Random Whole Body Vibration over 5 Weeks Leads to Effects Similar to Placebo: A Controlled Study in Parkinson’s Disease

Background. Random whole body vibration (WBV) training leads to beneficial short-term effects in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, the effect of WBV lasting several weeks is not clear. Objectives. The aim of this study was to assess a random WBV training over 5 weeks in PD. Methods. T...

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Main Authors: Heiko Gaßner, Annette Janzen, Ansgar Schwirtz, Petra Jansen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Parkinson's Disease
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/386495