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What is Whole Body Vibration?

Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) is discovered by Russian scientist Vladimir Nazarov, to prevent astronauts muscles and bones wasting when they were in space. It is now widely used in physical therapy, rehabilitation and professional sports.

Reported Purpose & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Purpose # of patients
# of patients with evaluations Efficacy
Major
Moderate
Slight
None
Can’t tell
Parkinson's Disease 2 0
General health 1 0
Balance problems 1 0
Other 1 0

See all 4 patients currently going to Whole Body Vibration

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Reported Schedules

  daily 10 daily 10 min daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Reported Stop Reasons

Why Patients Stopped Going to Whole Body Vibration (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 1   Other: 100%

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Reported Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼

Currently Going to Whole Body Vibration

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0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0
0

Stopped Going to Whole Body Vibration

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0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0
0

Report created on May 28, 2012.