The effects of whole body vibration versus wobble board balance exercises on dynamic postural control in recreationally active individuals with chronic ankle instability: a meta-analysis

Abstract

Objective: This meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of whole body vibration training versus wobble board balance exercises on dynamic postural control in recreationally active individuals with chronic ankle instability. Methods: Studies analyzing whole body vibration training were compared to studies analyzing wobble board balance exercises. The studies were metaanalyzed to determine both treatment effect size and homogeneity of pooled studies. Results: Four studies were included in this meta-analysis. A moderate effect size and homogeneity was found in favor of wobble board balance exercises for recreationally active individuals. Conclusion: Findings of this meta-analysis reveal that wobble board balance exercises are more beneficial in improving dynamic postural control in active individuals with chronic ankle instability when compared to whole body vibration. Study Design: A meta-analysis of experimental studies observing the effects of whole body vibration training versus wobble board balance exercises in recreationally active individuals with chronic ankle instability.