| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8558960 | Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Older individuals are at high risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. As seen in the study, WBV improves HRV; and may help reduce risk of cardiac ailments. Moreover, WBV does not require extensive physical activity on the part of the participant. This makes WBV potentially beneficial to the elderly population. Further studies on WBV using different frequencies and training schedules may improve its applicability in clinics.
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Authors
Maria das Graças Bastos Licurci, Alessandra de Almeida Fagundes, Emilia Angela Lo Schiavo Arisawa,