Changes in the Biomechanical Properties of Ankle Plantarflexors Following 8-week Resistance Training with or without Whole-Body Vibration in Older Women

Recently there have been a large number of studies examining the potential therapeutic effects of whole body vibration (WBV). Numerous studies have shown that low magnitude, high frequency vibration (LMHFV) can be anabolic for muscle and bone. Vibration has been applied to both animals and humans with notable increases in muscle cross-sectional area as well as strength [1, 4, 7]. Both high (3 G) and low (0.3 G) vibratory stimuli have been reported to initiate an increase in bone density and subsequently bone strength [3, 5]. The effects of LMHFV on other dense connective tissue types have been relatively unexplored. Legerlotz et al. investigated the response of rat Achilles tendons to 2 G WBV and found no effect on biomechanical properties [2]. However, Legerlotz’s experiment applied between 2–7 minutes of vibration a day which is significantly less than other studies as well as clinical applications. The goal of our study was to determine the effects of vibration level on the structural and material properties of intact ligaments and tendons. We hypothesized that vibration, a passive surrogate for exercise, may contribute to ligament and tendon strengthening.

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The effect of whole-body vibration and resistance training on muscle strength in a 13-year-old boy with m. biceps femoris lesion and posttraumatic calcification

Vojnosanitetski pregled ◽

10.2298/vsp140228040p ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 72 (7) ◽

pp. 646-650

Author(s):

Milan Pantovic ◽

Dejan Madic ◽

Boris Popovic ◽

Maja Batez ◽

Jelena Obradovic

Keyword(s):

Resistance Training ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Biceps Femoris ◽

Peak Torque ◽

Muscle Group ◽

Whole Body ◽

Strength Increase ◽

Body Vibration ◽

Bilateral Deficit

Introduction. Skeletal muscle atrophy is a common adaptation after major muscle lesion of m. biceps femoris that results in numerous health-sport related complications. Resistance strength training and whole-body vibration (WBV) have been recognized as an effective tool, which attenuates atrophy and evokes hypertrophy. Case report. We presented a 13-year-old boy with a lesion of m. biceps femoris and posttraumatic calcification sustained in soccer training session 6 month prior participation in this study. The patient underwent training 3 times a week for 7 weeks, including unilateral progressive WBV + resistance training (RT) of the right hamstrings muscle group using WBV and weights. Hamstrings muscle strength was measured using a Cybex isokinetic dynamometer. At the end of week 4, the patient peak torque value of the involved leg increased from 39% body weight (BW) to 72% BW and bilateral deficit decreased from -64% to -35%; at the end of week 7 the participant?s peak torque value of the involved leg increased from 72% BW to 98% BW and bilateral deficit decreased from -35% to -3%, respectively. Conclusion. Unilateral WBV + RT protocol evokes strength increase in the hamstrings muscle group. This case study suggests that adding WBV, as well as the RT program have to be considered in the total management of strength disbalance. Further studies are needed to verify the efficiency of WBV + RT protocol over the classic physical therapy exercise program.

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Effects of combined whole body vibration and resistance training on lower quadrants electromyographic activity, muscle strength and power in athletes

The Foot ◽

10.1016/j.foot.2021.101844 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 101844

Author(s):

Nitin Kumar Arora ◽

Saurabh Sharma ◽

Sana Saifi ◽

Shalini Sharma ◽

Ishant Kumar Arora

Keyword(s):

Resistance Training ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Whole Body ◽

Electromyographic Activity ◽

Body Vibration

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High-Frequency and Low-Magnitude Whole Body Vibration with Rest Days is More Effective in Improving Skeletal Micro-Morphology and Biomechanical Properties in Ovariectomised Rodents

Hip International ◽

10.5301/hip.2012.9033 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 218-226 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Renshi Ma ◽

Dong Zhu ◽

He Gong ◽

Guishan Gu ◽

Xu Huang ◽

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Keyword(s):

High Frequency ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Biomechanical Properties ◽

Whole Body ◽

Body Vibration ◽

Micro Morphology ◽

Low Magnitude

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Effects of Whole Body Vibration and Resistance Training on Bone Mineral Density and Anthropometry in Obese Postmenopausal Women

Journal of Osteoporosis ◽

10.1155/2014/702589 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Moushira Erfan Zaki

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Bone Mineral Density ◽

Resistance Training ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Bone Mineral ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Whole Body ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Exercise Programs ◽

Body Vibration

Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of two exercise programs, whole body vibration and resistance training on bone mineral density (BMD) and anthropometry in obese postmenopausal women.Material and Methods. Eighty Egyptian obese postmenopausal women were enrolled in this study; their age ranged from 50 to 68 years. Their body mass index ranged (30–36 kg/m2). The exercise prescription consisted of whole body vibration (WBV) and resistance training. Bone mineral density (BMD) and anthropometrical parameters were measured at the beginning and at the end of the study. Changes from baseline to eight months in BMD and anthropometric parameters were investigated.Results. BMD at the greater trochanter, at ward's triangle, and at lumbar spine were significantly higher after physical training, using both WBV and resistive training. Moreover, both exercise programs were effective in BMI and waist to the hip ratio. Simple and multiple regression analyses showed significant associations between physical activity duration and BMD at all sites. The highest values ofR2were found for the models incorporating WBV plus BMI.Conclusion. The study suggests that both types of exercise modalities had a similar positive effect on BMD at all sites in obese postmenopausal women. Significant association was noted between physical activity and anthropometric variables and BMD measures at all sites.

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Effects of resistance training with whole-body vibration on muscle fitness in untrained adults

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports ◽

10.1111/j.1600-0838.2011.01352.x ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 84-95 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Y. Osawa ◽

Y. Oguma

Keyword(s):

Resistance Training ◽

Whole Body Vibration ◽

Whole Body ◽

Body Vibration ◽

Muscle Fitness

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