Abstract

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most prevalent cause of death in economically developed countries. This alarming situation becomes a major issue of global concern. The burden of CVD can be ameliorated by careful risk reduction and the search for viable therapeutic options. The goal of this mini review is to summarize selected studies that have examined vibrotherapy and its potential for improving cardiovascular health. Although many questions remain, presented review highlights some of the potential benefits of vibrotherapy on cardiovascular health

Keywords

Cardiovascular disease, whole body vibration, health, quality of life, intervention, physical therapy, electromyo-stimulation, exercise, metabolism, immune system