Whole-Body Vibration and Postural Stability in Painful HSD

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of adding whole-body vibration training to a conventional exercise program on postural stability and pain in painful women with hypermobility spectrum disorder. Participants are randomly allocated to conventional exercise or conventional exercise plus whole-body vibration groups and complete a 6-week supervised intervention program.

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Key information

Conditions

Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder Behavior Joint Diseases Joint Instability Motor Activity Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Koç University Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Participants were randomly allocated to two groups. One group received a conventional exercise program consisting of proprioceptive, core stabilization, and resistance exercises, while the other group received the same conventional exercise program combined with whole-body vibration exercises. Both groups participated in the exercise program for six weeks. All exercise sessions were conducted at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Koç University Hospital, under the supervision of a resident physician. Participants were evaluated before and after the six-week intervention by a blinded outcome assessor who was unaware of the participants' group allocation.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Diagnosis of hypermobility spectrum disorder (Beighton score ≥4/9) Female participants aged 18-45 years Presence of musculoskeletal pain for at least 3 months

Exclusion criteria

Pregnancy Presence of a cardiac pacemaker Presence of an implanted brain stimulator Presence of a metal implant Acute or chronic arthritis Active malignancy Acute infection Initiation of medications that may affect proprioception or postural stability (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics, or hypnotics) within the previous 2 months Regular exercise more than 3 days per week Postmenopausal status Orthopedic surgery within the previous 12 months Vertigo Acute painful conditions that would prevent participation in exercise

Treatment and study plan

Conventional Exercise Program

Other

A supervised exercise program consisting of proprioceptive, core stabilization, and resistance exercises was performed for six weeks. Exercises were progressively administered according to the study protocol under the supervision of a resident physician.

Whole-body vibration

Device

Whole-body vibration exercises were performed using a Power Plate Pro5 vibration platform in addition to the conventional exercise program. The intervention was administered as part of the supervised six-week exercise program.

Other names: Power Plate Pro5

Primary outcomes

Change From Baseline in Posterolateral Reach Score of the Star Excursion Balance Test at 6 Weeks

Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention

Dynamic postural stability was assessed using the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT). The posterolateral reach score was calculated by normalizing the maximum posterolateral reach distance to lower-limb length and expressing the value as a percentage. Higher scores indicate better dynamic postural stability. The change from baseline to the end of the 6-week intervention was evaluated.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gökalp Arif Utkugün

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Whole-body Vibration Exercises on Postural Stability in Painful Women With Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Sep 21, 2026
Registry last updated: Sep 21, 2026

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