration training sessions twice a week, paired with 30-minute needle acupuncture sessions once a week, while the NT group received needle therapy alone. Both interventions were carried out over 12 weeks. Pre- and post-intervention assessments measured disability, pain, balance, and quality of life. Data analysis showed that 94.1% of participants completed the study, with significant improvements in disability observed in the VENT group. Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in pain, balance, and well-being. However, post-intervention comparisons favored the VENT group, showing significantly better outcomes. The findings suggest that combining vibratory exercise with needle therapy offers enhanced benefits for older adults with fibromyalgia.
