Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is a popular and a purported alternative to physical activity to reduce body fat, but reports of efficacy ar...
The Use of Vibration Platforms in Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Future Prospects
Objectives: This review analyzes the information available so as to identify factors influencing whole body vibration training and est...
Differences in the Cortical Structure of the Whole Fibula and Tibia Between Long-Distance Runners and Untrained Controls. Toward a Wider Conception of the Biomechanical Regulation of Cortical Bone Structure
The cortical structure of human fibula varies widely throughout the bone suggesting
a more selective adaptation to different mechanical...
Motor Function Improvement in Children with Ataxia Receiving Interval Rehabilitation, Including Vibration-Assisted Hometraining: A Retrospective Study.
BACKGROUND: Physiotherapy, including vibration-assisted therapy, has been proven to be effective for patients with ataxic cerebral pal...
Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Training Combined With Cyclic Hypoxia on Bone Mineral Density in Elderly People.
Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis are an issue of great concern in public health so that the increase/maintenance of whole-body...
The acute effects of different frequencies of whole-body vibration on arterial stiffness.
Whole-body vibration (WBV) can decrease arterial stiffness, but the effects of low-frequency WBV on arterial stiffness are not known. T...
Monitoring Procedural Pain and Distress in a Child With Rett Syndrome: A Case Report.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Whole body vibration training is a viable option for children with Rett syndrome; however, the positioning requ...
The effect of whole body vibration on health-related quality of life in patients with chronic conditions: a systematic review.
PURPOSE: To identify the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with chronic cond...
Effects of a Home-Based Physical Rehabilitation Program on Tibial Bone Structure, Density, and Strength After Hip Fracture: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Weight-bearing physical activity may decrease or prevent bone deterioration after hip fracture. This study investigated the effects of ...