ba0006oc11 | (1) | ICCBH2017
Hogler Wolfgang
, Bishop Nick
, Arundel Paul
, Scott Janis
, Mughal Zulf
, Padidela Raja
, Nightingale Peter
, Shaw Nick
, Crabtree Nicola
Objectives: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a bone fragility disorder associated with reduced muscle size, dynamic muscle function and mobility. This paired randomised controlled pilot study assessed the effect of whole body vibration (WBV) training on bone density and geometry, muscle size and function, mobility, and balance in children with OI.Methods: Twenty-four children (516 years) with OI types 1,4 and limited mobility (defined as a Childhood...