A three month controlled intervention of intermittent whole body vibration designed to improve functional ability and attenuate bone loss in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition that results in pain and disability. Patients with RA have a decreased functional ability and are forced into a sedentary lifestyle and as such, these patients often become predisposed to poor bone health. Patients with RA may a...

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Main Authors: Prioreschi, A., Tikly, M., McVeigh, Joanne
Format: Journal Article
Published: Biomed Central Ltd 2014
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/11542