Prolonged immobilization of the human body results in functional impairments and musculoskeletal system deconditioning that may be atte...
Effect of whole-body vibration exercise on lumbar bone mineral density, bone turnover, and chronic back pain in post-menopausal osteoporotic women treated with alendronate
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Exercise may enhance the effect of alendronate on bone mineral density (BMD) and reduce chronic back pain in elder...
High-frequency vibration training increases muscle power in postmenopausal women
OBJECTIVE: To test whether training on a high-frequency (28Hz) vibrating platform improves muscle power and bone characteristics in pos...
Short-term effects of whole-body vibration on postural control in unilateral chronic stroke patients: preliminary evidence
The short-term effects of whole-body vibration as a novel method of somatosensory stimulation on postural control were investigated in ...
Controlled Whole Body Vibration to decrease Fall Risk and improve health-related Quality of Life of Nursing Home Residents
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the effects of whole body vibration in the elderly.
DESIGN:
Randomized controlled trial.
SETTING:
Nursin...
Safety of Whole-Body Vibration Exercise for Heart Transplant Recipients
Purpose: The benefits of whole-body vibration exercise (WBV) have not yet been recognized in heart transplant recipients although these...
Treatment of chronic lower back pain with lumbar extension and whole-body vibration exercise: a randomized controlled trial
STUDY DESIGN:
A randomized controlled trial with a 6-month follow-up period was conducted.
OBJECTIVE:
To compare lumbar extension ex...