SynthesisInternational journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Whole-body vibration training - better care for COPD patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Whole-body vibration training versus conventional balance training in patients with severe COPD-a randomized, controlled trial.Respiratory research · 2021Trial
- The history of pulmonary rehabilitation: learning from the past to shape a brighter future.Breathe (Sheffield, England) · 2025Review
- Effects of a Single Session of Systemic Vibratory Therapy on Flexibility, Perception of Exertion and Handgrip Strength in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Individuals: A Quasi-Experimental Clinical Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- A Pre-Post Study on the Cardiorespiratory Response to Different Protocols of Exposure on a Vibratory Platform in Young Healthy Individuals.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Editorial: Non-pharmacologic Sustained Endothelial Shear Stress: An Evolving Clinical Paradigm.Frontiers in physiology · 2021Article
- Potential Application of Whole Body Vibration Exercise For Improving The Clinical Conditions of COVID-19 Infected Individuals: A Narrative Review From the World Association of Vibration Exercise Experts (WAVex) Panel.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Review
- The effectiveness of combined lower limb strengthening and whole-body vibration, compared to strengthening alone, for improving patient-centred outcomes in adults with COPD: A systematic review.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2020Review
- Exercise and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2020Review
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Abstract
purposeWhole-body vibrating training (WBVT) is a modality aiming to improve neuromuscular performance of patients with COPD. However, a consensus on the effects of WBVT has not been reached. We aimed to clarify the effects of WBVT on functional exercise capacity, pulmonary function, and quality of life in COPD patients. PATIENTS AND
methodsPubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE were searched through April 5, 2018. We calculated the pooled weight mean difference (WMD) using a random-effects model. Quality assessment and publication bias analyses were also performed.
resultsWe included eight randomized control trials involving 365 patients. Compared with control group, WBVT increased 6-minute walking distance (6-MWD) (WMD: 62.14 m; 95% CI: 48.12-76.16;
conclusionWBVT has beneficial effects on functional exercise capacity for COPD patients.
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