No prior experience with whole-body vibration therapy or exposure to vibration-related occupations or sports.
Aged between 18 and 65 years.
Clinically diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and classified as Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) stage II, III, or IV.
No history of hospitalization within the past two months.
No participation in any rehabilitation program within the past two months.
Able to comply with the exercise training program.
Aged 18 years or older.
You may not be if
Pregnancy.
Acute thrombosis.
Severe cardiovascular disease.
Presence of a cardiac pacemaker.
Recent wounds due to injury or surgery.
Hip or knee implants.
Acute hernia, intervertebral disc degeneration, or spondylolysis.
Severe diabetes mellitus.
Epilepsy.
Recent infection.
Severe migraine.
Tumor.
Recently implanted intrauterine device, metal pins, or metal plates.
Kidney stones.
Organ failure.
Presence of musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological, cardiovascular conditions, or any form of acute or chronic pain.
Participation in other research studies concurrently.
Regular exercise habits (engaging in moderate-intensity exercise ≥3 times per week).
COPD
Severe respiratory diseases (e.g., bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, or tuberculosis).
Current smokers.
Hip or knee implants.
Severe joint disease or history of lower extremity surgery.
History of vitreous hemorrhage.
Dependence on supplemental oxygen.
Severe alcohol abuse (\>80 g/day).
Severe malnutrition (BMI \< 19 kg/m²).
Pregnancy.
Acute thrombosis.
Presence of a cardiac pacemaker.
Recent wounds due to injury or surgery.
Acute hernia, intervertebral disc degeneration, or spondylolysis.
Severe diabetes mellitus.
Epilepsy.
Recent infection.
Severe migraine.
Tumor.
Recently implanted intrauterine device, metal pins, or metal plates.
Kidney stones.
Organ failure.
Altered consciousness or inability to comply with assessments.
Participation in other research studies concurrently
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