Benefits of whole body vibration training in patients hospitalised for COPD exacerbations - a randomized clinical trial

Conclusion:
Whole body vibration during hospitalised exacerbations did not cause procedure-related adverse events and induced clinically significant benefits regarding exercise capacity and health-related quality of life that were associated with increased serum levels of irisin, a marker of muscle activity.Trial registration: German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00005979. Registered 17 March 2014.

Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine - Latest articles - April 11, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Timm GreulichChristoph NellJanine KoepkeJuliane FechtelMaja FrankeBernd SchmeckDaniel HaidSandra ApeltSilke FilipovicKlaus KennSabina JanciauskieneClaus VogelmeierAndreas Koczulla Source Type: research