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[What can we think about whole-body-vibration in elderly people?]
Franck Raschilas1, Hubert Blain
1Cabinet de médecine interne et gériatrie, 34980 Saint-Gély-du-Fesc, France. dr.raschilas@yahoo.fr
Abstract:
Whole-body-vibration on oscillating platform is a recent type of physical therapy and its use has increased in the last years for elderly people. Whole-body-vibration enhances muscle strength and/or power, but this effect has been poorly studied, specifically in elderly people. The use of oscillating plateforms seems to improve gait stability and reduce the risk of fall, especially in frail and institutionalized elderly people. Oscillating plateforms may have an anti-osteoporotic effect in post-menopausal women. Whole-body-vibration on oscillating plateforms may improve postural stability and motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease. Maladjusted use of whole body vibration can lead to health problems especially on osteo-articular tissues.
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