Whilst exposure to vibration is traditionally regarded as perilous, recent research has
focussed on potential benefits. Here, the physical principles of forced oscillations are …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of vibration on the mechanical properties
of arm flexors. A group of 12 international level boxers, all members of the Italian national …

Occupationally used high‐frequency vibration is supposed to have negative effects on blood
flow and muscle strength. Conversely, low‐frequency vibration used as a training tool …

ABSTRACT TORVINEN, S., P. KANNUS, H. SIEVANEN, TA JARVINEN, M. PASANEN, S.
KONTULAINEN, TL JARVINEN, M. JA RVINEN, P. OJA, and I. VUORI. Effect of four-month …

Bruyere O, Wuidart MA, Di Palma E, Goulay M, Ethgen O, Richy F, Reginster JY. Controlled
whole body vibration to decrease fall risk and improve health-related quality of life of nursing …

Recent animal studies have given evidence that vibration loading may be an efficient and
safe way to improve mass and mechanical competence of bone, thus providing great …

Abstract Fagnani F, Giombini A, Di Cesare A, Pigozzi F, Di Salvo V: The effects of a whole-
body vibration program on muscle performance and flexibility in female athletes. Am J Phys …

Background: Circulation plays a vital role in tissue healing. Increases in muscle flexibility
and strength, secretion of hormones important in the regeneration and repair process, blood …

Context: Several groups have undertaken studies to evaluate the physiologic effects of
whole-body vibration (WBV). However, the value of WBV in a training program remains …

Previous studies have shown that prolonged vibration of the rectus femoris decreases
maximal voluntary knee extension performance in the ipsilateral leg. In the present study …