A paper from the latest Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation reports that a 6-week program of "whole body vibration" improves strength, balance and gait in older people :eek: . Click here for the abstract.
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The treatment involves standing on a platform that vibrates at between 10 and 26Hz for 4 series of 1 minute trials alternating with 90 seconds of rest.
Vibration therapy is receiving quite a lot of attention recently, not only for improving mobility in older people but also in relation to improving sporting performance and as a preventative measure for osteoporosis.
Vibration has also been incorporated into insoles to improve balance.
Has anyone seen this treatment in action?
Cheers,
Hylton
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