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JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Volume 46, Issue 4, Pages 529-542Publisher
JOURNAL REHAB RES & DEV
DOI: 10.1682/JRRD.2008.09.0136
Keywords
animal research; astronauts; bone mineral density; musculoskeletal; older adults; osteoporosis; physically impaired; postmenopause; spinal cord injury; whole-body vibration
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- Ontario Graduate Scholarship
- Canadian Institute for Health Research Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship
- Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation [ONF-SCI-2006-WAVE-445]
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Low bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporosis are health concerns among older adults and individuals with physical, neurological, and/or mobility impairments. Detrimental changes in bone density and bone architecture occurring in these individuals may be due in part to the reduction/cessation of physical activity and the accompanying reduction of mechanical strain on bone. Changes in bone architecture predispose these individuals to fragility fractures during low-trauma events. Whole-body vibration (WBV) has been examined as all intervention for maintaining or improving bone mass among people with low BMD, because it may emulate the mechanical strains observed during normal daily activities. This article provides all overview of WBV including terminology, safety considerations, and a Summary of the Current literature; it is intended for rehabilitation healthcare providers considering WBV as a potential therapy for individuals with osteoporosis.
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