Impact of whole-body vibration on anthropometric measurements and body composition in overweight and obese university students: a randomized controlled trial - Scorecard - MDSpire

Impact of whole-body vibration on anthropometric measurements and body composition in overweight and obese university students: a randomized controlled trial

  • By

  • Rokaia A. Toson

  • Khloud Al-Ruwailiy

  • Raghad Al-Sarhany

  • Zeinab A. Ali

  • Hadeel Alsirhani

  • Nabeela Kashif

  • Rabab A. Mohamed

  • Amany E. Abd-Eltawab

  • Samaher Alowaydhah

  • Engi E. Sarhan

  • Mustafa Shukry

  • Eman Mohammed Elnashar

  • Hanan Hassan Alshehri

  • Rasha Hamed Al-Serwi

  • Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelfattah Abdelrahman

  • Nesma M. Allam

  • June 11, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Body Composition and Anthropometric Metrics in Overweight and Obese University Students: A Randomized Controlled Study

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionOverweight and Obesity in University Students
Key MechanismsWhole-body vibration (WBV) therapy combined with selected exercises
Target PopulationUniversity students aged 18–25 years classified as overweight or obese
Care SettingPhysical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department of Prince Mutaib bin Abdul Aziz General Hospital

Key Highlights

  • WBV group showed significant decreases in BMI and waist circumference compared to sham group.
  • No significant differences in body fat percentage, visceral fat, or lean mass between groups.
  • Study conducted over six weeks with thrice-weekly sessions.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assessment of BMI and waist circumference as primary outcome measures.

Management

  • Incorporation of WBV therapy alongside exercise for overweight and obese individuals.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regular evaluation of anthropometric measurements and body composition.

Risks

  • Potential reluctance to adhere to exercise due to musculoskeletal pain and low self-motivation.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Overweight and obese university students

WBV may preferentially affect central fat distribution.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Encourage participation in exercise regimens to combat obesity.
  • Utilize WBV as an alternative for individuals with limitations to traditional exercise.

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Original Source(s)

Impact of whole-body vibration on anthropometric measurements and body composition in overweight and obese university students: a randomized controlled trial

  • by Rokaia A. Toson, Khloud Al-Ruwailiy, Raghad Al-Sarhany, Zeinab A. Ali, Hadeel Alsirhani, Nabeela Kashif, Rabab A. Mohamed, Amany E. Abd-Eltawab, Samaher Alowaydhah, Engi E. Sarhan, Mustafa Shukry, Eman Mohammed Elnashar, Hanan Hassan Alshehri, Rasha Hamed Al-Serwi, Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelfattah Abdelrahman, Nesma M. Allam

  • June 11, 2026

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