Combined effects of whole body vibration and unstable shoes on balance measures in older adults: A randomized clinical trial.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of 4 weeks of whole body vibration training on balance in older adults who word two different types of shoes: unstable (unstable group) versus standard shoes (stable group).

Design: Randomized, single-blind clinical trial.

Participants: Seventy eight eligible older adults were initially enrolled; 59 participants (mean age 69.