Random Whole Body Vibration over 5 Weeks Leads to Effects Similar to Placebo: A Controlled Study in Parkinson’s Disease

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-314135
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.31413

Gaßner, Heiko ; Janzen, Annette ; Schwirtz, Ansgar ; Jansen, Petra

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Abstract

Background. Random whole body vibration (WBV) training leads to beneficial short-term effects in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, the effect of WBV lasting several weeks is not clear. Objectives. The aim of this study was to assess a random WBV training over 5 weeks in PD. Methods. Twenty-one participants with PD were allocated to either an experimental or a placebo group matched ...