ArticleEuropean journal of applied physiology2019
Local high-frequency vibration therapy following eccentric exercises reduces muscle soreness perception and posture alterations in elite athletes.
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- Effect of whole-body vibration on neuromuscular activation and explosive power of lower limb: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2022Pooled it
- Effect of Focal Vibration Technique on Lower Limb Performance: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study.Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society · 2026Trial
- Whole-body vibration decreases delayed onset muscle soreness following eccentric exercise in elite hockey players: a randomised controlled trial.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2021Trial
- Evaluation of Muscle Oxygenation Responses to Eccentric Exercise and Recovery Enhancement Using Capacitive-Resistive Electric Transfer and Vibration Therapy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Advances in Non-Pharmacological Strategies for DOMS: A Scoping and Critical Review of Recent Evidence.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Review
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness of TECAR and Vibration Therapy as Methods Supporting Muscle Recovery After Strenuous Eccentric Exercise.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Effects of vibration training combined with kinesio taping on delayed onset muscle soreness of athletes' knee joints post-DOMS induction: a randomised controlled trial.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Effects of Percussive Massage Treatments on Symptoms Associated with Eccentric Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of Focal Muscle Vibration in the Recovery of Neuromotor Hypofunction: A Systematic Review.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2023Review
- Plastic changes induced by muscle focal vibration: A possible mechanism for long-term motor improvements.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2023Article
- When Two Is Better Than One: A Pilot Study on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Plus Muscle Vibration in Treating Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women.Brain sciences · 2022Article
- Slow-Speed Resistance Training Increases Skeletal Muscle Contractile Properties and Power Production Capacity in Elite Futsal Players.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2020Article
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Abstract
purposeExercise-induced muscle damage produces painful sensations (delayed onset of muscle soreness, DOMS). DOMS causes compensatory postural adaptations, which in turn affect athletes' walking and running gait biomechanics. It is still debated whether the postural changes are due to impaired proprioception or pain perception. To disambiguate between these two contrasting hypotheses, we designed a study that tested post-exercise postural adjustments in two groups of athletes: a group who was administered a vibration therapy (VT), to attenuate pain perception, and a control group.
methodsThirty professional futsal players were tested on five different occasions: baseline, eccentric exercises (EE) session day, 24, 48 and 72 h after EE. Vibration therapy (120 Hz) was applied on legs muscles for 15 min in the experimental group, while no vibration was applied in the control group. The measurements included: isokinetic evaluation, stabilometric test, perceived soreness evaluation and serum levels of creatine kinase, and lactate dehydrogenase.
results48 h after EE, the control group showed changes in biomechanical parameters (antero-rotations of pelvis, p < 0.05). A substantial alteration in the hip kinematics was found, associated to a reduced contractile force (p < 0.01) and soreness perception. On the contrary, the VT group did not show any change in posture and pain perception. High-intensity VT decreases EE effects on muscle strength and DOMS.
conclusionsDOMS significantly changes athletes' posture; but postural changes disappear following a VT therapy that decreases pain perception. It is concluded that soreness perception is the main cause of postural changes and that its effects can be counteracted using VT therapy.
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