Effect of whole-body vibration on quality of life in diabetic postmenopausal women | ||||
| Benha International Journal of Physical Therapy | ||||
| Volume 3, Issue 1, June 2025, Page 92-99 PDF (459.54 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/bijpt.2025.369770.1076 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Ahd Tarek Helmy   1; Soheir Mahmoud El-kosery 2; Mohamed Fawzy Abo EL Aanian 3; Elham Shahat Hassan 4
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| 1Master of gaynacology, Women Health Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University. | ||||
| 2Professor and Chairman of the Physical Therapy Department for Women's Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy. | ||||
| 3Consultant of the Gynecology and Obstetrics, Om El Masryeen Hospital | ||||
| 4Lecturer of Physical Therapy for Women's Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Menopause is characterized by reduced androgens produced by ovaries, which negatively affect women's health, including metabolism and quality of life (QoL) and sexual function. Purpose: This investigation aimed to examine the impact of whole body vibration on the quality of life of postmenopausal diabetic women. Methods: The investigation involved forty postmenopausal women (ranging in age from fifty to sixty five) who had diabetic neuropathy. They were separated into 2 equal groups randomly: Group A (study group): received whole body vibration (WBV) and balancing exercise. Group B (the control group) received the same balancing exercises as Group A. For twelve weeks, the treatment was administered 3 times per week. The Menopause Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL questionnaire) assessed the quality of life before and after the treatment. Results: The MENQOL increased significantly within both groups (p = 0.001); however, the MENQOL of group B was significantly higher than that of group A . Conclusion: WBV has additive beneficial effects on balance but not on quality of life in diabetic postmenopausal women. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Diabetic postmenopausal; Whole-body vibration; Quality of life | ||||
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