Whole-body vibration training versus conventional balance training in patients with severe COPD-a randomized, controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Whole-body vibration training (WBV) performed on a vibration platform can significantly improve physical performance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It has been suggested that an important mechanism of this improvement is based on an improvement in balance. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of WBV compared to conventional balance training.

Methods

48 patients with severe COPD (FEV₁: 37 ± 7%predicted) and low exercise performance (6 min walk distance (6MWD): 55 ± 10%predicted) were included in this randomized controlled trial during a 3 week inpatient pulmonary rehabilitation. All patients completed a standardized endurance and strength training program. Additionally, patients performed 4 different ba

SUBMITTER: Gloeckl R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8097810 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature