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The feasibility of whole body vibration in institutionalised elderly persons and its influence on muscle performance, balance and mobility: a randomised controlled trial [ISRCTN62535013]

Ivan Bautmans, Ellen Van Hees, Jean-Claude Lemper and Tony Mets*

BMC Geriatrics 2005, 5:17 doi:10.1186/1471-2318-5-17

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Whole body vibration for older persons: an open randomized, multicentre, parallel, clinical trial

Mercè Sitjà-Rabert, Mª José Martínez-Zapata, Azahara Fort-Vanmeerhaeghe, Ferran Rey-Abella, Daniel Romero-Rodríguez, Xavier Bonfill BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:89 (22 December 2011)

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Effects of whole-body vibration on postural control in elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Slavko Rogan, Roger Hilfiker, Kaspar Herren, Lorenz Radlinger, Eling D de Bruin BMC Geriatrics 2011, 11:72 (3 November 2011)

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Low-frequency vibratory exercise reduces the risk of bone fracture more than walking: a randomized controlled trial

Narcís Gusi, Armando Raimundo, Alejo Leal BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2006, 7:92 (30 November 2006)