Alterations in the ability to maintain balance as a result of stochastic resonance whole body vibration in women.

PURPOSE:A vertical posture makes it difficult to maintain balance especially in the elderly. Loss of balance leads to falls and injuries. In the present study, we evaluated whether balance maintenance can be improved with the use of stochastic resonance whole body vibration (SR-WBV). METHODS:An exam...

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Main Authors: Karolina Donocik, Magdalena Hartman-Petrycka, Agata Lebiedowska, Barbara Błońska-Fajfrowska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5609760?pdf=render