Whole-body vibration in addition to strength and balance exercise for falls-related functional mobility of frail older adults: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.

Pollock, Ross D

Whole-body vibration in addition to strength and balance exercise for falls-related functional mobility of frail older adults: a single-blind randomized controlled trial. [electronic resource] - Clinical rehabilitation Oct 2012 - 915-23 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1477-0873

10.1177/0269215511435688 doi


Accidental Falls--prevention & control
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Analysis of Variance
Combined Modality Therapy
Exercise--physiology
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Frail Elderly
Geriatric Assessment--methods
Humans
Male
Muscle Strength--physiology
Postural Balance--physiology
Proprioception--physiology
Recovery of Function
Reference Values
Resistance Training--methods
Single-Blind Method
Treatment Outcome
United Kingdom
Vibration--therapeutic use