BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Whole-body vibration (WBV) training may offer an efficient option to improve physical performance of nursing home ...
Does progressive resistance and balance exercise reduce falls in residential aged care? Randomized controlled trial protocol for the SUNBEAM program
Introduction: Falls are common among older adults. It is reported that approximately 60% of residents of aged care facilities fall each...
Untersuchungen zur Optimierung des körperlichen Trainings bei Frauen mit postmenopausal verminderter Knochendichte
Hintergrund: Der Erhalt von neuromuskularen Funktionen und einer tragfahigen
Knochenmasse bei alteren Menschen wird immer wichtiger, be...
In vivo measurements of the effect of whole body vibration on spinal loads.
PURPOSE: It is assumed that whole body vibration (WBV) improves muscle strength, bone density, blood flow and mobility and is therefor...
Effect of whole-body vibration on muscle strength and balance in diplegic cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of whole-body vibration training on muscle strength and balance in ...
Whole-body vibration training in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy.
INTRODUCTION: Whole-body-vibration training is used to improve muscle strength and function and might therefore constitute a potential ...
Vibration platform strengthened bones, improved walking in moderate cerebral palsy
SAN FRANCISCO – Regular sessions on vibration platforms improved bone density, muscle mass, and walking ability in children with cerebr...
Whole-body vibration training improves balance, muscle strength and glycosylated hemoglobin in elderly patients with diabetic neuropathy.
Elderly patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy are more likely to experience falls. However, the information available on how...
Whole-Body Vibration and Rehabilitation of Chronic Diseases: A Review of the Literature.
The objectives of the study were to review the current literature and findings on the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) as a traini...
Variations in neuromuscular activity of thigh muscles during whole-body vibration in consideration of different biomechanical variables.
The intention of this study was to systematically analyze the impact of biomechanical variables in terms of different vibration frequen...