Effects of 3 weeks' whole body vibration training on muscle strength and functional mobility in hospitalized persons with multiple sclerosis.

Background: Exercise therapy in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) is effective for improving muscle strength and functional mobility.

Objective: To investigate, in MS patients attending an in-patient rehabilitation program, the additional effects of a 3-week exercise program, performed on a whole body vibration platform, on muscle strength and functionality.

Methods: Median Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) of participating patients was 5.