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Mechanical vibration therapy (low frequency, low intensity) inhibits bone loss and improves bone density in postmenopausal women, particularly at the femur.
If you cannot perform high-impact exercise due to joint issues or fracture risk, consider using a whole-body vibration platform (30 Hz, low intensity) for 8-12 weeks. It can help maintain bone density, especially in the hips, and improve balance. However, it should be used as a supplement to, not a replacement for, active exercise and strength training whenever possible.
Rubin and cols. (38) demonstrated that vibratory stimuli in the form of a vibrating platform of low frequency and intensity (30 Hz, 0.2 g) inhibited bone loss in the spine and femur in osteopenic women with low weight... after one year of treatment.
Why this rating
Cited studies show consistent benefits, though the paper notes more studies are needed.
Source
Physical exercise and osteoporosis: effects of different types of exercises on bone and physical function of postmenopausal women
Linda Denise Fernandes Moreira et al. · Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia · 2014
DOI 10.1590/0004-2730000003374
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