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 5
Statement of evidence for WBV interventions among people with COPD.
Statement
Level of evidence
WBV improves performance of field tests that simulate activities of daily living (e.g., 6MWT and sit-to-stand test)
II and III-1
WBV improves serum markers associated with COPD
II
WBV may improve quality of life
II and III-1
WBV does not add clinically meaningful stress on the cardiorespiratory system