First, no long-term follow-up data was available after intervention so they did not investigate the long lasting effects.
Given the advantages of the WBV, which include a short application time and ease of use, this technique could be a highly effective intervention for fall prevention in the elderly, with the additional benefit of improved glycemic control in elderly patients with diabetes. Using a cohort of elderly patients with diabetic neuropathy, the present study verified the beneficial effects of adding WBV to balance exercises, which are considered an effective intervention for fall prevention and improving fall-related parameters