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Effect of Abdominal Training With Whole-Body Vibration on Erector Spinae Stiffness: A Randomized Trial Using Shear
Ryo Miyachi1, Takaaki Nishimura1, Sachiko Madokoro2
1Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Hokuriku University, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan.
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 4 weeks of conventional abdominal training and training combined with whole-body vibration (WBV) on erector spinae (ES) stiffness, assessed using ultrasound shear wave elastography.
Methods:
Twenty-four healthy university students were randomly assigned to either a WBV or non-WBV group and performed the same exercise on the floor. The participants held a sit-up position for training, 3 times per week for 4 weeks. The primary outcome was ES stiffness measured using shear wave elastography. Secondary outcomes included pressure pain threshold of the ES, lumbar proprioception, and maximum lumbar flexion angle. Split-plot ANOVA was used to analyze the data.
Results:
There was no significant group × period interaction for ES stiffness. However, the WBV group showed a significant reduction in ES stiffness and an improvement in lumbar proprioception after the intervention. In contrast, the non-WBV group showed a decrease in ES pressure pain threshold.
Conclusion:
Abdominal training with WBV reduced ES stiffness and enhanced lumbar proprioception in asymptomatic adults. These findings suggest that WBV may improve trunk muscle properties and sensorimotor function.
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