Open AccessEffects of Whole-Body Vibration Exercise on Lower-Extremity Muscle Strength and Power in an Older Population: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Author(s) -
Sven S. Rees,
Aron J. Murphy,
Mark L. Watsford
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.998
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1538-6724
pISSN - 0031-9023
DOI - 10.2522/ptj.20070027
Subject(s) - medicine , ankle , physical therapy , whole body vibration , strength training , randomized controlled trial , physical medicine and rehabilitation , muscle strength , surgery , vibration , physics , quantum mechanics
Vibration training is a relatively new exercise intervention. This study investigated the effects of vibration exercise on strength (force-producing capacity) and power in older adults who are healthy.
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