Abstract

FREITAS, Ana Clara de Souza et al. The effects of whole-body vibration on cognition: a systematic review. J. Hum. Growth Dev. [online]. 2022, vol.32, n.1, pp. 108-119. ISSN 0104-1282.  http://dx.doi.org/10.36311/jhgd.v32.12864.

PORPOUSE: To systematically review the mechanisms by WBV improves the ability to learn, think, memorize and all other processes involving cognitionMETHODS: The present study collected data from three databases using the keywords "whole-body-vibration" and "cognition". Randomized clinical trials focusing on the association of WBV and cognition were considered. The study was registered in the database of systematic reviews protocols PROSPERO. All included studies used healthy patients, exposed to WBV. The included articles were obtained regarding the risk of bias according to the Cochrane Collaboration criteria, level of evidence and strength of recommendation following the GRADE and Oxford classificationRESULTS: Of the 89 articles published to the eligibility criteria, four were submitted to data extraction. Cognitive parameters were improved in relation to attention, memory or learning in almost all articles evaluated in this systematic reviewCONCLUSION: Intervention with WBV would positive effects on individuals' cognitive ability, although further randomized investigations must be conducted. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020203679

Keywords : exercise; learning; memory; attention; vibratory.

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