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Open Access 01-12-2021 | Original Article

Feasibility of a combined supervised and home-based whole-body vibration intervention in children after inpatient oncological treatment

Authors: J. Daeggelmann, S. Otten, A. Prokop, V. Maas, F. Streckmann, W. Bloch, V. Oschwald

Published in: Sport Sciences for Health | Issue 4/2021

Abstract

Purpose

Reduced physical performance due to therapy-related dysfunctions in children diagnosed with cancer contributes to insufficient physical activity levels. It is therefore essential that relevant functions are restored. Whole-body vibration (WBV) training, a neuromuscular stimulating exercise intervention, could have the potential to target those functions adequately. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a combined supervised and home-based WBV intervention with children after inpatient oncological treatment.

Methods

Eight children aged 6–21 years were included after cessation of their inpatient oncological treatment. They performed a 12-week WBV training including one supervised and two home-based sessions per week according to a standardized training protocol. Feasibility, adherence and compliance to the vibration protocol were documented. Subjective benefits and satisfaction were assessed using a questionnaire.

Results

Study participants attended 84.03 ± 13.09% of WBV sessions. No serious adverse events occurred. Some patients reported side effects partially resulting in modifications of the vibration protocol by therapists. Almost all children regarded the intervention as beneficial.

Conclusion

A combined supervised and home-based WBV intervention with children after inpatient oncological treatment is feasible and safe. The beneficial potential regarding relevant sensory and motor dysfunctions is now to be investigated.

Trial registration number and date of registration

DRKS00014713 15.05.2018

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Title: Feasibility of a combined supervised and home-based whole-body vibration intervention in children after inpatient oncological treatment
Authors: J. Daeggelmann
S. Otten
A. Prokop
V. Maas
F. Streckmann
W. Bloch
V. Oschwald
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: Sport Sciences for Health / Issue 4/2021
Print ISSN: 1824-7490
Electronic ISSN: 1825-1234
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11332-021-00770-7

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Feasibility of a combined supervised and home-based whole-body vibration intervention in children after inpatient oncological treatment

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Trial registration number and date of registration

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Trial registration number and date of registration

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