Whole Body Vibration Therapy for Children with Disabilities: A Survey of Potential Risks and Benefits

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to remind providers of the potential risks of Whole Body Vibration Therapy (WBVT) for children with disabilities. We reviewed the current state of knowledge and learned that WBVT may have potential risk of injury for some children. To the best of our knowledge this review is the first to clarify WBVT risks. We believe WBVT may have therapeutic value but we recommend caution and offer suggestions for future research.

Keywords

• Rehabilitation
• Whole body vibration
• Cerebral palsy
• Spasticity
• Exercise
• Mobility