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Manual of Vibration Exercise and Vibration Therapy

Abstract

Children and adolescents with chronic diseases are often restricted in their mobility. Thus, secondary skeletal disorders like contractures, muscle weakness, and muscle atrophy develop additionally to their primary disease. As a result, and compared to healthy peers, the development in all affected areas is restricted and in some aspects even halted, resulting in a lifelong chronic condition. It is known that a more active use of muscle should not only lead to a better mobility in all day living but also to an osteoanabolic effect, a stabilization of the skeletal system, and a reduction of secondary diseases. In comparison to other exercise modalities, whole-body vibration (WBV) can be applied independent of the subjects’ motility, health, and mental status and is therefore appreciated as a feasible exercise modality providing a wide range of dosages tailored to individual requirements for children and adolescents. Therefore, its rehabilitative application has emerged as a valuable add-on in combination with traditional, functional physiotherapeutic programs.

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