Deep Oscillation as an adjunct in Sarcopenia management (age related progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function)
The study concludes that a structured, personalised kinetic programme, which in this study included deep oscillation therapy as an adjunct modality, significantly improves physical performance and HRQoL in older women with primary sarcopenia. The authors point out that using deep oscillation therapy for the first time in this situation (along with kinesiotherapy for sarcopenia) helped improve muscle function and quality of life, showing that it is a useful addition to regular rehabilitation.
80 women included in the final analysis of this study. All eligible individuals during the recruitment period were women.
This prospective controlled study investigated a six-month personalised rehabilitation programme for older women with severe primary sarcopenia. The programme for the Study Group integrated kinesiotherapy with deep oscillation therapy. Deep oscillation therapy was specifically applied during the initial and final two-week supervised stages to prepare skeletal muscles for kinesiotherapy, enhance local metabolism, reduce muscle stiffness, and improve muscle function.
Deep Oscillation involves delivering low-frequency electrostatic impulses that create mechanical vibrations, aiming to improve local circulation and reduce muscle tension, thus creating optimal preconditions for movement therapy.
After six months, the Study Group, which included deep oscillation as an adjunct, demonstrated significant improvements in physical performance, as measured by the SPPB (Short Physical Performance Battery), and in health-related quality of life (SarQoL questionnaire), across most domains, including physical and mental health, locomotion, functionality, and fears.
The Control Group, receiving only general advice, showed minimal changes. The study authors highlight that deep oscillation therapy, applied for the first time in this specific context, contributed to gains in muscle function and quality of life, supporting its role as an effective adjunct to conventional rehabilitation in sarcopenia management
