BMC geriatrics
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Effects of whole-body vibration on postural control in elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
This systematic review was performed to summarize the current evidence for whole body vibration (WBV) interventions on postural control in elderly. ⋯ The 15 studies reviewed were of moderate methodological quality. In summary, SS-WBV seems to have a beneficial effect on dynamic balance in elderly individuals. However, the current results should be interpreted with caution because of the observed heterogeneity of training parameters and statistical methods. Future studies are warranted to evaluate the effects of WBV on postural control in an elderly population.