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Effect of whole-body vibration on insulin resistance in females with polycystic ovarian syndrome: A randomized controlled trial
Mai Mohamed Ali Shehata
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Marwa Mahdy Abd Elhameed
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Mariam Omran Grace
3
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Yahia Ali Ahmed
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Mariam Hossam El Ebrashy
5
Advances in Rehabilitation
Online publish date: 2024/06/10
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Introduction
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is prevalent in females, impacting their health and their life quality. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of adding whole-body vibration (WBV) to the traditional treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Material and methods Forty-six females diagnosed with PCOS. Their ages 20 to 35 years, with a body mass index (BMI) of 25-29.9 kg/m2; were randomly divided into two equal groups: The study group followed an iso-caloric, low-glycemic diet and performed aerobic exercises in addition to WBV and the control group followed an iso-caloric, low-glycemic diet and performed aerobic exercise only (n = 23 each). Treatment lasted for 8 weeks, sessions per week. BMI, waist-hip ratio (WHR), and LH/FSH ratio were assessed pre- and post- treatment. Insulin resistance was assessed by HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance) pre- and post-treatment. Results Weight, BMI, HOMA-IR, and LH/FSH ratio showed a statistically significant decrease when comparing before to after-treatment in both groups (p < 0.05). However, WHR showed a statistically significant decrease only in the study group (p < 0.05). Compared to the control group, the study group showed a significant reduction in weight (-8.08 kg vs. – 4.39 kg, p = 0.0009), BMI (-2.99 kg/m² vs. -1.6 kg/m², p = 0.004), WHR (-0.05 vs. -0.018, p = 0.009), HOMA-IR (-1.54 vs. - 0.77, p = 0.03), and LH/FSH ratio (-0.53 vs. -0.5, p = 0.02) after 8 weeks of treatment. Conclusions This study reveals the favorable outcomes of adding WBV to aerobic exercise for females with PCOS. keywords:
Polycystic ovary syndrome, Vibration, Exercise, Insulin |
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