Category: Muscular Dystrophy
  • Eur J Paediatr Neurol, 2014; 18(2): 140-9

    Whole-body vibration training in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy.

    Vry J, Schubert IJ, Semler O, Haug V, Schonau E, Kirschner J

    Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Mathildenstrasse 1, 79106 Freiburg, Germany. Electronic address: Julia.vry@uniklinik-freiburg.de.

    Abstract

    INTRODUCTION: Whole-body-vibration training is >

  • J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact. 2013 Mar;13(1):13-8.

    Whole body vibration therapy in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy – a prospective observational study.

    Söderpalm AC, Kroksmark AK, Magnusson P, Karlsson J, Tulinius M, Swolin-Eide D.

    Source

    Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Östra, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden. ann-charlott.soderpalm@vgregion.se

    Abstract

    OBJECTIVES:

    To study the tolerability of >

  • Clin Physiol Funct Imaging, 2011; 31(2): 139-44

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

    Herrero AJ, Martin J, Martin T, Garcia-Lopez D, Garatachea N, Jimenez B, Marin PJ
    Research Center on Physical Disability, ASPAYM Castilla y Leon, Valladolid, Spain. jaherrero@oficinas.aspaymcyl.org

    Abstract

    Purpose:  The purpose of this study was to investigate >

  • Vibration therapy tolerated in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a pilot study.
    Pediatr Neurol. 2014 Jul;51(1):126-9
    Myers KA1, Ramage B2, Khan A3, Mah JK4.

    Abstract

    BACKGROUND:
    Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an X-linked recessive muscular dystrophy. Clinical management primarily involves rehabilitation strategies aimed at preserving functional mobility as long as possible. Side-alternating vibration therapy is a >