SynthesisThe Journal of international medical research2019
Does vibration benefit delayed-onset muscle soreness?: a meta-analysis and systematic review.
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- Physical Therapies for Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness: An Umbrella and Mapping Systematic Review with Meta-meta-analysis.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Pooled it
- Acute Effect of Percussive Massage on Cross-Section Area, Muscle Strength, and Late Muscle Pain of the Quadriceps Muscle Following a Fatigue Protocol in Physically Active Men: Randomized Clinical Trial.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Trial
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- Effect of vertical vibration stimulation at different frequencies on delayed muscle soreness in athletes: A randomized trial.Frontiers in public health · 2022Trial
- 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
- Comparison of Interventional Strategies to Improve Recovery after Eccentric Exercise-Induced Muscle Fatigue.International journal of environmental research and public health · 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
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness of TECAR and Vibration Therapy as Methods Supporting Muscle Recovery After Strenuous Eccentric Exercise.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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- Consensus on the Use of Therapeutic Interventions in Pain Management, Recovery, and Athletic Performance: A Delphi Study.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2025Article
- Comparison of the effects of cold water immersion and percussive massage on the recovery after exhausting eccentric exercise: A three-armed randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Article
- What Influences Patients Readiness for Discharge: The Case of Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of nursing management · 2024Article
- Effect of kinesio taping in combination with vibration treatment on college students' delayed-onset muscle soreness.Frontiers in physiology · 2023Article
- The Effect Of Percussive Therapy On Musculoskeletal Performance And Experiences Of Pain: A Systematic Literature Review.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2023Article
- Mechanical Vibration and Chewing Gum Methods in Orthodontic Pain Relief.Turkish journal of orthodontics · 2022Article
- The Effect of Pedal Pump Lymphatic Technique Versus Passive Recovery Following Maximal Exercise: A Randomized Cross-Over Trial.Sports medicine - open · 2022Article
- Local Vibration Reduces Muscle Damage after Prolonged Exercise in Men.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Immediate Effect of Local Vibration Therapy for Sport-induced Fatigue Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine's Holistic Theory.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveDelayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a symptom of exercise-induced muscle injury that is commonly encountered in athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Vibration is being increasingly used to prevent or treat DOMS. We therefore carried out a meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of vibration in patients with DOMS.
methodWe searched nine databases for randomized controlled trials of vibration in DOMS, from the earliest date available to 30 May 2018. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and creatine kinase (CK) levels were set as outcome measures.
resultsThe review included 10 identified studies with 258 participants. The meta-analysis indicated that vibration significantly improved the VAS at 24, 48, and 72 hours after exercise, and significantly improved CK levels at 24 and 48 hours, but not at 72 hours.
conclusionVibration is a beneficial and useful form of physiotherapy for alleviating DOMS. However, further studies are needed to clarify the role and mechanism of vibration in DOMS.
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