Melchiorri et al. 2007
Italy
Downs & Black =15
Pre-Post
N=10

Population: 10 men with mean age 34±4 yrs; Level of injury: Between 8th and 10th dorsal vertebra; TSI: 8±3 yrs.
Treatment: Vibration using handlebars and four series of maximal speed arm curls with the load being increased with each series to 5,8,10, and 15% of individual’s body weight (handlebar and extra load together) at frequency of 30 Hz. Subjects exposed to vibrations for 12 weeks, 5x/wk, 5min/session.
Outcome measures: BMC and BMD by DXA (total body)

1.  Total DXA measurements corresponding to BMC and BMD showed no statistically significant differences between three time points. Segmental analysis showed a non-significant increased in BMD for both arms.