Trial reportJournal of athletic training
A comparison of whole-body vibration and resistance training on total work in the rotator cuff.
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- WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION EXERCISE IS WELL TOLERATED IN PATIENTS WITH DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM · 2017Pooled it
- Effects of whole body vibration with exercise therapy versus exercise therapy alone on flexibility, vertical jump height, agility and pain in athletes with patellofemoral pain: a randomized clinical trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Trial
- Efficacy of Whole-Body Vibration on Scapular Muscle Activation Pattern and Latency Timing in Modified Push-Up Position in Overhead Athletes: A Randomized Control Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Vibration-Enhanced Suspension Training for Glenohumeral Stability and Strength after Shoulder Subluxation: A Case Series.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2025Article
- A Pre-Post Study on the Cardiorespiratory Response to Different Protocols of Exposure on a Vibratory Platform in Young Healthy Individuals.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Whole-Body Vibration Exercise in Different Postures on Handgrip Strength in Healthy Women: A Cross-Over Study.Frontiers in physiology · 2020Article
- I.S.Mu.L.T - Rotator Cuff Tears Guidelines.Muscles, ligaments and tendons journalArticle
- Transmission of Acceleration From a Synchronous Vibration Exercise Platform to the Head During Dynamic Squats.Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis SocietyArticle
- Relevance of Whole-Body Vibration Exercises on Muscle Strength/Power and Bone of Elderly Individuals.Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis SocietyArticle
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Abstract
contextWhole-body vibration machines are a relatively new technology being implemented in the athletic setting. Numerous authors have examined the proposed physiologic mechanisms of vibration therapy and performance outcomes. Changes have mainly been observed in the lower extremity after individual exercises, with minimal attention to the upper extremity and resistance training programs.
objectiveTo examine the effects of a novel vibration intervention directed at the upper extremity as a precursor to a supervised, multijoint dynamic resistance training program.
designRandomized controlled trial.
settingNational Collegiate Athletic Association Division IA institution. PATIENTS OR OTHER
participantsThirteen female student-athletes were divided into the following 2 treatment groups: (1) whole-body vibration and resistance training or (2) resistance training only. INTERVENTION(S): Participants in the vibration and resistance training group used an experimental vibration protocol of 2 x 60 seconds at 4 mm and 50 Hz, in a modified push-up position, 3 times per week for 10 weeks, just before their supervised resistance training session. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Isokinetic total work measurements of the rotator cuff were collected at baseline and at week 5 and week 10.
resultsNo differences were found between the treatment groups (P > .05). However, rotator cuff output across time increased in both groups (P < .05).
conclusionsAlthough findings did not differ between the groups, the use of whole-body vibration as a precursor to multijoint exercises warrants further investigation because of the current lack of literature on the topic. Our results indicate that indirectly strengthening the rotator cuff using a multijoint dynamic resistance training program is possible.
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