[Musculoskeletal effects of vibration training in the elderly]

Abstract

A vibration platform is increasingly being used in geriatric centers for exercise in older people. Studies centered on the effects of vibration training recommend this exercise mode as a therapeutic alternative for prevention and/or improvement of osteoporosis and sarcopenia. Nowadays, neither the physiological mechanisms involved on adaptive responses of exposure to vibration are not well defined nor the parameters of vibration more indicated to maximizing the benefits. This paper presents a review of the main studies centered on the effects of vibration training on the musculoskeletal system.