Effectiveness of Vibration and Standing Versus Standing Alone for the Treatment of Osteoporosis for People With Spinal Cord Injury.

Evaluation of Conventional and Innovative Standing Frame for the Treatment of Osteoporosis After Spinal Cord Injury

The purpose of this study is to find out if standing and/or standing with vibration works for the treatment of osteoporosis for people with a spinal cord injury.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Traumatic spinal cord injury of greater than 12 months.
• Osteopenia or osteoporosis of the hip.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or lactating females.
• Nonunion lower extremity fracture within the last 6 months.
• Bilateral hip or knee flexion contractures.
• Bilateral lower extremity total hip or knee replacement.
• Heterotopic ossification of the hip or knee.
• Concurrent treatment with a bisphosphonate.