The Influence of Whole-Body Vibration on Cardiovascular Parameters and Changes in the Perception of an External Stimulus Among Postmenopausal Women

Introduction: Medical science is constantly looking for effective methods to prevent involutional changes. Whole-body vibration training is a promising form of whole-body rehabilitation.Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of whole-body vibration on basic cardiovascular parameters (heart rate and blood pressure) and changes in the perception of an external stimulus among postmenopausal women with varying body composition.Material and methods: This was a pilot study and involved 20 women. Before the procedure, body composition analysis was performed using the Tanita analyser. All participants underwent a series of vibration massage treatments lasting 30 minutes. Blood pressure, heart rate and sensory threshold levels were measured before and after the vibrotherapy.Results: Diastolic blood pressure before vs. after (median; 74.20 vs.71.45 mm Hg; p=0.047), and heart rate before vs. after (median; 67.40 vs. 66.00 bpm; p