In the authors' words
“DME resulted in greater improvements in gait speed 30 m (m/sec) (+ 7.1% vs. +3.2%, p = 0.001), isometric trunk extension (+ 27.6% vs. +4.4%, p = 0.007), and one-leg standing balance (right leg: +13.1% vs. -2.1%, p = 0.001; left leg:+13.3% vs. -2.4%, p = 0.001) compared to OS, while no significant between-group differences were observed for the remaining outcomes.”
What was measured
- Muscle strength Reported an improvement
- Balance and falls Reported an improvement
- Fitness Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, low bone density
- How many
- 194
- How long
- 39 weeks
- Exercise
- Balance and functional training, Whole-body vibration
- Cited
- 0 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 42402085
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