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 whole-body vibration under hypoxic exposure on muscle mass and functional mobility in older adults.
BACKGROUND: Ageing is accompanied by a loss of muscle mass and function, which are associated with decrease of functional capacity. Com...
One-Minute Walk Test in Children with Cerebral Palsy GMFCS Level 1 and 2: Reference Values to Identify Therapeutic Effects after Rehabilitation.
Background: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) show age-driven development and individual fluctuations in walking capacity. Aim: 1. To p...
Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Flexibility and Stiffness: A Literature Review.
The effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) on flexibility and muscle stiffness are focused areas of research. Many studies have been per...
Mixed exercise training for adults with fibromyalgia.
BACKGROUND: Exercise training is commonly recommended for individuals with fibromyalgia. This review is one of a series of reviews abou...
Effects of Whole-Body Vibration in Older Adult Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the effects of whole-body vibration training on metab...
Use of whole body vibration therapy in individuals with moderate severity of cerebral palsy- a feasibility study.
BACKGROUND: This pilot study was to examine the feasibility and tolerance of whole body vibration therapy (WBVT) for children and adult...
Evaluation of 18-Week Whole-Body Vibration Training in Normobaric Hypoxia on Lower Extremity Muscle Strength in an Elderly Population.
Camacho-Cardenosa, Marta, Alba Camacho-Cardenosa, Javier Brazo-Sayavera, Guillermo Olcina, Pablo Tomas-Carus, and Rafael Timon. Evaluat...
The prevalence of sarcopenia and relationships between muscle and bone in ageing West-African Gambian men and women.
BACKGROUND: The rapidly rising ageing population in low and middle-income countries (LMIC) will lead to a concurrent increase in muscul...