The Effect of a Whole Body Vibration Period on Serum BDNF Levels in Obese Postmenopausal Women

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1 assistant professor/ Ayatollah Ozma Borujerdi University

2 Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Human Sciences, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Tehran, Iran.

10.22049/jahssp.2022.27795.1465

Abstract

Aim:  One of the key factors involved in central nervous system  performance is neurotrophins, including BDNF, which decrease with menopause. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a whole body vibration period on serum BDNF levels in obese postmenopausal women. Methods: In this  semi-experimental study, 24 obese postmenopausal women aged 45-55 years  with an average weight 72/5±5 in Khorramabad city were divided into two groups of 12: 1- without training 2- whole body vibration training. Whole body vibration training group performs these exercises for 12 weeks and three times a week, with a frequency of 30-50 Hz, with an amplitude of 1-2 mm by applying 20 to 30 minutes of vibration, 5 to 15 minutes of upper and lower limb training. 48 hours before the start of the training program and 48 hours after the end of the 12 week training program; Blood sampling and body composition indices were measured. ELISA method was used to measure serum BDNF levels.  Data were analyzed using independent t-test and covariance at the significance level of 0.05. Results: Results Significant decrease in morphometric indices such as body fat percentage (P = 0.023), body mass index (P = 0.012), and body weight (P = 0.038), as well as significant increase At serum BDNF levels (P < 0.026), the whole body showed vibration compared to the control group. Conclusions: It seems that the beneficial effects of vibration exercises on increasing BDNF can be a factor in reducing the negative effects of menopause on cognitive function, learning and memory, especially spatial memory.

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Journal of Applied Health Studies in Sport Physiology
Volume 9, Issue 2
August 2022
Pages 81-92

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  • Receive Date: 04 May 2022
  • Revise Date: 28 July 2022
  • Accept Date: 05 September 2022

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