This study analyzed leg muscle activity during whole-body vibration (WBV) training. Subjects performed standard unloaded isometric exercises on a vibrating platform (Power Plate): high squat (HS), low squat (LS), and 1-legged squat (OL). Muscle activity of the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and gastrocnemius was recorded in 15 men (age 21.2 +/- 0.8 years) through use of surf...

Muscle strain is one of the most common injuries, resulting in a decreased range of motion (ROM) in this group of muscles. Systematic stretching over a period of time is needed to increase the ROM. The purpose of this study was to determine if whole-body vibration (WBV) training would have a positive effect on flexibility training (contract-release method) and thereby on the ROM of the hamstrin...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) training in individuals after stroke. DESIGN A double-blind randomized controlled study with assessments pre- and posttraining. SETTING A university hospital rehabilitation department. PARTICIPANTS Participants (N=31; mean age ± SD, 62±7 y; 6-101 mo poststroke) were randomized to an intervention group or a control group. IN...

BACKGROUND Several studies have reported the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) training on muscle strength. This systematic review investigates the current evidence regarding the effects of WBV training on quadriceps muscle strength in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). DATA SOURCES We searched PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, PEDro, and Science citation index for research articles...

In a previous epidemiological study we reported that the prevalence (45.8%) of low-back pain (LBP) and the two-year incidence (25.9%) of LBP in 284 male taxi drivers in Japan was comparable with rates reported for other occupational drivers in which LBP frequently occurs. LBP was significantly related with the level of uncomfortable road vibrations, and, importantly, increased with total mileag...

BACKGROUND Whole body vibration (WBV) confers a continuous vibration stimuli to the body. While some reports have described the effects of WBV on bone mineral density, muscle mass, muscle power, study of WBV effects on body composition in postmenopausal women is rare. The aim of this pilot study was to examine the effect of WBV on the changes of body weight and body composition in postmenopausa...

Whole-body vibration (WBV) is a new exercise method, with good acceptance among sedentary subjects. The metabolic response to WBV has not been well documented. Three groups of male subjects, inactive (SED), endurance (END) and strength trained (SPRINT) underwent a session of side-alternating WBV composed of three 3-min exercises (isometric half-squat, dynamic squat, dynamic squat with added loa...

whole body vibration (wbv) is a contemporary treatment modality that holds promise as an exercise training method in health–compromised individuals. a growing number of studies on individuals with parkinson disease are examining whether wbv improves balance and functional mobility. however, interpreting wbv studies is challenging since there is variability in the manner in which wbv interventio...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of acute whole-body vibration (WBV) on static and dynamic balance and flexibility. Eight female and eight male, mean age 25 ± 3 years, college students volunteered to participate in the study. In randomized cross-over study design, participants were assigned to complete four treatment conditions: shoes + CONTROL (CON), shoes + WBV, no shoes ...