Human skeletal muscle structure and function preserved by vibration muscle exercise following 55 days of bed rest
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...