Update on PHI-funded Research - Carolyn P. Da Silva, PT, DSc, NCS; Claire Z. Kalpakjian, PhD

Carolyn (Kelley) Da Silva, PT, DSc, NCS, Texas Woman's University, summarizes her PHI-funded study on the effects of whole body vibration on people with post-polio syndrome. The discussion includes the benefits found in existing publications, description of typical basic vibration sessions, and description of who can and cannot participate in whole body vibration.

Claire Kalpakjian, PhD, University of Michigan, provides a summary of her PHI-funded study on the effectiveness of oral glutathione for improving health outcomes in persons with the late effects of poliomyelitis will be presented. Also included is a brief review of study findings on outcomes of physical activity, sleep, self-rated health and wellbeing.

Both presentations were given at PHI's 11th International Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, June 3, 2014.