A review article on passive vibration and its parameters in increasing skin microcirculation

Kanikkai Steni Balan Sackiriyas, Everett B Lohman III

Abstract


 

 

 

Abstract 

Introduction

Multiple studies reported various effects of vibration. However, more research studies have to be done to establish guidelines for vibration parameters such as the frequency, amplitude, duration of the each vibration application, resting interval, the total duration of the vibration application, and position of the body.

Objective

This review article focused to provide guidelines in the application of passive vibration to increase skin circulation.

Methods 

The authors reviewed a series of studies carried out by the Department of Physical Therapy, Loma Linda University (LLU) to find the effect of a specific frequency and specific time in improving skin blood flow (SBF) in response to active and passive vibration in healthy, diabetic and non-diabetic individuals.

 

 

Conclusion

 

The study findings from the Department of Physical Therapy at LLU suggest the following guidelines: 

  1. Passive vibration (PV) can increase skin blood flow in healthy younger adults, healthy elderly, and type 2 diabetics without increasing the risk of burns
  2. Sitting position can significantly increase SBF in the forearm and foot areas and supine position for the calf area 
  3. The combination of moist heat and PV can significantly increase SBF in the calf area without significantly increasing skin temperature (ST)
  4. PV can significantly increase SBF in the calf area in both the good and poor glycemic control type 2 persons with diabetes without elevating the ST and blood pressure. 
  5. PV with a frequency of 50 Hz rather than 30 Hz is useful to increase SBF for longer durations. 

 

Several lines of evidence suggest that clinicians can use passive vibration to improve skin microcirculation. Clinical trials are needed to determine the possibility of reducing diabetic ulcer as a result of passive vibration.



Keywords


Vibration; Diabetes; Skin; Circulation; Aging

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18103/imr.v3i3.348

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