Vibration as an exercise modality: how it may work, and what its potential might be
J Rittweger - European journal of applied physiology, 2010 - Springer
Whilst exposure to vibration is traditionally regarded as perilous, recent research has
focussed on potential benefits. Here, the physical principles of forced oscillations are …
focussed on potential benefits. Here, the physical principles of forced oscillations are …
Influence of vibration on mechanical power and electromyogram activity in human arm flexor muscles
C Bosco, M Cardinale, O Tsarpela - European journal of applied …, 1999 - Springer
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 …
of arm flexors. A group of 12 international level boxers, all members of the Italian national …
Whole‐body vibration exercise leads to alterations in muscle blood volume
K Kerschan‐Schindl, S Grampp, C Henk… - Clinical …, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
flow and muscle strength. Conversely, low‐frequency vibration used as a training tool …
[PDF][PDF] Effect of four-month vertical whole body vibration on performance and balance
S Torvinen, P Kannus, H Sievänen… - Medicine & Science …, 2002 - researchgate.net
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 …
KONTULAINEN, TL JARVINEN, M. JA RVINEN, P. OJA, and I. VUORI. Effect of four-month …
Controlled whole body vibration to decrease fall risk and improve health-related quality of life of nursing home residents
O Bruyere, MA Wuidart, E Di Palma, M Gourlay… - Archives of physical …, 2005 - Elsevier
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 …
whole body vibration to decrease fall risk and improve health-related quality of life of nursing …
Effect of 8‐month vertical whole body vibration on bone, muscle performance, and body balance: a randomized controlled study
S Torvinen, P Kannus, H Sievänen… - Journal of bone and …, 2003 - academic.oup.com
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 …
safe way to improve mass and mechanical competence of bone, thus providing great …
The effects of a whole-body vibration program on muscle performance and flexibility in female athletes
F Fagnani, A Giombini, A Di Cesare… - American journal of …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
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 …
body vibration program on muscle performance and flexibility in female athletes. Am J Phys …
The effect of whole body vibration on lower extremity skin blood flow in normal subjects
EB Lohman III, JS Petrofsky… - Medical Science …, 2007 - medscimonit.com
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 …
and strength, secretion of hormones important in the regeneration and repair process, blood …
[HTML][HTML] Improving strength and postural control in young skiers: whole-body vibration versus equivalent resistance training
NN Mahieu, E Witvrouw, D Van de Voorde… - Journal of athletic …, 2006 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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 …
whole-body vibration (WBV). However, the value of WBV in a training program remains …
Prolonged muscle vibration reduces maximal voluntary knee extension performance in both the ipsilateral and the contralateral limb in man
SW Jackson, DL Turner - European journal of applied physiology, 2003 - Springer
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 …
maximal voluntary knee extension performance in the ipsilateral leg. In the present study …