A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has shown that whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy is ineffective in preventing bone density loss. WBV involves standing on a small, motor-driven, oscillating platform which produces upward accelerations from the feet…
Day: November 17, 2011
Depressive Symptoms Linked to Mobility Limitations in Older African Americans
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has identified demographic and health-related characteristics connected with limited mobility in African Americans. The study was featured in a recent issue of the Journal of…