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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.

Karina BernerSusanna C S AlbertynSujatha DawnarainLauren J HendricksJodie JohnsonAlmorette LandmanMarlette Burger
Published in: The South African journal of physiotherapy (2020)
Combining low (6-10 Hz) to moderate (24-26 Hz) frequency WBVT with strengthening may be a more effective modality to improve FEC than strengthening alone, should resources allow.
Keyphrases
  • lower limb
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • systematic review
  • case report
  • high frequency
  • type diabetes
  • lung function
  • adipose tissue
  • metabolic syndrome
  • air pollution
  • weight loss