Whole Body Vibration Methods with Survivors of Polio

Carolyn P. Da Silva

doi:10.3791/58449

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Whole Body Vibration Methods with Survivors of Polio

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JoVE Journal Behavior

Whole Body Vibration Methods with Survivors of Polio

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October 17, 2018

DOI:

10.3791/58449-v

DOI:

10.3791/58449-v

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04:16 min

October 17, 2018

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Carolyn P. Da Silva^1,2

¹School of Physical Therapy,Texas Woman’s University, ²Outpatient Medical Clinic,TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation and Research

Summary

The goal of this article is to highlight the strengths, limitations, and applications of the method used with whole body vibration on polio survivors with and without post-polio syndrome as a feasible and safe form of weight bearing exercise.

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