Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Physical Therapy Cardiopulmonary and Geriatrics Disorder

Background:- The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of aerobic exercises versus whole body vibration on cholesterol level in patient with metabolic syndrome, Forty women with metabolic syndrome were enrolled in this study with age ranging from 50 to 60 years old were selected from internal medicine outpatient clinic in Mit Ghamr health insurance polyclinics, they were assigned randomly into two groups equal in number. The group (A) received aerobic exercise in the form of (treadmill) for 3 times per week for 12 weeks 30 minutes session, whereas the group (B) received whole body vibration training (WBV) for 3 times per week for 12 weeks, 30 minutes per session. The following parameters including abdominal circumference, blood pressure, blood sugar level, lipid profile (cholesterol level, LDLC, HDLC, triglycerides) were assessed before and after treatment in both groups. Results:- There was a significant decreased on abdominal circumference (4.96% in group A - 3.48% in group B) systolic blood pressure (16.27% in group A {u2013} 12.67% in group B), diastolic blood pressure (11.67% in group A {u2013} 11.31% in group B) blood sugar level (6.17% in group A {u2013} 4.35% in group B), cholesterol level (12.98% in group A {u2013} 8.44% in group B), LDLC (16.68% in group A {u2013} 13.72% in group B) triglycerides (16.17% in group A {u2013} 12.93% in group B) and increase in HDLC (19.13% in group A {u2013} 16.04% in group B). Conclusion:- Aerobic exercises and whole body vibration training are both considered as an effective tool in the management of Metabolic Syndrome Patient

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