Effects of WBV Associated With IMT on Inflammatory Markers, Body Composition, Muscle Strength and Thickness

Effects of Whole Body Vibration Associated With the Inspiratory Muscle Training Program on Inflammatory Markers, Body Composition, Muscle Strength and Thickness

Aging generates immune, muscular and functional changes. In the pre-frail elderly these changes may be increased and, therefore, preventive interventions are indicated to minimize the consequences of sarcopenia in this population. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a whole body vibration training associated with the training of inspiratory muscles on the inflammatory, muscular and body composition outcomes in pre-frail elderly women.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Elderly individuals able to walk without assistance
• Good understanding to carry out the proposed tests, evaluated through the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Contraindication or difficulty to perform evaluation procedures
• Users of medications that interfere with the cardiovascular and / or muscular system
• Smokers
• Neuromuscular or degenerative diseases
• Pulmonary comorbidities
• Heart diseases
• Labyrinthitis.