Respiratory medicine
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Respiratory medicine · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of whole body vibration in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease--a randomized controlled trial.
To date endurance and strength training are established and evidence-based exercise methods in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There is an unmet need for further research in new and complementary exercise modalities. Additional whole body vibration training during pulmonary rehabilitation may be such a new approach that has not yet been investigated in patients with COPD. ⋯ WBV training seems to be a promising new exercise modality for patients with COPD and may enhance the effects of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program.