Study on the role of whole-body vertical vibration in ureteral calculus excretion

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Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2026, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (5) : 615-620. DOI: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2026.5.16

Study on the role of whole-body vertical vibration in ureteral calculus excretion

Bai Wenfang¹, Cao Jianmin², Li Weikun³, Xie Shanmin⁴, Liang Jingli⁴, Li Guanqun¹, Chen Wu⁵

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Objective To explore the effectiveness and safety of vertical rhythm therapy in the natural discharge process of ureteral stones, so as to provide a new physical therapy plan for ureteral stone treatment. Methods A total of 144 ureteral stone patients treated at the Department of Urology of Yingde People's Hospital from January 2019 to March 2020 were enrolled. Using PEM3.1 software, the patients were randomly divided into a control group (72 cases) and an experimental group (72 cases) in a 1:1 ratio. The control group received conventional treatment, while the experimental group received 7 Hz vertical rhythmic training in addition to standard therapy. Statistical analysis was conducted on the time to stone expulsion, expulsion rate, and pain levels between the two groups. Results There was no statistically significant differences in the comparison of gender, age, stone size, and distribution between the two groups (P>0.05). The stone expulsion efficacy rates within 1 week and 2 weeks in the experimental group were 54.17% (39/72) and 98.61% (71/72), respectively, significantly higher than that of the control group's 19.44% (14/72) and 84.72% (61/72), with a statistically significant difference (P<0.01). The stone expulsion time in the experimental group was notably shorter than that in the control group (P<0.05). In terms of pain relief, the numerical rating scale (NRS) scores showed that the experimental group experienced significantly less pain during stone expulsion compared to the control group (P<0.05). The pain scores before and after rhythmic therapy in the experimental group also showed statistically significant differences (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in pre-treatment pain scores between the two groups (P>0.05), and no adverse events were reported. Conclusions 7 Hz vertical rhythm therapy can promote natural stone discharge in ureteral stones safely and effectively.

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Whole-body vertical vibration / / / Ureteral calculi / / / Stone clear rate / / / Pain / / / Ultrasonic elastography

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Bai Wenfang, Cao Jianmin, Li Weikun, Xie Shanmin, Liang Jingli, Li Guanqun, Chen Wu. Study on the role of whole-body vertical vibration in ureteral calculus excretion[J]. Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy. 2026, 44(5): 615-620 https://doi.org/10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2026.5.16

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