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Whole-body vibration (vibration platform)

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Effect by goal · level of evidence

Bone density in postmenopausal women

improves Moderate meta-analysis (AAA)

Meta-analysis of trials: whole-body vibration improves bone density in postmenopausal women, with better evidence for high frequency, low magnitude and high cumulative dose. A low-impact option for bone.

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In depth

Lifestyle · Highest evidence: Moderate · 1 finding

Findings

Bone density in postmenopausal women — improves (Moderate, meta-analysis). Meta-analysis of trials: whole-body vibration improves bone density in postmenopausal women, with better evidence for high frequency, low magnitude, and high cumulative dose. A low-impact option for bone. 36282343

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