F. Álvarez-Barbosa et al. Maturitas 79 (2014) 456–463
Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Seville, Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Auckland, Department of Human Performance Studies, Wichita State University
Twenty-nine 80–95 years old volunteers, nursing home residents were randomized to an eight-week WBV intervention group) (n = 15) or control group (n = 14)
30-sec Chair Sit to Stand (30-s CSTS) test significantly improved from baseline at 8 weeks
Functional mobility (Timed Up and Go, TUG) improved from baseline at 8 weeks
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) improved from baseline at 8 weeks
Subjects in the intervention group increased their skeletal muscle power
Improved in dynamic balance and lower limb muscle performance in the intervention group
None of the participants in the intervention group had any adverse health effects during the treatment