Benefits of Whole-Body Vibration, as a Component of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation, in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Narrative Review with a Suitable Approach

Table 4

Descriptors of WBV based on ISMNI recommendations.

Authors	Vibration device	Vibration direction	Vibration frequency	Peak-to-peak displacement	Gravitational force	Accuracy	Skidding	Foot position
Braz Júnior et al., 2015 [22]	Power Plate	Not stated	35 Hz; 35 Hz	1 mm; 2 mm	2.46 g; 4.92 g	Not assessed	Not assessed	200 mm apart
Greulich et al., 2014 [23]	Galileo	Side alternating	12 Hz; 26 Hz; 26 Hz	3 mm; 4 mm; 6 mm	0.86 g; 5.43 g; 8.15 g	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not stated
Furness et al., 2014 [24]	Amazing Super Health	Side alternating	25 Hz	2 mm	2.52 g	Assessed	Assessed	200 mm from axis of rotation
Furness et al., 2013 [25]	Amazing Super Health	Side alternating	25 Hz	2 mm	2.52 g	Assessed	Assessed	200 mm from axis of rotation
Pleguezuelos et al., 2013 [26]	Fitybe excel pro	Vertical	35 Hz	4 mm	9.85 g	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not stated
Gloeckl et al., 2012 [27]	Galileo	Side alternating	24 Hz; 25 Hz; 26 Hz	6 mm	Cannot be calculated	Not assessed	Not assessed	Not stated

Peak-to-peak amplitude reported.