ArticleThe Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association2018
Effects of local vibration therapy on various performance parameters: a narrative literature review.
Article in The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06227637 (Local Muscle Vibration Versus Muscle Energy Technique In Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction), which is not on this map. Cited by 27 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Local Muscle Vibration Versus Muscle Energy Technique In Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Who cites it
27 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Vibration therapy to improve pain and function in patients with chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Pooled it
- A Comparison of the Effects of Foam Rolling and Stretching on Physical Performance. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2021Pooled it
- Acute Effects of Percussive Massage Intensity on Change-of-Direction Performance, Vertical Jump Kinetics, and Neuromuscular Performance Across Morning and Evening Sessions in Trained Male Football Players.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Trial
- Intermittent vibrational stimulation can affect the lower limb kinematics three months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomised controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- The effect of percussion massage therapy on the recovery of delayed onset muscle soreness in physically active young men-a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in public health · 2025Trial
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- A Comparison of the Acute Effects of Percussion Massage Therapy and Static Stretching on Hamstring Elasticity.Ethiopian journal of health sciences · 2023Trial
- Effect of low-magnitude, variable-frequency vibration therapy on pain threshold levels and mobility in adults with moderate knee osteoarthritis-randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Trial
- Comparison of The Effect of High- and Low-Frequency Vibration Foam Rolling on The Quadriceps Muscle.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2022Trial
- Comparison of A Single Vibration Foam Rolling and Static Stretching Exercise on the Muscle Function and Mechanical Properties of the Hamstring Muscles.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2022Trial
- A comparison of foam rolling and vibration foam rolling on the quadriceps muscle function and mechanical properties.European journal of applied physiology · 2021Trial
- Effects of Mechano-Sonic Vibration Therapy on Muscle Strength, Pain, and Joint Function in Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective, Case-Control Study.Journal of personalized medicine · 2026Article
- Acute cardiovascular and cerebral blood flow responses to high frequency, low amplitude vibration on the neck.Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) · 2025Article
- Effects of Foam Roller, and Massage Ball with and Without Vibration on Squat Load-Velocity Profile of Resistance Trained Adults.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2025Article
- Effect of Local Vibration and Thoracolumbar Orthosis on Thoracic Kyphosis Angle and Trunk Flexor and Extensor Muscles in Older Adults With Hyperkyphosis: A Randomized Control Trial.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Effect of Local Vibration Therapy on Pain, Joint Position Sense, Kinesiophobia, and Disability in Cervical Disc Herniation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- The Acute Effect of Percussive Massage Intervention with and without Heat Application on Plantar Flexor Muscles' Passive and Active Properties.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2024Article
- Acute Effects of Handheld Vibration Massage on Posterior Shoulder Soft Tissues.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2024Article
- The Effects of Massage Guns on Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2023Review
- The Effect Of Percussive Therapy On Musculoskeletal Performance And Experiences Of Pain: A Systematic Literature Review.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2023Article
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Abstract
introductionThe therapeutic effects of local muscle vibration (LMV) remain controversial due to a lack of specific protocols. This review was conducted to better understand the effects of various LMV application protocols.
methodsA comprehensive literature search was performed based on title and abstract and a set of predetermined inclusion criteria. Study quality was then evaluated via the PEDro scale.
results23 articles were returned initially, and 21 studies were evaluated. The average PEDro score was 5.97/10. Reported outcome measures included muscle activation, strength, power, and range of motion / flexibility. The frequency and amplitude of LMV ranged from 5 - 300 Hz and 0.12-12 mm respectively, and duration from 6 seconds - 30 minutes.
conclusionMost studies found that LMV elicits beneficial changes in the mentioned outcome measures. However, the methodological procedures used are quite heterogeneous. Further research is needed to understand the optimal application of LMV.
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