Advances in vibration therapy for the treatment of osteoporosis [PDF]
Frontiers in EndocrinologyOsteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by reduced bone density and degeneration of bone microstructure. It is prevalent among postmenopausal women and elderly individuals.
Xueyan Lu, Haoyang Duan
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Focal Vibration Therapy: Vibration Parameters of Effective Wearable Devices [PDF]
Applied Sciences, 2021 Focal vibration therapy can provide neurophysiological benefits. Unfortunately, standardized protocols are non-existent. Previous research presents a wide range of protocols with a wide range of effectiveness.
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Vibration Therapy – A Clinical Commentary [PDF]
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2022 Lewis Lupowitz
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Deciphering the Heterogeneity of Vibration Therapy for Post-Stroke Gait: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Protocol [PDF]
BiomedicinesBackground: Despite the increasing use of vibration therapy (VT) in neurorehabilitation, its efficacy on post-stroke gait recovery remains controversial due to substantial heterogeneity in study protocols and outcome assessments.
Jeong-Woo Seo +4 more
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Effects of Whole-Body, Local, and Modality-Specific Vibration Therapy on Gait in Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
BiomedicinesBackground/Objectives: Gait dysfunction is a major contributor to disability and reduced quality of life in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Although pharmacological treatments and exercise-based rehabilitation programs provide partial improvement, residual ...
Ji-Woo Seok, Se-Ra Park
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Bone & Joint Research, 2021 Aims: Fibrinolysis plays a key transition step from haematoma formation to angiogenesis and fracture healing. Low-magnitude high-frequency vibration (LMHFV) is a non-invasive biophysical modality proven to enhance fibrinolytic factors.
Ronald Man Yeung Wong +9 more
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The effects of whole-body vibration therapy on immune and brain functioning: current insights in the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms [PDF]
Frontiers in NeurologyWhole-body vibration (WBV) therapy is a way of passive exercise in which subjects are exposed to mild and well-controlled mechanical vibrations through a vibrating platform.
Gargi Ahuja +7 more
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Client-based evaluation of the effects of localized vibration therapy on pain and mobility scores in dogs with radiographic bilateral hip dysplasia [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIntroductionThis study evaluated the effects of localized vibration (LV) in 37 dogs with bilateral hip dysplasia (HD). HD is a common cause of lameness in dogs, and is a contributory factor to osteoarthritis, which can reduce the dog’s overall quality of
Kristal F. Turner +7 more
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Robotic-Enhanced Prosthetic Liners for Vibration Therapy: Reducing Phantom Limb Pain in Transfemoral Amputees [PDF]
SensorsPhantom limb pain, a common challenge for amputees, lacks effective treatment options. Vibration therapy is a promising non-pharmacologic intervention for reducing pain intensity, but its efficacy in alleviating phantom limb pain requires further ...
Kacey Roehrich +2 more
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Focal Vibration Therapy for Motor Deficits and Spasticity Management in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation [PDF]
Brain SciencesBackground: Focal mechanical vibration therapy has gained attention as a potential intervention to improve motor function while decreasing spasticity and pain in post-stroke patients.
Federica Giorgi +3 more
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