Review Article

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 COPDII
WBV may improve quality of lifeII and III-1
WBV does not add clinically meaningful stress on the cardiorespiratory system III-1