Whole body vibration for osteoporosis: Shaking up our treatment options [ 2015 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Belinda Beck (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Clinton Rubin ,  Prof Mark Forwood ,  Prof Sanjoy Paul

Brief description Our aim is to examine the ability of vibration alone and in combination with osteoporosis drugs to reduce hip fracture in postmenopausal women. In Australia, 1 in 2 women >60yrs, will sustain an osteoporotic fracture. Only drugs notably decrease fracture; however none are entirely effective and some patients don’t respond. Whole body vibration has emerged as a potentially effective therapy. A combination of vibration and drugs may enhance the effects of both and revolutionise treatment.

Funding Amount $AUD 961,017.86

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant