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Research Studies (2022)

Systematic review and meta-analyses on the effects of whole-body vibration on bone health.

OBJECTIVE: To determine whole body vibration influence on human bone density and bone biomarkers. METHODS: We identified studies in Medline, Web of Science, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health, SPORT weiter...

Author: DadeMatthews OO, Agostinelli PJ, Neal FK, Oladipupo SO, Hirschhorn RM, Wilson AE, Sefton JM
Source: Complement Ther Med, 2022; 65(): 102811, PMID: 35093509
GID: 5638; Last update: 14.02.2022

Research Studies (2021)

Effects of Six-Week Resistance Training with or without Vibration on Metabolic Markers of Bone Metabolism.

Acute and protracted effects of resistive exercise (RE) and resistive exercise with whole-body vibration (RVE) on metabolic markers of bone metabolism were investigated. Twenty-six men participated in a randomi weiter...

Author: Lau P, Beijer A, Rosenberger A, Schoenau E, Clemen CS, Zange J, Rittweger J
Source: Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2021; 18(18): , PMID: 34574778
GID: 5563; Last update: 12.10.2021
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Research Studies (2021)

Feasibility of simple exercise interventions for men with osteoporosis - A prospective randomized controlled pilot study.

Background: Aging is associated with progressive loss of musculoskeletal performance. Exercise interventions can improve physical function in the elderly but there is a paucity of comparative assessments in or weiter...

Author: Genest F, Lindstrom S, Scherer S, Schneider M, Seefried L
Source: Bone Rep, 2021; 15(): 101099, PMID: 34258330
GID: 5493; Last update: 19.07.2021
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Research Studies (2020)

Twelve Weeks of Whole Body Vibration Training Improve Regucalcin, Body Composition and Physical Fitness in Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study.

(1) Background: Regucalcin or senescence marker protein 30 (SMP30) is a Ca(2+) binding protein discovered in 1978 with multiple functions reported in the literature. However, the impact of exercise training on weiter...

Author: Perez-Gomez J, Adsuar JC, Garcia-Gordillo MA, Munoz P, Romo L, Maynar M, Gusi N, P C R
Source: Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2020; 17(11): E3940, PMID: 32498351
Keywords: SMP30
GID: 5142; Last update: 16.06.2020
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Research Studies (2020)

Manual of Vibration Exercise and Vibration Therapy

This book addresses the practical aspects of vibration exercise and vibration therapy. In addition, it describes the technical and physiological background, providing applied scientists and doctors with a deepe weiter...

Author: Rittweger J., van der Zee E.A., Rawer R., Riley D.A., Cochrane D., Ribor-Ciscar E., Ritzmann R., Karcan I., Moreira-Marconi E., Marín P., Patrick O.J., Stark C., Runge M., Bremben D., Gloeckl R., Duran I., Yang F., Gerhardt F., Paineiras-Domingos L.L., Lo
Source: Springer, ISBN 978-3-030-43985-9, 2020;
GID: 5115; Last update: 25.05.2020
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Research Studies (2019)

Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Training Combined With Cyclic Hypoxia on Bone Mineral Density in Elderly People.

Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis are an issue of great concern in public health so that the increase/maintenance of whole-body bone mineral density (BMD) is clinically relevant and could reduce the fi weiter...

Author: Camacho-Cardenosa M, Camacho-Cardenosa A, Burtscher M, Brazo-Sayavera J, Tomas-Carus P, Olcina G, Timon R
Source: Front Physiol, 2019; 10(): 1122, PMID: 31543827
Keywords: DXA, bine density, erderly, Osteoporosis
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GID: 4982; Last update: 14.10.2019

Research Studies (2019)

Effects of whole-body vibration under hypoxic exposure on muscle mass and functional mobility in older adults.

BACKGROUND: Ageing is accompanied by a loss of muscle mass and function, which are associated with decrease of functional capacity. Combination of WBV training with normobaric hypoxic exposure could augment th weiter...

Author: Camacho-Cardenosa M, Camacho-Cardenosa A, Tomas-Carus P, Olcina G, Timon R, Brazo-Sayavera J
Source: Aging Clin Exp Res, 2019; s40520-019-01246-y: , PMID: 31236796
GID: 4931; Last update: 01.07.2019

Research Studies (2019)

Effects of Whole Body Vibration Therapy and Classic Physiotherapy on Postural Stability in People With Back Pain: A Randomized Trial.

STUDY DESIGN: This 2-step prospective randomized parallel trial evaluated postural stability in 65 back pain participants (61.6+/-7.9 y) and 50 nonback pain participants (61.2+/-8.6 y) in a first step using the weiter...

Author: Wegener V, Rarack S, Tiffe T, Grill E, Melcher C, Birkenmaier C, Jansson V, Wegener B
Source: Clin Spine Surg, 2019; 32(4): E214-E220, PMID: 30730425
GID: 4847; Last update: 13.02.2019

Research Studies (2018)

Ganzkörpervibrationstraining bei Hämodialysepatienten - günstige Effekte vor allem bei eingeschränkten Körperfunktionen

Objective: Structured endurance and strength training is beneficial in the therapy of musculoskeletal disturbances for patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). Due to severe clinical complications and lack o weiter...

Author: L Seefried, F Genest, N Luksche, M Schneider, M Brandl, U Bahner, A Heidland
Source: Nieren- und Hochdruckkrankheiten, 2018; 47(10): 497-507
Keywords: Dialyse
GID: 4786; Last update: 30.10.2018

Research Studies (2018)

Whole-body vibration training and bone health in postmenopausal women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: The aims of the present systematic review and meta-analysis were to evaluate published, randomized controlled trials that investigate the effects on whole-body vibration (WBV) training on total, fe weiter...

Author: Marin-Cascales E, Alcaraz PE, Ramos-Campo DJ, Martinez-Rodriguez A, Chung LH, Rubio-Arias JA
Source: Medicine (Baltimore), 2018; 97(34): e11918, PMID: 30142802
Keywords: Metaanalysis
GID: 4739; Last update: 27.08.2018

Research Studies (2019)

Sclerostin and parathyroid hormone responses to acute whole-body vibration and resistance exercise in young women.

Whole-body vibration (WBV) has been shown to improve bone mineral density, and muscle strength and power. No studies to date have examined sclerostin and parathyroid hormone (PTH) responses to WBV combined with weiter...

Author: Sharma-Ghimire P, Chen Z, Sherk V, Bemben M, Bemben D
Source: J Bone Miner Metab, 2019; 37(2): 358-367, PMID: 29956019
GID: 4704; Last update: 02.07.2018

Research Studies (2017)

Effect of whole-body vibration exercise in preventing falls and fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of whole-body vibration exercise (WBV) on fracture risk in adults >/=50 years of age. DESIGN: A systematic review and meta-analysis calculating relative risk ratios, fall weiter...

Author: Jepsen DB, Thomsen K, Hansen S, Jorgensen NR, Masud T, Ryg J
Source: BMJ Open, 2017; 7(12): e018342, PMID: 29289937
Keywords: Metaanalysis
GID: 4570; Last update: 08.01.2018
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Research Studies (2016)

Could whole body vibration exercises influence the risk factors for fractures in women with osteoporosis?

Objective The aim of this study was to review the literature about the relevance of the whole body vibration (WBV) in decreasing the number of fractures in osteoporotic women. Methods Searches were performed weiter...

Author: Eloá Moreira-Marconia, b, , , Carla F. Dionellob, c, Danielle S. Morelb, c, Danubia C. Sá-Caputoa, b, Cintia R. Souza-Gonçalvesb, c, Laisa L. Paineiras-Domingosb, c, Eliane O. Guedes-Aguiarb, d, Pedro J. Marine, Borja del Pozo Cruzf, Mario Bernardo-Filhob
Source: Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia 2, 2016; 2: 214-220
Keywords: Metaanalysis
GID: 4365; Last update: 12.02.2017
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Research Studies (2016)

A controlled trial comparing one-year biochemical bone metabolism outcome in postmenopausal frail osteopenic women under weekly alendronate treatment, with or without whole-body vibration intervention

Purpose: The influence of regular exercise on bone properties is not well defined. Frail subjects have limitations to perform exercise with skeletal impact. This study aims to analyze whole-bone vibration tre weiter...

Author: Ricardo Capiglioni , Claudia Gomez Acotto, Alicia Marino, Mar.a Georgina Muntaabski, Victor Montangero, Luciana D´Alessio, Emilio Jose Antonio Roldan
Source: Journal of Frailty, Sarcopenia and Falls, 2016; 1(3): 29-37
Keywords: Bone biochemical markers, Drinkable alendronate, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Peripheral quantitative computerized tomography, Whole-Body-Vibration
GID: 4352; Last update: 20.01.2017

Research Studies (2016)

Whole Body Vibration Treatments in Postmenopausal Women Can Improve Bone Mineral Density: Results of a Stimulus Focussed Meta-Analysis.

Whole body vibration treatment is a non-pharmacological intervention intended to stimulate muscular response and increase bone mineral density, particularly for postmenopausal women. The literature related to weiter...

Author: Fratini A, Bonci T, Bull AM
Source: PLoS One, 2016; 11(12): e0166774, PMID: 27907000
Keywords: Metaanalysis
GID: 4333; Last update: 11.01.2017
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Research Studies (2017)

The effect of whole-body vibration therapy on bone metabolism, motor function, and anthropometric parameters in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis.

PURPOSE: To review the research literature on the effectiveness of whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted by two independent rev weiter...

Author: Luo X, Zhang J, Zhang C, He C, Wang P
Source: Disabil Rehabil, 2017; 39(22): 2315-2323, PMID: 27718643
Keywords: Metaanalysis
GID: 4250; Last update: 21.10.2016

Research Studies (2016)

Effects of whole-body vibration after eccentric exercise on muscle soreness and muscle strength recovery.

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate whether or not a single whole-body vibration treatment after eccentric exercise can reduce muscle soreness and enhance muscle recovery. [Subjects and Methods] weiter...

Author: Timon R, Tejero J, Brazo-Sayavera J, Crespo C, Olcina G
Source: J Phys Ther Sci, 2016; 28(6): 1781-5, PMID: 27390415
Keywords: Kreatinkinase, Creatinekinasis, delayed muscle soreness, DMS, Muskelkater
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GID: 4212; Last update: 13.09.2016
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Research Studies (2015)

Controlled whole-body vibration training reduces risk of falls among community-dwelling older adults.

The primary purpose of this study was to systematically examine the effects of an 8-week controlled whole-body vibration training on reducing the risk of falls among community-dwelling adults. Eighteen healthy weiter...

Author: Yang F, King GA, Dillon L, Su X
Source: J Biomech, 2015; 48(12): 3206-12, PMID: 26189095
Keywords: Fallprevention Physicalmedicine Cutaneous sensation Range ofmotion Fear offalling Side-alternating vibration Hip fracture
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GID: 3953; Last update: 21.07.2015

Fundamental Studies (2015)

Acute effects of whole-body vibration on trunk and neck muscle activity in consideration of different vibration loads.

The intention of this study was to systematically analyze the impact of biomechanical parameters in terms of different peak-to-peak displacements and knee angles on trunk and neck muscle activity during whole-b weiter...

Author: Perchthaler D, Hauser S, Heitkamp HC, Hein T, Grau S
Source: J Sports Sci Med, 2015; 14(1): 155-62, PMID: 25729303
Keywords: EMG on lower back during vibration training Vibration, electromyography, torso, paraspinal muscles. EMG, Lower Back Muscles, Upper Back Muscles
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GID: 3839; Last update: 08.04.2015
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Research Studies (2015)

Bone quality in osteopenic postmenopausal women is not improved after 12 months of whole-body vibration training.

Whole-body vibration training may improve bone quality through structural adaptation. We tested if 12 months of training affects bone structure in osteopenic postmenopausal women by using advanced 3-dimensional weiter...

Author: Liphardt AM, Schipilow J, Hanley DA, Boyd SK
Source: Osteoporos Int, 2015; 26(3): 911-20, PMID: 25567775
GID: 3693; Last update: 09.01.2015

Research Studies (2014)

Feasibility, compliance, and efficacy of a randomized controlled trial using vibration in pre-pubertal children.

OBJECTIVE: Interventions utilizing vibration may increase bone mass and size which may reduce forearm fractures in children. This randomized controlled pilot trial tested the feasibility, compliance and effica weiter...

Author: Binkley TL, Parupsky EC, Kleinsasser BA, Weidauer LA, Specker BL
Source: J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact, 2014; 14(3): 294-302, PMID: 25198224
Keywords: BMC, BMD, High-intensity Vibration, Low-intensity Vibration, DXA, pQCT
GID: 3632; Last update: 16.09.2014

Research Studies (2013)

Loading of the Knee and Hip Joint During Whole Body Vibration

Author: Ines Kutzner, Philipp Damm, Hendrik Schulze, Georg Bergmann
Source: European Congress of Biomechanics, Patras, 2013;
Keywords: Galileo Training joint forces, Gelenkskräfte
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GID: 3588; Last update: 29.08.2014

Research Studies (2014)

Feasibility of whole-body vibration training in nursing home residents with low physical function: a pilot study.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Whole-body vibration (WBV) training may offer an efficient option to improve physical performance of nursing home residents, but the feasibility of WBV training among frail elderly who requ weiter...

Author: Sievanen H, Karinkanta S, Moisio-Vilenius P, Ripsaluoma J
Source: Aging Clin Exp Res, 2014; 26(5): 511-7, PMID: 24633589
GID: 3498; Last update: 20.03.2014

Research Studies (2014)

Does progressive resistance and balance exercise reduce falls in residential aged care? Randomized controlled trial protocol for the SUNBEAM program

Introduction: Falls are common among older adults. It is reported that approximately 60% of residents of aged care facilities fall each year. This is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, and a significant weiter...

Author: Hewitt J, Refshauge KM, Goodall S, Henwood T, Clemson L
Source: Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2014; 9: 369-376
GID: 3480; Last update: 25.02.2014
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Scientific Publications (2014)

Untersuchungen zur Optimierung des körperlichen Trainings bei Frauen mit postmenopausal verminderter Knochendichte

Hintergrund: Der Erhalt von neuromuskularen Funktionen und einer tragfahigen Knochenmasse bei alteren Menschen wird immer wichtiger, besonders bei alteren Frauen mit verminderter Knochendichte, die zu Sturzen weiter...

Author: N Stolzenberg
Source: Thesis, 2014;
GID: 3473; Last update: 13.02.2014

Research Studies (2014)

In vivo measurements of the effect of whole body vibration on spinal loads.

PURPOSE: It is assumed that whole body vibration (WBV) improves muscle strength, bone density, blood flow and mobility and is therefore used in wide ranges such as to improve fitness and prevent osteoporosis a weiter...

Author: Rohlmann A, Schmidt H, Gast U, Kutzner I, Damm P, Bergmann G
Source: Eur Spine J, 2014; 23(3): 666-72, PMID: 24201510
Keywords: Galileo Training joint forces, Gelenkskräfte, Galileo vs. PowerPlate
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GID: 3455; Last update: 05.02.2014

Fundamental Studies (2013)

Whole-body vibration training improves balance, muscle strength and glycosylated hemoglobin in elderly patients with diabetic neuropathy.

Elderly patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy are more likely to experience falls. However, the information available on how such falls can be prevented is scarce. We investigated the effects of whol weiter...

Author: Lee K, Lee S, Song C
Source: Tohoku J Exp Med, 2013; 231(4): 305-14, PMID: 24334483
Keywords: Muscle Power, Balance, HbA1c, Diabetes, Flexibility
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GID: 3411; Last update: 08.01.2014

Research Studies (2012)

Whole-body vibration in addition to strength and balance exercise for falls-related functional mobility of frail older adults: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effects of whole-body vibration in addition to an exercise programme on functional mobility and related outcomes for frail older fallers. DESIGN: Single-blind randomized parallel weiter...

Author: Pollock RD, Martin FC, Newham DJ
Source: Clin Rehabil, 2012; 26(10): 915-23, PMID: 22324058
Keywords: UQality of Life, Fall Risk, Walking Distance
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GID: 3364; Last update: 12.11.2013

Scientific Publications (2010)

Osteoporosis in Men Chapter 52: Exercise programs for Pateints with osteoporosis

Author: Felsenberg D., Runge M.
Source: Osteoporosis in Men, 2010; 635-652
GID: 3308; Last update: 17.09.2013

Research Studies (2013)

Bone strength and density via pQCT in post-menopausal osteopenic women after 9 months resistive exercise with whole body vibration or proprioceptive exercise.

OBJECTIVES: In order to better understand which training approaches are more effective for preventing bone loss in post-menopausal women with low bone mass, we examined the effect of a nine-month resistive exer weiter...

Author: Stolzenberg N, Belavy DL, Beller G, Armbrecht G, Semler J, Felsenberg D
Source: J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact, 2013; 13(1): 66-76, PMID: 23445916
GID: 3158; Last update: 14.03.2013

Research Studies (2013)

Whole-body vibration versus proprioceptive training on postural control in post-menopausal osteopenic women.

BACKGROUND: To prevent falls in the elderly, especially those with low bone density, is it necessary to maintain muscle coordination and balance. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of classical ba weiter...

Author: Stolzenberg N, Belavy DL, Rawer R, Felsenberg D
Source: Gait Posture, 2013; 38(3): 416-20, PMID: 23375357
GID: 3134; Last update: 13.03.2013

Research Studies (2013)

Acute Bone Marker Responses to Whole-Body Vibration and Resistance Exercise in Young Women.

Whole-body vibration (WBV) augments the musculoskeletal effects of resistance exercise (RE). However, its acute effects on bone turnover markers (BTM) have not been determined. This study examined BTM responses weiter...

Author: Sherk VD, Chrisman C, Smith J, Young KC, Singh H, Bemben MG, Bemben DA
Source: J Clin Densitom, 2013; 16(1): 104–109, PMID: 22902255
Keywords: Bone Loss, Bone Resorption Markers, Strength Training
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GID: 3048; Last update: 02.10.2012

Press Comments (2012)

Mobilität gefragt – Vibrationstraining kann Muskelschwäche vorbeugen

Source: Aktiv im Leben, 2012; Aug./Sept.: 19
GID: 3041; Last update: 10.09.2012

Research Studies (2012)

A comparison of the effect of two types of vibration exercise on the endocrine and musculoskeletal system.

Background: Whole body vibration (WBV) is a novel training intervention but a comparison of different methods of WBV has rarely been performed. Aim: To compare the short and medium term effects of two regimens weiter...

Author: Elmantaser M, McMillan M, Smith K, Khanna S, Chantler D, Panarelli M, Ahmed SF
Source: J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact, 2012; 12(3): 144-54, PMID: 22947546
GID: 3038; Last update: 09.09.2012
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Research Studies (2012)

Whole body vibration exercise improves body balance and walking velocity in postmenopausal osteoporotic women treated with alendronate: Galileo and Alendronate Intervention Trail (GAIT).

A randomized controlled trial was conducted to determine the effect of 6 months of whole body vibration (WBV) exercise on physical function in postmenopausal osteoporotic women treated with alendronate. Fifty-t weiter...

Author: Iwamoto J, Sato Y, Takeda T, Matsumoto H
Source: J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact, 2012; 12(3): 136-43, PMID: 22947545
GID: 3037; Last update: 09.09.2012
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Research Studies (2012)

Whole body vibration improves the single-leg stance static balance in women with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial.

AIM: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain. Fibromyalgia is associated with balance problems and increased fall frequency. Whole-body vibration therapy had been used for impro weiter...

Author: Adsuar JC, Del Pozo-Cruz B, Parraca JA, Olivares PR, Gusi N
Source: J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 2012; 52(1): 85-91, PMID: 22327091
Keywords: Balance, Fybromyalgia
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GID: 2960; Last update: 11.05.2012

Press Comments (2011)

Astronauten-Training Galileo

Source: Freizeit Revue, 2011; 33: 64
GID: 2951; Last update: 07.05.2012

Press Comments (2011)

Lebensfreude im Alter: Aktiv und bewusst genießen

Source: BAZ Badische Anzeigen-Zeitung, 2011; 17.03.:
GID: 2952; Last update: 07.05.2012

Press Comments (2012)

Mobilität ist keine Frage des Alters

Source: Mein Samstag, 2012; 31.03.:
GID: 2953; Last update: 07.05.2012

Press Comments (2012)

Mit ein paar Tipps fit und aktiv in den Lebensabend starten

Source: Mein Südhessen zum Wochenende, 2012; 03.03.:
GID: 2950; Last update: 02.05.2012

Press Comments (2012)

Mobilität – Keine Frage des Alters

Source: ASS – Das Magazin, 2012; 01.02.:
Keywords: Beckenbodentraining, Muskelschwäche
GID: 2949; Last update: 02.05.2012

Press Comments (2012)

Muskelschwäche vorbeugen – Mobilität ist keine Frage des Alters

Source: Intelligenzblatt Erding, 2012; 01.12.:
GID: 2925; Last update: 22.03.2012

Press Comments (2012)

Aktiv und bewusst leben

Der extra-Thementipp zum Thema "Lebensfreude im Alter". Senioren sollten in ihrer Freizeit engagiert bleiben – sportlich und auch sozial. weiter...

Source: Marburg extra, 2012; 22.02.:
GID: 2928; Last update: 22.03.2012

Research Studies (2011)

Whole-body vibration alters blood flow velocity and neuromuscular activity in Friedreich"s ataxia.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) on blood flow velocity and muscular activity after different vibration protocols in Friedreich"s ataxia (FA) patients. Aft weiter...

Author: Herrero AJ, Martin J, Martin T, Garcia-Lopez D, Garatachea N, Jimenez B, Marin PJ
Source: Clin Physiol Funct Imaging, 2011; 31(2): 139-44, PMID: 21078065
Keywords: Blood-flow, Ataxia, Perceived Exertion, EMG, EMG activation
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GID: 2735; Last update: 15.09.2011

Research Studies (2011)

12-weeks of Whole Body Vibration with Resistance Exercise is Osteogenic at the Spine

Evidence supports weight-bearing activity as a means to increase bone mineral density (BMD) and lower risk for osteoporosis. Whole body vibration (WBV) training is a novel technique that has been minimally exp weiter...

Author: Almstedt HC, Urbinati CR, Ligouri GC, Spiegel M, Stapleton MR, Shoepe TC
Source: ACSM annual meeting, 2011;
Keywords: lumbar spine, BMD, BMC, Bone Density Spine, Boen formation Markers
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GID: 2683; Last update: 26.07.2011

Research Studies (2010)

The effect of 8 mos of twice-weekly low- or higher intensity whole body vibration on risk factors for postmenopausal hip fracture.

OBJECTIVE: Whole body vibration is a potential therapy for age-related loss of musculoskeletal competence. Vibration has improved bone in animal models, but evidence in humans is limited. Relative efficacy of l weiter...

Author: Beck BR, Norling TL
Source: Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2010; 89(12): 997-1009, PMID: 21403595
GID: 2607; Last update: 07.04.2011

Press Comments (2011)

Gefährliche Muskelschwäche

Author: Thorsten Dargatz
Source: Frau im Spiegel, 2011; 3: 52
Keywords: Osteoporose, Sturzprophylaxe
GID: 2520; Last update: 10.02.2011

Press Comments (2010)

Spezial-Check warnt vor Muskelabbau

Altersbedingter Schwund schuld an Stürzen. weiter...

Author: Thorsten Dargatz
Source: Freizeit Revue, 2010; 50:
Keywords: Osteoporose, Sturzprophylaxe
GID: 2487; Last update: 09.12.2010

Press Comments (2010)

Osteoporose – Die besten Tipps für starke Knochen

Author: Thorsten Dargatz
Source: Neue Post, 2010; 26.05.: 38-39
Keywords: Osteoporose
GID: 2383; Last update: 30.08.2010

Research Studies (2010)

Whole body vibration as an adjunct to static stretching

This study was a randomized control trial. The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) to determine if stretching the hamstrings during whole-body-vibration (WBV) is more effective than static stretching alone; a weiter...

Author: Feland JB, Hawks M, Hopkins JT, Hunter I, Johnson AW, Eggett DL
Source: Int J Sports Med., 2010; 31(8): 584-9, PMID: 20535662
Keywords: Standard Stretching vs Galileo Training #GRFS17
GID: 2366; Last update: 24.08.2010

Research Studies (2010)

Effect of a new physiotherapy concept on bone mineral density, muscle force and gross motor function in children with bilateral cerebral palsy

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a new physiotherapy concept on bone density, muscle force and motor function in bilateral spastic cerebral palsy children. Methods: In a retro weiter...

Author: Stark C, Nikopoulou-Smyrni P, Stabrey A, Semler O, Schoenau E
Source: J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact., 2010; 10(2): 151-8, PMID: 20516632
Keywords: mGMFM, Muscle Mass, DXA bone mineral density (BMD), Bone mineral COntent (BMC)
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GID: 2292; Last update: 07.06.2010
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Research Studies (2010)

Prevention of bone loss during 56 days of strict bed rest by side-alternating resistive vibration exercise

Bed rest is a recognized model for muscle atrophy and bone loss in space flight and in clinical medicine. We hypothesized that whole body vibration in combination with resistive exercise (RVE) would be an effec weiter...

Author: Rittweger J, Beller G, Armbrecht G, Mulder E, Buehring B, Gast U, Dimeo F, Schubert H, de Haan A, Stegeman DF, Schiessl H, Felsenberg D
Source: Bone, 2010; 46(1): 137-47, PMID: 19732856
Keywords: BBR, Space Research
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GID: 2285; Last update: 24.05.2010

Press Comments (2010)

Reize stärken die Muskeln und Knochen

Mit gezielten Übungen und regelmäßigem Training die Haltung bewahren. weiter...

Source: Badische Neueste Nachrichten, 2010; 13.03.:
Keywords: Beckenbodentraining, Gelenkschmerzen, Rückenschmerzen, Sturzprophylaxe
GID: 2268; Last update: 10.05.2010

Press Comments (2010)

Knochen und Muskeln stärken ab 40

Mit gezielten Übungen und regelmäßigem Training die Haltung bewahren weiter...

Source: Markt Ausg. Wismar, 2010;
Keywords: Beckenbodentraining, Gelenkschmerzen, Rückenschmerzen, Sturzprophylaxe
GID: 2237; Last update: 20.04.2010

Press Comments (2010)

Starke Muskeln - geringere Sturzgefahr

Source: stadtplangesundheit.de, 2010; 02.02.:
GID: 2166; Last update: 09.02.2010
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Research Studies (2002)

Einfluss von dynamischem Krafttraining mit und ohne Vibration auf Knochenmasse und -festigkeit bei postmenopausalen Frauen [Influence of Resistance Training with and without vibration on Bone Mass and Strength in Postmenopausal Women]

Einleitung: Das Skelettsystem unterliegt lebenslang einem regen Umbauprozess, bei dem sich Knochenmasse und -architektur der sich ändernden mechanischen Beanspruchung anpassen. Bei älteren Menschen liegen d weiter...

Author: Kleinmond C
Source: Dissertation, Medizinische Fakultät Charité, FU Berlin, 2002;
Keywords: Knochenmasse, Bone Mass, DXA, Spine,Vuibration Therapy
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GID: 1976; Last update: 08.10.2009
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Press Comments (2007)

Vibrierende Erfindung aus der Raumfahrt hilft

2008 wird das Jahr der Vibrationen: Dann nämlich übernehmen die Krankenkassen die Kosten für eine sehr spezielle Therapie, deren Grundlagen in der Raumfahrtforschung liegen: die Vibrationstherapie. Gegen Mus weiter...

Author: von der Weiden, S
Source: Die Welt Online, 2007;
GID: 1959; Last update: 28.09.2009
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Wissenschaft kompakt - Astro-Training für Senioren

Für Astronauten entwickelte Trainingsgeräte können die Bewegungsfähigkeit älterer Menschen erheblich verbessern, da beide mit ähnlichen Problemen konfrontiert sind. Das sagte Martin Runge, Klinikchef aus weiter...

Author: DW
Source: Die Welt Online, 2004;
GID: 1965; Last update: 28.09.2009
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Research Studies (2008)

The acute effect of vibration exercise on concentric muscular characteristics

This study was designed to compare the acute effect of vibration exercise with a concentric-only activity (arm cranking) on concentric-only muscle action using an upper body isoinertial exercise. Twelve healthy weiter...

Author: Cochrane DJ, Stannard SR, Walmsely A, Firth EC
Source: J Sci Med Sport., 2008; 11(6): 527-34, PMID: 17714990
Keywords: Galileo Dumbbell, Galileo Hantel, Vibrationshante, vibrating Dumbbell, Galileo Mano, WarmUp
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Press Comments (2008)

Seitenalternierendes Vibrationstraining mit dem Galileo-System

Source: ORTHODOC, 2008; 04: 12
GID: 1924; Last update: 07.09.2009

Research Studies (2009)

Fitness efficacy of vibratory exercise compared to walking in postmenopausal women

In this study, we compared the efficacy of 8 months of low-frequency vibration and a walk-based program in health-related fitness. Twenty-seven postmenopausal women were randomly assigned into two groups: whole weiter...

Author: Raimundo AM, Gusi N, Tomas-Carus P
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol., 2009; 106(5): 741-8, PMID: 19434420
GID: 1829; Last update: 03.07.2009

Press Comments (2008)

Beeinflussung des Osteoporoserisikos durch Bewegung und Sport - Trainingsstrategien zur Reduktion des Frakturrisikos - Teil 2

Bewegungs- und Sportprogramme beeinflussen das Frakturrisiko doppelt: Über eine geringere Sturzneigung durch Verbesserung des neuromuskulären Leistungszustandes und eine positive Beeinflussung der Knochendich weiter...

Author: Dr. Simon von Stengel, PD Dr. Wolfgang Kemmler (Artikel aus 2008)
Source: ORTHODOC, 2008; 05: 2-4
Keywords: Osteoporose
GID: 1791; Last update: 27.03.2009

Press Comments (2008)

Beeinflussung des Osteoporoserisikos durch Bewegung und Sport – Trainingsstrategien zur Reduktion des Frakturrisikos – Teil 1

Bewegungs- und Sportprogramme beeinflussen das Frakturrisiko doppelt: Über eine geringere Sturzneigung durch Verbesserung des neuromuskulären Leistungszustandes und eine positive Beeinflussung der Knochendich weiter...

Author: Dr. Simon von Stengel, PD Dr. Wolfgang Kemmler (Artikel aus 2008)
Source: ORTHODOC, 2008; 04: 8-11
Keywords: Osteoporose
GID: 1790; Last update: 27.03.2009

Press Comments (2008)

Training hilft den Muskeln und den Knochen

Das Zentrum für Muskel- und Knochenforschung (ZMK) in Berlin liefert neue Hinweise auf dei große Bedeutung con Muskeltreaining für die Gesundheit der Knochen. weiter...

Source: Ärzte Zeitung, 2008; 5./6.12.:
Keywords: BBR
GID: 1789; Last update: 26.03.2009

Press Comments (2009)

Vibrationen für starke Muskeln und starke Knochen

Für den Weltraum erprobt, auf der Erde bewährt: Vibrationstherapie zum Knochen- und Muskelaufbau - für Sportler, aber vor allem für Patienten mit Osteoporose und Rückenproblemen. weiter...

Author: Stefan Brunner
Source: BIO, 2009; 1: 86-88
Keywords: Osteoporose, Geriatrie, Beckenbodentraining, Rückenschmerz, Schlaganfall, Parkinson, BBR,
GID: 1748; Last update: 18.03.2009

Research Studies (2009)

Anterior-posterior bending strength at the tibial shaft increases with physical activity in boys: evidence for non-uniform geometric adaptation

We investigated bone structural adaptations to a 16-month school-based physical activity intervention in 202 young boys using a novel analytical method for peripheral quantitative computed tomography scans of t weiter...

Author: Macdonald HM, Cooper DM, McKay HA
Source: Osteoporos Int., 2009; 20(1): 61-70, PMID: 18496638
Keywords: Bone . Children . Peripheral QCT. Physical activity, bone geometry
GID: 1653; Last update: 02.12.2008

Research Studies (2001)

Epidemiology of falls

Author: Masud T, Morris RO
Source: Age Ageing., 2001; 30 Suppl 4: 3-7, PMID: 11769786
GID: 1617; Last update: 19.11.2008
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Research Studies (2008)

Skeletal effects of estrogen and mechanical loading are structurally distinct

Estrogen has been suggested to influence skeletal homeostasis by both increasing the sensitivity of the feedback control system for skeletal rigidity and acting directly on bone surfaces. The objective of the p weiter...

Author: Pajamäki I, Sievänen H, Kannus P, Jokihaara J, Vuohelainen T, Järvinen TL
Source: Bone., 2008; 43(4): 748-57, PMID: 18620089
Keywords: estrogen, mechanical loading, loading sensitivity
GID: 1575; Last update: 11.11.2008

Research Studies (2008)

Impact on bone of an estrogen receptor-alpha gene loss of function mutation

CONTEXT: The kindred described is the only known instance of a germ line loss of function mutation of estrogen receptor (ER)-alpha. OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to assess the impact of a loss of function mutati weiter...

Author: Smith EP, Specker B, Bachrach BE, Kimbro KS, Li XJ, Young MF, Fedarko NS, Abuzzahab MJ, Frank GR, Cohen RM, Lubahn DB, Korach KS
Source: J Clin Endocrinol Metab., 2008; 93(8): 3088-96, PMID: 18505767
Keywords: estrogen receptor gene
GID: 1571; Last update: 11.11.2008

Research Studies (2007)

Leisure physical activity and the risk of fracture in men

BACKGROUND: Data from previous studies are inconsistent, and it is therefore uncertain whether, to what extent, and at what level leisure physical activity influences the risk of osteoporotic fractures in men. weiter...

Author: Michaëlsson K, Olofsson H, Jensevik K, Larsson S, Mallmin H, Berglund L, Vessby B, Melhus H
Source: PLoS Med., 2007; 4(6): e199, PMID: 17579509
Keywords: fracture risk
GID: 1507; Last update: 09.09.2008
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Research Studies (2007)

The Response of Elderly Female fast Gait to Whole Body Vibration

Older adults walk more slowly than healthy young adults at fast and normal walking speeds. These age-associated changes in mobility impact upon daily function. A slower gait, for example, may reduce the older a weiter...

Author: Lorentzen HC
Source: Thesis, 2007;
Keywords: Galileo (Eigenbau)
GID: 1443; Last update: 22.08.2008

Research Studies (2009)

Effects of whole body vibration on postural steadiness in an older population

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of vibration exercise on postural steadiness performance in a healthy, older population. Forty-three healthy, older participants (23 men and 20 women, aged 7 weiter...

Author: Rees SS, Murphy AJ, Watsford ML
Source: J Sci Med Sport., 2009; 12(4): 440-444, PMID: 18550436
GID: 1359; Last update: 11.07.2008

Press Comments (2008)

Gut geschüttelt

Muskeltraining Vibrationstrainingsgeräte helfen Astronauten, Sportlern und Osteoporose-Patienten. Doch sie sind umstritten weiter...

Author: Forschung und Wissen
Source: Apotheken Umschau, 2008; 1. Februar: 84-85
GID: 1299; Last update: 31.03.2008

Research Studies (2004)

Is muscle power output a key factor in the age-related decline in physical performance? A comparison of muscle cross section, chair-rising test and jumping power

Ageing compromises locomotor capacity and is associated with an increased risk of falls. Several lines of evidence indicate that both changes in muscle mass and performance are causative. Most studies, however, weiter...

Author: Runge M, Rittweger J, Russo CR, Schiessl H, Felsenberg D
Source: Clin Physiol Funct Imaging., 2004; 24(6): 335-40, PMID: 15522042
GID: 1148; Last update: 28.02.2008
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Professional Articles (2004)

Diagnostik der Osteoporose

Dioe Festigkeit eines Knochens hängt von vielen Faktoren ab und sie ändert sich je anch Alter der Patienten, mechanischer Beanspruchung und systematischer Gegebenheiten wie dem Hormonhaushalt. Daher muss man weiter...

Author: P. Schneider
Source: Allgemeinarzt, 2004;
GID: 1129; Last update: 25.02.2008

Scientific Publications (2006)

Can exercise prevent osteoporosis

Commonly used definitions of osteoporosis rely upon the measurement of bone mass or bone mineral density and regard the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis as gradual. An alternative definition has b weiter...

Author: Rittweger J
Source: J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact., 2006; 6(2): 162-6, PMID: 16849827
GID: 1071; Last update: 01.02.2008
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Research Studies (2004)

Medical Vibration Therapy in Osteopenic patients with Galileo900/2000

Author: Praet SFE, Mulder H, Snelder N
Source: Thesis, 2004;
Keywords: M#GRFS76
GID: 993; Last update: 25.01.2008
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Press Comments (2003)

Erste Mars-Crew in Berlin gelandet

Source: ESA, 2003;
Keywords: BBR
GID: 648; Last update: 05.01.2008
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Terrestischer Astronaut

Für die Vorbereitung der ersten bemannten Mars Mission weiter...

Source: Zentrum für Muskel- und Knochenforschung, FU Berlin, 2003;
Keywords: BBR
GID: 647; Last update: 05.01.2008
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Osteoporose: Hilfsmittel gegen Knochenbrüche - Nicht medikamentöse Behandlungsmöglichkeiten

Author: Radspieler H
Source: Orthoprif., 2004;
GID: 609; Last update: 04.01.2008
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Galileo hilft Alten, Austronauten und Gelähmten

Ein Esslinger Chefarzt und ien Pforzheimer Ingenieur entwickeln Trainingsgerät für Muskeln und Knochen weiter...

Author: Schnedler L
Source: Leonberger Kreiszeitung, 2004;
Keywords: BBR
GID: 611; Last update: 04.01.2008
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Sport gegen Osteoporose

Drei Mediziner der Uni-Klinik mit Hufeland-PReis ausgezeichnet weiter...

Author: Kracht E
Source: Kölnische Rundschau, 2003;
GID: 625; Last update: 04.01.2008

Press Comments (2004)

Der Muskelmacher

Ein deutscher Professor hat für Astronauten ein Trainingsgerät entwickelt, das starke Muskeln und stabile Knochen produziert. Schon bald kann die Wundermaschine aber auch bei höchst irdischen Leiden helfen. weiter...

Author: Felsenberg D
Source: Besser Leben, 2004;
Keywords: BBR
GID: 618; Last update: 04.01.2008

Press Comments (2007)

Galileo® – Vibrationstraining – durch die Krankenkassen zertifiziertes Präventionsprogramm, wird auf der MEDICA 2007 vorgestellt

Galileo – Vibrationstraining – durch die Krankenkassen zertifiziertes Präventionsprogramm, wird auf der MEDICA 2007 vorgestellt Die Zahl der von Rückenschmerz geplagten Bundesbürger hat in den letzte weiter...

Author: Silva A (Artikel aus 2007)
Source: Fitness PR, 2007;
GID: 589; Last update: 04.01.2008
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Research Studies (2003)

Trainingsbedingte Anpassungen in der Knochengeometrie bei osteopenischen Frauen

Problemstellung: Knochen müssen sich in ihrer Festigkeit den einwirkenden Kräften anpassen, um physiologische Verformungen zu tolerieren. Neben der Knochenmasse und -dichte bestimmt die Knochengeometrie den weiter...

Author: Lammel C, Siegrist M, Zelger O, Jeschke D
Source: D. Zeitschrift Sportmed., KV-104, 2003; 54(7/8): 45
GID: 578; Last update: 02.01.2008

Research Studies (2003)

Änderung der Kraft und Stellenwert verschiedener Kraftmessmethoden bei älteren Frauen

Problemstellung: Der Verlust an Muskelkraft und -leistung ist bedeutsamer Risikofaktor für das erhöhte Sturz und Frakturrisiko im Alter. Die Erfassung der Muskelkraft/-leistung und des Muskelstatus spielt d weiter...

Author: Lammel C, Siegrist M, Zelger O, Jeschke D
Source: D. Zeitschrift Sportmed., Po-059, 2003; 54(7/8): 67
Keywords: elderly force
GID: 577; Last update: 02.01.2008

Research Studies (2007)

Effects of vibration exercise on muscle performance and mobility in an older population

This study was designed to investigate the effects of vibration on muscle performance and mobility in a healthy, untrained, older population. Forty-three participants (23 men, 20 women, 66-85 y old) performed t weiter...

Author: Rees S, Murphy A, Watsford M
Source: J Aging Phys Act., 2007; 15(4): 367-81, PMID: 18048942
Keywords: elderly mobility
GID: 573; Last update: 18.12.2007

Scientific Publications (2006)

Vibration exercise makes your muscles and bones stronger: fact or fiction

Vibration transmitted to the whole body or part of it has been extensively studied in relation to the risks to the health and safety of workers. These studies have highlighted the particular danger of lower-bac weiter...

Author: Cardinale M, Rittweger J
Source: J Br Menopause Soc., 2006; 12(1): 12-8, PMID: 16513017
GID: 572; Last update: 18.12.2007

Research Studies (2006)

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

BACKGROUND: Whole-body vibration (WBV) is a new type of exercise that has been increasingly tested for the ability to prevent bone fractures and osteoporosis in frail people. There are two currently marketed weiter...

Author: Gusi N, Raimundo A, Leal A
Source: BMC Musculoskelet Disord., 2006; 7: 92, PMID: 17137514
Keywords: Knochenzuwchacs, Bone growth
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GID: 338; Last update: 17.12.2007
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Research Studies (2007)

Variation in neuromuscular responses during acute whole-body vibration exercise

PURPOSE: Leg muscle strength and power are increased after whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise. These effects may result from increased neuromuscular activation during WBV; however, previous studies of neuromus weiter...

Author: Abercromby AF, Amonette WE, Layne CS, McFarlin BK, Hinman MR, Paloski WH
Source: Med Sci Sports Exerc., 2007; 39(9): 1642-50, PMID: 17805098
GID: 305; Last update: 17.12.2007

Research Studies (2004)

Bewertung verschiedener Trainingsformen zur Prävention der Osteoporose anhand struktureller Anpassungen des Knochens und der Änderungen des Muskelstatus bei postmenopausalen Frauen

Problemstellung: Um alltägliche, physiologische Verformungen zu tolerieren, müssen sich Knochen in ihrer Festigkeit den einwirkenden Zug- und Druckspannungen anpassen. Auf Makroebene ist die Knochenfestigke weiter...

Author: Lammel C
Source: Dissertation,, 2004;
Keywords: elderly power
GID: 398; Last update: 06.12.2007
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Research Studies (2005)

Controlled Whole Body Vibration to decrease Fall Risk and improve health-related Quality of Life of Nursing Home Residents

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of whole body vibration in the elderly. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Nursing home. PARTICIPANTS: Forty-two elderly volunteers. INTERVENTION weiter...

Author: Bruyere O, Wuidart MA, Di Palma E, Gourlay M, Ethgen O, Richy F, Reginster JY
Source: Arch Phys Med Rehabil., 2005; 86(2): 303-7, PMID: 15706558
Keywords: elderly, Fall Risk
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GID: 272; Last update: 06.12.2007

Research Studies (2005)

Effect of whole-body vibration exercise on lumbar bone mineral density, bone turnover, and chronic back pain in post-menopausal osteoporotic women treated with alendronate

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Exercise may enhance the effect of alendronate on bone mineral density (BMD) and reduce chronic back pain in elderly women with osteoporosis. The aim of this study was to determine whether weiter...

Author: Iwamoto J, Takeda T, Sato Y, Uzawa M
Source: Aging Clin Exp Res., 2005; 17(2): 157-63, PMID: 15977465
Keywords: Bone, Back Pain
GID: 282; Last update: 06.12.2007

Research Studies (2001)

Einfluss einer speziellen Form des Krafttrainings im Vergleich und in Kombination mit einer Hormonersatztherapie auf die Knochenmassen

Problemstellung: Positive Zusammenhänge zw. einem Krafttraining und der Knochenmassenentwicklung (BMD) gelten als gesichert. Ein spezielles Trainingsgerätesystem (GALILEO 2000) ermöglicht die Intensivierung weiter...

Author: Hartard M, Schiessl H, Kleinmond C, Lindbüchl S, Jeschke D
Source: 37. Deutscher Kongresses für Sportmedizin und Prävention, Rotenburg a.d. Fulda, 2001;
Keywords: HRT
GID: 401; Last update: 05.12.2007
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Research Studies (2002)

Randomisierter Vergleich von zwei Formen des Krafttrainings zur Prävention des Osteoporeose

Einleitung Ein neues Trainingsgerätesystem -Galileo 2000- ermöglicht die Durchführung eines konventionellen dynamischen Krafttrainings unter zeitgleich hochfrequenter mechanischer Oszillation. Uns stellte s weiter...

Author: Hartard M, Häring S, Schwaiger M, Bottermann P, Kowolik J, Schießl H, Kleinmond C, Jeschke D
Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine, 2002; 154
GID: 400; Last update: 05.12.2007
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Research Studies (2003)

Stellenwert verschiedener Trainingsprogramme in der Prävention der Osteoporose

In einer prospektiven, kontrollierten und randomisierten Studie über 12 Monate an 69 gesunden postmenopausalen osteopenischen Frauen wurden die Auswirkungen verschiedener Trainingsprogramme auf Knochenstoffwec weiter...

Author: Siegrist M
Source: Dissertation, Technische Universität München , Fakultät für Sportwissenschaften, 2003;
Keywords: elderly osteo
GID: 399; Last update: 05.12.2007
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Research Studies (2006)

Krafttraining an konventionellen bzw. oszillierenden Geräten und Wirbelsäulengymnastik in der Prävention der Osteoporose bei postmenopausalen Frauen

In einer 12-monatigen prospektiven, randomisierten und kontrollierten Studie an 69 osteopenischen, postmenopausalen Frauen wurden die Effekte verschiedener Trainingsprogramme auf Knochen, Muskelkraft, dynamisch weiter...

Author: Siegrist M, Lammel C, Jeschke D
Source: DEUTSCHE ZEITSCHRIFT FÜR SPORTMEDIZIN, 2006; 57/7-8: 182-188
Keywords: elderly osteo
GID: 396; Last update: 05.12.2007
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Research Studies (2001)

Einfluss eines intensiven Krafttrainings auf Parameter von Knochen-stoffwechsel und Hormonstatus von postmenopausalen Frauen

Problemstellung: Knochenmarker ermöglichen die Beschreibung kurzfristiger Anpassungsreaktionen des Knochenstoffwechsels. Ziel dieser Studie war, den Verlauf dieser Marker und den Hormonstatus bei postmenopau weiter...

Author: Kleinmond C, Hartard M, Haas W, Zelger O, Jeschke D
Source: 37. Deutscher Kongresses für Sportmedizin und Prävention, Rotenburg a.d. Fulda, 2001;
GID: 395; Last update: 05.12.2007
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Research Studies (2001)

Einfluss einer innovativen Form des Krafttrainings auf kardiopulmonale und muskuläre Funktionsgrössen sowie sympathoadrenerge Reaktionen

Problemstellung: Für die neuromuskuläre Erregbarkeit und die lokalmuskuläre Hämodynamik konnten positive Effekte nach einer oszillierenden Intervention (Amplitude von 12 mm, 25-30 Hz) mit einem innovativen weiter...

Author: Wameling P, Hartard M, Kleinmond C, Schiessl H, Jeschke D (Tagungsbeitrag aus 2001)
Source: 37. Deutscher Kongresses für Sportmedizin und Prävention, Rotenburg a.d. Fulda, 2001;
GID: 394; Last update: 05.12.2007
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Research Studies (2001)

Positive Bilanz endostalen Remodelings unter maximaler muskulärer Koaktivierung bei postmenopausalen Frauen

Problemstellung: Positive Zusammenhänge zwischen der Knochenfestigkeit und der Maximalkraft gelten ebenso gesichert wie zwischen Krafttraining und Knochenmassenentwicklung (BMD). Ein neues Trainingsgerätesys weiter...

Author: Lammel C, Hartard M, Siegrist M, Schiessl H, Jeschke D
Source: 37. Deutscher Kongresses für Sportmedizin und Prävention, Rotenburd a.d. Fulda, 2001;
GID: 393; Last update: 05.12.2007
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Research Studies (2003)

Controlled Whole Body Vibrations Improve Health Related Quality Of Life In Elderly Patients

Objective: To investigate the effects of controlled whole body vibrations (CWBV) exercises on global health in elderly patients. Methods: 42 volunteers patients, resident in a nursing home, were randomiz weiter...

Author: Bruyere O, Wuidart MA, Di Palma E, Reginster JY
Source: 67th Annual Meeting of American College of Rheumatology, 2003;
GID: 368; Last update: 04.12.2007

Research Studies (2003)

Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Muscular Performance, Balance, and Bone

Author: Torvinen S
Source: Dissertation, 2003;
Keywords: Galileo vs. Kuntotäry
GID: 353; Last update: 04.12.2007
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Research Studies (2007)

High-frequency whole-body vibration improves balancing ability in elderly women

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy of high-frequency whole-body vibration (WBV) on balancing ability in elderly women. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. Subjects were randomized to either the WBV interve weiter...

Author: Cheung WH, Mok HW, Qin L, Sze PC, Lee KM, Leung KS
Source: Arch Phys Med Rehabil., 2007; 88(7): 852-7, PMID: 17601464
Keywords: elderly balance, Sturtzrisiko, fall risk
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GID: 346; Last update: 04.12.2007

Professional Articles (2006)

Vibrationstraining in der Physiotherapie - Wippen mit Wirkung

Beim Vibrationstraining stehen die Patienten auf einer vibrierenden Platte und müssen ausgleichende Bewegungen machen, um ihre Ausgangshaltung beizubehalten. Die dabei entstehenden Kräfte bewirken unterschied weiter...

Author: Burkhardt A
Source: Physiopraxis, 2006; 9: 22-25
Keywords: Side Alternation vs. vertical
GID: 286; Last update: 04.12.2007

Research Studies (2006)

Mechanical impacts to the human body by different vibration training devices

Author: Spitzenpfeil P, Stritzker M, Kirchbichler A, Tusker F, Hartmann U, Hartard H
Source: Journal of Biomechanics, 2006; Vol. 39 (Suppl 1): 196
Keywords: Galileo vs. Power Plate
GID: 339; Last update: 03.12.2007

Professional Articles (2006)

Lokomotorisches Assessment / Locomotor Assessment

Einschränkungen der Fortbewegung sind die pathogenetische Endstrecke des Alterungsprozesses und vieler Erkrankungen. Die quantifizierende Messung von Bewegung gehört deshalb unverzichtbar zu einer medizinisch weiter...

Author: Runge M (Artikel aus 2006)
Source: arthritis + rheuma, 2006; 26/4: 217-224
GID: 56; Last update: 02.12.2007

Fundamental Studies (2001)

Mobil bleiben - Pflege bei Gehstörungen und Sturzgefahr

Die Selbstständigkeit älterer Menschen wird durch kaum ein anderes Problem so stark bedroht wie durch die Einschränkung der Bewegungsfähigkeit und die damit verbundene Sturzgefahr. Stürze im Alter sind zud weiter...

Author: Runge M, Rehfeld G
Source: Schlütersche Verlag , ISBN 3-87706-597-X, 2001;
GID: 318; Last update: 02.12.2007

Professional Articles (2004)

Die Ergebnisse der Berliner Bed Rest Studie

Unter simulierter Schwerelosigkeit sollen die mechanismen, die zu Muskel- und Knochenschwund führen, untersucht und Strategien zu ihrer Verhinderung entwicklet werden. Strikte Bettruhe mit streng limitierter K weiter...

Author: Reblaus R
Source: Mobiles Leben, 2004; 4: 10-11
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 316; Last update: 02.12.2007

Professional Articles (2004)

Stürze und wie man sie verhindert

Author: Runge M
Source: Mobiles Leben, 2004; 4: 4-7
Keywords: elderly falls
GID: 315; Last update: 02.12.2007

Scientific Publications (2004)

Die Ergebnisse Berliner BedRest-Studie

Author: Felsenberg D
Source: Statement, 2004;
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 311; Last update: 02.12.2007
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Research Studies (2004)

Resistive Vibration Exercise Prevents Bone Loss During 8 Weeks of Strict Bed Rest in Healthy Male Subjects: Results from the Berlin Bed Rest (BBR) Study

Resistive vibration exercise, as applied here, appears to completely prevent bone loss from the tibia during prolonged bed rest," conclude the study authors, Dr Dieter Felsenberg (Manchester University, UK) and weiter...

Author: Rittweger J, Felsenberg D
Source: 26th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 2004; Poster 1145:
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 290; Last update: 02.12.2007
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Human skeletal muscle structure and function preserved by vibration muscle exercise following 55 days of bed rest

Prolonged immobilization of the human body results in functional impairments and musculoskeletal system deconditioning that may be attenuated by adequate muscle exercise. In a 56-day horizontal bed rest campaig weiter...

Author: Blottner D, Salanova M, Püttmann B, Schiffl G, Felsenberg D, Buehring B, Rittweger J
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol., 2006; 97(3): 261-71, PMID: 16568340
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 284; Last update: 02.12.2007

Research Studies (2005)

Multifactorial pathogenesis of falls as a basis for multifactorial interventions

Author: Runge M, Schacht E
Source: J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact., 2005; 5(2): 127-34, PMID: 15951628
Keywords: Mechanography
GID: 275; Last update: 02.12.2007
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Scientific Publications (2003)

High-frequency vibration training increases muscle power in postmenopausal women

OBJECTIVE: To test whether training on a high-frequency (28Hz) vibrating platform improves muscle power and bone characteristics in postmenopausal women. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial with 6-month follow- weiter...

Author: Russo CR, Lauretani F, Bandinelli S, Bartali B, Cavazzini C, Guralnik JM, Ferrucci L
Source: Arch Phys Med Rehabil., 2003; 84(12): 1854-7, PMID: 14669194
GID: 274; Last update: 02.12.2007

Research Studies (2003)

Safety of Whole-Body Vibration Exercise for Heart Transplant Recipients

Purpose: The benefits of whole-body vibration exercise (WBV) have not yet been recognized in heart transplant recipients although these patients often show a severe loss in skeletal muscle strength and bone min weiter...

Author: Crevenna R, Fialka-Moser V, Rödler S, Keilani M, Zöch C, Nuhr M, Quittan M, Wolzt M
Source: Phys Rehab Kur Med, 2003; 13: 286-290
Keywords: heart transplant, safety
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GID: 266; Last update: 02.12.2007

Press Comments (1998)

Training gegen Knochenschwund - Mangelnde Belastung führt zur Osteopenie

Mangelnde Belastung führt zur Osteopenie weiter...

Author: hka
Source: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 1998;
GID: 184; Last update: 02.12.2007

Research Studies (2007)

Vibration exposure and biodynamic responses during whole-body vibration training

PURPOSE: Excessive, chronic whole-body vibration (WBV) has a number of negative side effects on the human body, including disorders of the skeletal, digestive, reproductive, visual, and vestibular systems. Whol weiter...

Author: Abercromby AF, Amonette WE, Layne CS, McFarlin BK, Hinman MR, Paloski WH
Source: Med Sci Sports Exerc., 2007; 39(10): 1794-800, PMID: 17909407
Keywords: Galileo vs. Power Plate
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GID: 169; Last update: 02.12.2007

Scientific Publications (2003)

Die Muskeln als Determinate des erfolgreichen Alterns

Author: Runge M
Source: MedReport, 2003; 13: 12-13
GID: 254; Last update: 01.12.2007

Professional Articles (2002)

Sturzrisiko-Assessment: Diagnostik der neuromuskulären Regulation als notwendiger Bestandteil der Osteoporosediagnostik

(Englisch) The steep increase in the incidence of hip fractures and other fall-related fractures with advancing age is caused by the combination of fall frequency, fall mechanism and bone strength. This articl weiter...

Author: Runge M
Source: Osteologie, 2002; 11/1:
GID: 245; Last update: 01.12.2007

Press Comments (2002)

In Würde Älter werden, Stürze vermeiden, aktiv bleiben!

Source: Krankengymnastik, 2002; 4:
GID: 241; Last update: 01.12.2007
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Professional Articles (2002)

Ein Sturz hat viele Väter

Author: Runge M
Source: Mobiles Leben, 2002; 1:
GID: 239; Last update: 01.12.2007

Press Comments (2001)

Vibrationsgerät "GALILEO" hilft Osteoporose-Patienten

Author: thr
Source: Braunschweiger-Zeitung, 2001;
GID: 230; Last update: 01.12.2007

Press Comments (2002)

Physikalische Therapie bei Osteoporose - Interview mit M. Runge

Author: Runge M
Source: pharma-aktuell, 2002;
GID: 225; Last update: 01.12.2007

Professional Articles (2000)

Rehabilition in der Osteologie. Sturzrisiko und Knochenfestigkeit - auf die Kombination kommt es an

Author: Runge M
Source: rheuma aktuell, 2000;
GID: 224; Last update: 01.12.2007

Press Comments (2002)

"Wer vieles bringt, wird manchem etwas bringen" (Goethe, Faust)

Individualtherapie durch Methiodenvielfalt in der Behandlung orthopädischer Grunderkrankungen weiter...

Author: R.E. Magiera, Herr Piontkowski, Herr Heger
Source: Ortho-Press, 2002; 2:
GID: 216; Last update: 01.12.2007

Press Comments (1999)

Rüttel-Tour zu Fitness und Wohlbefinden

Ulmer Pilot-Untersuchung mit bis zu 75-jährigen Frauen: Deutlicher Kraftzuwachs nach acht Wochen Training. Was den Starkickern des AC Mailand recht ist, ist jetzt auch bis zu 75-jährigen Gesundheitssportlern weiter...

Author: Vestewig K
Source: Haller Tagblatt, 1999;
GID: 214; Last update: 01.12.2007

Research Studies (1999)

The Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on Mechanical Behaviour of Skeletal Muscle and Hormonal Profile

Author: Bosco C, Colli R, Cardinale M, Tsarpela O, Bonifazi M
Source: Musculo-Skeletal Interactions, 1999; 2: 67-76
Keywords: Hormonal Profile, Jumping Power
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GID: 211; Last update: 01.12.2007

Research Studies (2000)

Balance training and exercise in geriatric patients

Objective measures of gait and balance which meet the criteria of reliability and validity are required as a basis for exercise regimens. We established reference values of clinically relevant locomotor and bal weiter...

Author: Runge M, Rehfeld G, Resnicek E
Source: J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact., 2000; 1(1): 61-5, PMID: 15758528
Keywords: elderly balance, msucel power, CRT
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Research Studies (1999)

Wirkung mechanischer Stimuli mittels oszillierender Interventionen durch GALILEO 2000 auf Muskelkraft und Knochendichte

Author: Rößler O, Marsch S, Abendroth K, Meuser K, Hübscher J
Source: Osteologie Jena, 1999;
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Research Studies (2005)

Verhalten der Knochenmasse postmenopausaler Frauen unter fortlaufend adaptierendem Krafttraining an konventionellen Kraftmaschinen sowie an oszillierenden Geräten ohne und unter Hormoneinfluss

An einem Kollektiv früh- und spät postmenopausaler Frauen, n = 173, mit einem Durchschnittsalter von 56 Jahren wurde über einen Zeitraum von 12 bis 14 Monaten der Einfluss zweier Trainingsmethoden ohne und i weiter...

Author: Baumeister A
Source: Dissertation, 2005;
Keywords: Galileo Dumbbell, Galileo Hantel, Vibrationshantel, vibrating Bumbbell
GID: 182; Last update: 01.12.2007
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Research Studies (2003)

Vibration therapy improves walk, balance in elderly

Good vibrations In the new study, 42 volunteers in a nursing home were randomized to a vibration group or a nontreatment group for 6 weeks. The treatment group underwent 6 weeks of CWBV (4 oneminute series 3 weiter...

Author: Bruyere O
Source: Rheuma wire, 2003;
GID: 170; Last update: 01.12.2007

Research Studies (2002)

Effect of a vibration exposure on muscular performance and body balance. Randomized cross-over study

This randomized cross-over study was designed to investigate the effects of a 4-min vibration bout on muscle performance and body balance in young, healthy subjects. Sixteen volunteers (eight men, eight women, weiter...

Author: Torvinen S, Kannu P, Sievänen H, Järvinen TA, Pasanen M, Kontulainen S, Järvinen TL, Järvinen M, Oja P, Vuori I
Source: Clin Physiol Funct Imaging., 2002; 22(2): 145-52, PMID: 12005157
Keywords: balance power
GID: 161; Last update: 01.12.2007