Whole-body vibration training versus conventional balance training in patients with severe COPD—a randomized, controlled trial

Whole-body vibration training versus conventional balance training in patients with severe COPD—a randomized, controlled trial

Abstract Background Whole-body vibration training (WBV) performed on a vibration platform can significantly improve physical performance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It has been suggested that an important mechanism of this improvement is based on an improvement in balance...

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Main Authors: Rainer Gloeckl, Tessa Schneeberger, Daniela Leitl, Tobias Reinold, Christoph Nell, Inga Jarosch, Klaus Kenn, Andreas R. Koczulla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Exercise
Neuromuscular power
Force measurement platform
Vibration platform
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-021-01688-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-021-01688-x

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