Thesis (Ph.D.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Physical Therapy for Gynecology and Obstetrics

Background: Menopause and aging affect the health of obese women, provoking accumulation of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and inflammation. Obesity is leading to major health problems which increases the risk of debilitating and diseases. Thus, loss of weight and VAT are primary goals of treatment through modifications of dietary habits and exercise. Purpose of the study: This study was conducted to determine which is more effective, whole body vibration training (WBVT) or high intensity interval training (HIIT) on interleukin-6 (IL-6) level in obese post-menopausal women. Subjects and methods: 45 post-menopausal obese women diagnosed with higher level of IL-6, their body mass index (BMI)>30 kg/m2 and waist/hip ratio>0.8 were participated in this study. Women assigned randomly into 3 equal groups in numbers; Group (A) followed low caloric diet (1200 Cal), group (B) received whole body vibration training (WBVT) and Group (C) received high intensity interval training (HIIT). Both groups (B&C) followed the same low caloric diet as group (A). Evaluation was done before and after 3 months of treatment, through measuring weight, BMI, waist as well as hip circumference, (W/H ratio) and IL-6 levels. Results: showed a statistically significant improvement (P<0.05) in all evaluated parameters (weight, BMI, waist& hip circumference, W/H ratio and IL-6) after treatment in the three groups, also, there is a statistically significant difference between the 3 groups in favor of group (B) than group (A&C).Conclusion: It could be conducted that WBVT is more effective than HIIT on reducing inflammation via reducing IL-6 level in obese post-menopausal women

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