hrp0082p1-d3-56 | Bone (1) | ESPE2014

Effect of a Vibration Based Rehabilitation Concept On Bone and Muscle Development in Children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Semler Oliver , Hoyer-Kuhn Heike , Stark Christina , Struebing Nora , Goebel Oranna , Schoenau Eckhard

Introduction: Osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare disease leading to immobility by recurrent fractures, hyperlaxicity of ligaments, short stature and muscular weakness. Beside drug treatment and surgical procedures physiotherapy is one of the most important treatment approaches to increase mobility. The objective of our analysis was to evaluate the effect of a new standardized 12 months physiotherapy concept including whole body vibration over 6 months on motor function and bone...