Whole Body Vibration Training in Children With Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Limited Mobility

Motorized board producing side-to-side alternating vertical sinusoidal (rotational) vibrations around a fulcrum in the mid-section of the plate. The vibration frequency can be selected by the user who stands on the board with both feet, wearing shoes. The peak-to-peak displacement to which the feet are exposed increases with the distance of the feet from the centre line of the vibrating board. Three positions marked 1, 2 and 3 are indicated on the vibrating board, corresponding to peak-to-peak displacements of 2, 4, and 6mm. The peak acceleration exerted by vibration exercise increases with higher frequencies and higher amplitudes.