The Physiological Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Combined with Other Exercise Modalities in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Systematic Review

Introduction: Emerging evidence indicates that whole-body vibration (WBV) may be a relevant adjunct in interventions targeting overweight and obese individuals. Moreover, WBV has been applied in combination with other exercise modalities and therapeutic strategies, with various physiological respons...

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Main Authors: Daniel Batouli-Santos, Ana Carolina Coelho-Oliveira, Vanessa Amaral Mendonça, Alexei Wong, Adérito Seixas, Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda, Anelise Sonza, Ayman Alhammad, Mario Bernardo-Filho, Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo, Redha Taiar
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author Daniel Batouli-Santos
Ana Carolina Coelho-Oliveira
Vanessa Amaral Mendonça
Alexei Wong
Adérito Seixas
Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda
Anelise Sonza
Ayman Alhammad
Mario Bernardo-Filho
Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo
Redha Taiar
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Vanessa Amaral Mendonça
Alexei Wong
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Anelise Sonza
Ayman Alhammad
Mario Bernardo-Filho
Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo
Redha Taiar
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description Introduction: Emerging evidence indicates that whole-body vibration (WBV) may be a relevant adjunct in interventions targeting overweight and obese individuals. Moreover, WBV has been applied in combination with other exercise modalities and therapeutic strategies, with various physiological responses observed in this population. Objective: The current systematic review aimed to assess the physiological effects of WBV with other modalities of exercises in overweight and obese individuals. Methods: Searches in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane databases were conducted to assess physiological responses to the combination of WBV with other modalities of exercises in overweight and obese individuals. Publications were identified and the screening was performed by two reviewers, independently. Irrelevant studies were excluded based on the eligibility criteria. Results: Seven studies, analyzing different outcomes, were included, with a mean methodological quality score of 7. Four studies analyzed the acute effect and three studied the cumulative effect, with different intervention protocols. Increases in growth hormone (GH) concentrations and bioelectrical phase angles, and reductions in fat mass, blood triglycerides, and cholesterol concentrations, as well as blood pressure, heart rate, and arterial stiffness, were reported. Conclusions: WBV combined with other exercise modalities seems to promote important physiological responses in overweight and obese individuals. However, more large-scale, long-term randomized controlled trials with WBV and other modalities of exercises in overweight and obese cohorts are needed to corroborate and expand the findings of the current systematic review.
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spelling doaj-art-06c0a16e28d6440183c6df78e0f3003a2025-08-20T03:32:32ZengMDPI AGBiology2079-77372025-06-0114671110.3390/biology14060711The Physiological Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Combined with Other Exercise Modalities in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Systematic ReviewDaniel Batouli-Santos0Ana Carolina Coelho-Oliveira1Vanessa Amaral Mendonça2Alexei Wong3Adérito Seixas4Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda5Anelise Sonza6Ayman Alhammad7Mario Bernardo-Filho8Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo9Redha Taiar10Laboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas, Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Policlínica Universitária Piquet Carneiro, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20551-030, RJ, BrazilLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas, Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Policlínica Universitária Piquet Carneiro, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20551-030, RJ, BrazilFaculdade de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina 39100-000, MG, BrazilDepartment of Health and Human Performance, Marymount University, Arlington, VA 22207, USAFP-I3ID, FP-BHS, Escola Superior de Saúde Fernando Pessoa, 4200-256 Porto, PortugalFaculdade de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina 39100-000, MG, BrazilDepartamento de Fisioterapia, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Fisioterapia and Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Movimento Humano, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina—UDESC, Florianópolis 88035-901, SC, BrazilDepartment of Physiotherapy, College of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah 41477, Saudi ArabiaLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas, Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Policlínica Universitária Piquet Carneiro, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20551-030, RJ, BrazilLaboratório de Vibrações Mecânicas e Práticas Integrativas, Departamento de Biofísica e Biometria, Instituto de Biologia Roberto Alcantara Gomes, Policlínica Universitária Piquet Carneiro, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20551-030, RJ, BrazilMatériaux et Ingénierie Mécanique, Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, 51687 Reims, FranceIntroduction: Emerging evidence indicates that whole-body vibration (WBV) may be a relevant adjunct in interventions targeting overweight and obese individuals. Moreover, WBV has been applied in combination with other exercise modalities and therapeutic strategies, with various physiological responses observed in this population. Objective: The current systematic review aimed to assess the physiological effects of WBV with other modalities of exercises in overweight and obese individuals. Methods: Searches in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane databases were conducted to assess physiological responses to the combination of WBV with other modalities of exercises in overweight and obese individuals. Publications were identified and the screening was performed by two reviewers, independently. Irrelevant studies were excluded based on the eligibility criteria. Results: Seven studies, analyzing different outcomes, were included, with a mean methodological quality score of 7. Four studies analyzed the acute effect and three studied the cumulative effect, with different intervention protocols. Increases in growth hormone (GH) concentrations and bioelectrical phase angles, and reductions in fat mass, blood triglycerides, and cholesterol concentrations, as well as blood pressure, heart rate, and arterial stiffness, were reported. Conclusions: WBV combined with other exercise modalities seems to promote important physiological responses in overweight and obese individuals. However, more large-scale, long-term randomized controlled trials with WBV and other modalities of exercises in overweight and obese cohorts are needed to corroborate and expand the findings of the current systematic review.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/14/6/711whole-body vibrationsystemic vibratory therapyexercise therapyoverweightobesity
spellingShingle Daniel Batouli-Santos
Ana Carolina Coelho-Oliveira
Vanessa Amaral Mendonça
Alexei Wong
Adérito Seixas
Ana Cristina Rodrigues Lacerda
Anelise Sonza
Ayman Alhammad
Mario Bernardo-Filho
Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo
Redha Taiar
The Physiological Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Combined with Other Exercise Modalities in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Systematic Review
Biology
whole-body vibration
systemic vibratory therapy
exercise therapy
overweight
obesity
title The Physiological Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Combined with Other Exercise Modalities in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Systematic Review
title_full The Physiological Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Combined with Other Exercise Modalities in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Systematic Review
title_fullStr The Physiological Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Combined with Other Exercise Modalities in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Systematic Review
title_full_unstemmed The Physiological Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Combined with Other Exercise Modalities in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Systematic Review
title_short The Physiological Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Combined with Other Exercise Modalities in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Systematic Review
title_sort physiological effects of whole body vibration combined with other exercise modalities in overweight and obese individuals a systematic review
topic whole-body vibration
systemic vibratory therapy
exercise therapy
overweight
obesity
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/14/6/711
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