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Effect of 6-Month Whole Body Vibration Training on Hip Density, Muscle Strength, and Postural Control in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Journal of Bone and Mineral Research · 2004 · Vol. 19(3) · pp. 352–359

Abstract

These findings suggest that WBV training may be a feasible and effective way to modify well-recognized risk factors for falls and fractures in older women and support the need for further human studies.

Effects of Vibration on HealthNoise Effects and ManagementOccupational Health and PerformanceWhole body vibrationMedicineOsteoporosisPhysical therapyBone densityRandomized controlled trialPostmenopausal womenHip boneStrength trainingPhysical medicine and rehabilitation

MeSH terms

AgedPostural BalanceFemaleHipHumansMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsPostureRadiographyTime FactorsVibrationExerciseBone DensityOsteoporosis, PostmenopausalPostmenopause

Funding

  • American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
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