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TheraPlate Studies

Evaluation of the Effects of a Training Programme for Patients With Prolonged Fatigue on Physiological Parameters and Fatigue Complaints: University of Amsterdam, Academic Medical Center Department, Coronel Institute of Occupational Health; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18842578
The Effect of 30Hz vs 50Hz passive vibration and duration on skin blood flow in the arm: Department of Physical Therapy. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18301353
Acute Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Muscle Activity, Strength, and Power: Neuromuscular Laboratory Department of Health, Leisure & Exercise Science. Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16686550
Power-Plate Stimulates Recovery After Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rupture: Lutrina Klinik, Department of Knee Surgery, Kaiserslautern, Germany; http://www.vibratech.co.il/_Uploads/dbsAttachedFiles/174.-Power-Plate-stimulates-recovery-after-anterior-criacte-ligament-rupture.pdf
The Feasibility of Whole Body Vibration in Institutionalised Elderly Persons and its Influence on Muscle Performance, Balance and Mobility: A Randomised Controlled Trial: Gerontology, Free University of Brussels, Revalidation Sciences & Physical Therapy; http://www.springerlink.com/content/880215140079147l/
Effects of Whole Body Vibration Training on Different Devices on Bone Mineral Density: Institute of Medical Physics University of Erlangen-Nueremberg, Germany.; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20980923
Efficiency of vibration exercise for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients: Institut für Physiologie und Anatomie, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Germany and Trainingsinstitut Prof. Dr. Baum GmbH, Köln, Germany. Trainingsinstitut Prof. Dr. Baum GmbH, Köln, Germany; http://www.medsci.org/v04p0159.htm
Effect of 6-month whole body vibration training on hip density, muscle strength, and postural control in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled pilot study: Laboratory of Motor Control, Department of Kinesiology, Faculteit Lichamelijke Opvoeding en Kinesitherapie, Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15040822
Whole body vibration as an adjunct to static stretching: Brigham Young University, Human Performance Research Center; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20535662
Use of Vibration-Assisted Exercise in Fybromyalgia Patients: Danko M, Le, Vu, Todd, Carol, Waylonis, GW; http://www.powerplate.com/pdfs/technology/scientific/Danko2006-FibromyalgiaPatients.pdf
Whole-Body Vibration Induced Adaptation in Knee Extensors; Consequences of Initial Strength, Vibration Frequency, and Joint Angle: National Strength and Conditioning Association; http://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Abstract/2007/05000/Whole_Body_Vibration_Induced_Adaptation_in_Knee.52.aspx
Effects of 6 weeks of periodized squat training with or without whole-body vibration on short-term adaptations in jump performance within recreationally resistance trained men: Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, Department of Health and Exercise Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18978620
Effects of whole-body vibration training on sprint running kinematics and explosive strength performance: Track and Field Unit, Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Athens, Athens, Greece; http://www.jssm.org/vol6/n1/5/v6n1-5pdf.pdf
Is Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) Exercise Or WBV Exercise Combined With Balance Exercise In Female Patients With Osteoarthritis In The Knee A Potential Rehabilitation Intervention?: Aaboe, J, Trans, T, Lund, H, Henriksen, M, Christensen, R, Danneskiold-Samsø, B, Bliddal, H & Kiens, B 2007; Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, vol. 15, Supplement C, pp. C219-C220.
Display strobing: An effective countermeasure against visual blur from whole-body vibration: Adelstein, BD, Kaiser, MK, Beutter, BR, McCann, RS & Anderson, MR 2013; Acta Astronautica, vol. 92, no. 1, pp. 53-64.
Whole-Body Vibration During Passive Standing in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury: Effects of Plate Choice, Frequency, Amplitude, and Subject’s Posture on Vibration Propagation: Alizadeh-Meghrazi, M, Masani, K, Popovic, MR & Craven, BC 2012; PM&R, vol. 4, no. 12, pp. 963-975.
Acute effects of whole body vibration on directionality and reaction time latency of trunk muscles: The importance of rest and implications for spine stability: Arora, N & Grenier, SG 2013; Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 394-401.
during whole body vibration: Avelar, NCP, Ribeiro, VGC, Mezêncio, B, Fonseca, SF, Tossige-Gomes, R, da Costa, SJ, Szmuchrowski, L, Gripp, F, Coimbra, CC & Lacerda, ACR 2013, ‘Influence of the knee flexion on muscle activation and transmissibility; Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, vol. 23, no. 4, pp. 844-850.
Predicting discomfort from whole-body vertical vibration when sitting with an inclined backrest: Basri, B & Griffin, MJ 2013; Applied Ergonomics, vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 423-434.
What are the clinical characteristics of patients improving their gait and body balance with whole body vibration? Results of a 3-month randomized controlled trial: Beaudart, C, Buckinx, F, Maquet, D, Crielaard, J-M, Reginster, J-Y & Bruyère, O 2013; European Geriatric Medicine, vol. 4, Supplement 1, p. S53.
Effects of 8 months of twice-weekly high versus low intensity whole body vibration on risk factors for hip fracture in postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial: Beck, BR & Norling, TL 2009; Bone, vol. 44, Supplement 1, pp. S70-S71.
Effects of combined whole-body vibration and resistance training on muscular strength and bone metabolism in postmenopausal women: Bemben, DA, Palmer, IJ, Bemben, MG & Knehans, AW 2010; Bone, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 650-656.
Inflammation in a Murine Model: Berdel, HO, Moore, D, Davis, F, Liu, JY, Yin, H, Mozaffari, M, Yu, JC & Baban, B 2014, ‘The effect of Whole Body Vibration on Life Expectancy, Cell Damage and; Journal of Surgical Research, vol. 186, no. 2, p. 499.
Hémorragie intra-vitréenne et « whole-body vibration training » — une association ?: Bertschinger, DR & Dosso, A 2008; Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie, vol. 31, no. 8, pp. 790.e1-790.e3.
Objective and subjective responses of seated subjects while reading Hindi newspaper under multi axis whole-body vibration: Bhiwapurkar, MK, Saran, VH & Harsha, SP 2011; International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, vol. 41, no. 6, pp. 625-633.
Changes in balance, functional performance and fall risk following whole body vibration training and vitamin D supplementation in institutionalized elderly women. A 6 month randomized controlled trial: Bogaerts, A, Delecluse, C, Boonen, S, Claessens, AL, Milisen, K & Verschueren, SMP 2011; Gait & Posture, vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 466-472.
individuals: A 1 year randomized controlled trial: Bogaerts, A, Verschueren, S, Delecluse, C, Claessens, AL & Boonen, S 2007, ‘Effects of whole body vibration training on postural control in older; Gait & Posture, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 309-316.
Evaluation of whole-body vibration exposure using a fourth power method and comparison with ISO 2631: Boileau, P-E, Turcot, D & Scory, H 1989; Journal of Sound and Vibration, vol. 129, no. 1, pp. 143-154.
Back disorders and occupational exposure to whole-body vibration: Boshuizen, HC, Bongers, PM & Hulshof, CTJ 1990; International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 55-59.
Trunk Neuromuscular Responses to a Single Whole-Body Vibration Session in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study: Boucher, J-A, Abboud, J, Dubois, J-D, Legault, E, Descarreaux, M & Henchoz, Y 2013; Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, vol. 36, no. 9, pp. 564-571.
Modern therapeutic methods and high technology (Power Plate and resistance exercise) for osteoporosis hindered: Boughdadi, FA, Said, HA, Salama-Younes, M & Qatwan, NHS 2010; Journal of Men’s Health, vol. 7, no. 3, p. 286.
Transmission of whole body vibration in children while standing: Bressel, E, Smith, G & Branscomb, J 2010; Clinical Biomechanics, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 181-186.
No Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Training on Muscle Strength and Gait Performance in Persons With Late Effects of Polio: A Pilot Study: Brogårdh, C, Flansbjer, U-B & Lexell, J 2010; Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol. 91, no. 9, pp. 1474-1477.
No Specific Effect of Whole-Body Vibration Training in Chronic Stroke: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study: ― 2012; Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol. 93, no. 2, pp. 253-258.
Controlled whole body vibration to decrease fall risk and improve health-related quality of life of nursing home residents: Bruyere, O, Wuidart, M-A, Di Palma, E, Gourlay, M, Ethgen, O, Richy, F & Reginster, J-Y 2005; Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol. 86, no. 2, pp. 303-307.
Impact of a 6-month training by whole body vibration on functional and motor abilities among nursing home residents observed over a 12-months period: Buckinx, F, Beaudart, C, Demonceau, M, Maquet, D, Crielaard, J-M, Reginster, J-Y & Bruyère, O 2013; European Geriatric Medicine, vol. 4, Supplement 1, pp. S54-S55.
Whole body vibration training improved balance and coordination of individuals with spinocerebellar /INS;ataxia: Chang, Y-J, Yeh, W-H, Chuang, Y-F, Hsu, M-J & Fang, C-Y 2013; Journal of the Neurological Sciences, vol. 333, Supplement 1, pp. e540-e541.
Chronic effects of whole-body vibration on jumping performance and body balance using different frequencies and amplitudes with identical acceleration load: Chen, C-H, Liu, C, Chuang, L-R, Chung, P-H & Shiang, T-Y 2014; Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 107-112.
High-Frequency Whole-Body Vibration Improves Balancing Ability in Elderly Women: Cheung, W-H, Mok, H-W, Qin, L, Sze, P-C, Lee, K-M & Leung, K-S 2007; Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol. 88, no. 7, pp. 852-857.
The training effects of 10 weeks whole body vibration (WBV) stimulus on Shan-shou athletes: Chuang, L-R & Shiang, T-Y 2007; Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 40, Supplement 2, p. S356.
Exercise in Young and Older People: Cochrane, DJ, Sartor, F, Winwood, K, Stannard, SR, Narici, MV & Rittweger, J 2008, ‘A Comparison of the Physiologic Effects of Acute Whole-Body Vibration; Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol. 89, no. 5, pp. 815-821.
Postural stability after whole-body vibration exposure: Cornelius, KM, Redfern, MS & Steiner, LJ 1994; International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 343-351.
Gravitational forces and whole body vibration: implications for prescription of vibratory stimulation: Crewther, B, Cronin, J & Keogh, J 2004; Physical Therapy in Sport, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 37-43.
Gluteal muscle group activation vs. whole body vibration: What are the acute effects on explosive power?: Crow, J, Buttifant, D, Kearney, S & Hrysomallis, C 2010; Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 13, Supplement 1, p. e102.
Short-term effect of whole-body vibration training on balance, flexibility and lower limb explosive strength in elite rhythmic gymnasts: Despina, T, George, D, George, T, Sotiris, P, Alessandra, DC, George, K, Maria, R & Stavros, K 2013; Human Movement Science, viewed 6 February 2014, .
Effect of whole body vibration on leg muscle strength after healed burns: A randomized controlled trial: Ebid, AA, Ahmed, MT, Mahmoud Eid, M & Mohamed, MSE 2012; Burns, vol. 38, no. 7, pp. 1019-1026.
Lumbar intradiscal pressure and whole-body vibration - first results: El-Khatib, A & Guillon, F 2001; Clinical Biomechanics, vol. 16, Supplement 1, pp. S127-S134.
Does whole-body vibration acutely improve power performance via increased short latency stretch reflex response?: Fernandes, IA, Kawchuk, G, Bhambhani, Y & Gomes, PSC 2013; Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 16, no. 4, pp. 360-364.
Whole-body vibration augments resistance training effects on body composition in postmenopausal women: Fjeldstad, C, Palmer, IJ, Bemben, MG & Bemben, DA 2009; Maturitas, vol. 63, no. 1, pp. 79-83.
Simulation of surface EMG for the analysis of muscle activity during whole body vibratory stimulation: Fratini, A, Bifulco, P, Romano, M, Clemente, F & Cesarelli, M 2014; Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, vol. 113, no. 1, pp. 314-322.
The acute effects of different whole-body vibration amplitudes and frequencies on flexibility and vertical jumping performance: Gerodimos, V, Zafeiridis, A, Karatrantou, K, Vasilopoulou, T, Chanou, K & Pispirikou, E 2010; Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 438-443.
The interaction between body position and vibration frequency on acute response to whole body vibration: Di Giminiani, R, Masedu, F, Tihanyi, J, Scrimaglio, R & Valenti, M 2013; Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 245-251.
Effects of whole body vibration in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - A randomized controlled trial: Gloeckl, R, Heinzelmann, I, Baeuerle, S, Damm, E, Schwedhelm, A-L, Diril, M, Buhrow, D, Jerrentrup, A & Kenn, K 2012; Respiratory Medicine, vol. 106, no. 1, pp. 75-83.
fitness in elderly people: Gómez-Cabello, A, González-Agüero, A, Ara, I, Casajús, JA & Vicente-Rodríguez, G 2013, ‘Effects of a short-term whole body vibration intervention on physical; Maturitas, vol. 74, no. 3, pp. 276-278.
Effects of a short-term whole body vibration intervention on bone mass and structure in elderly people: Gómez-Cabello, A, González-Agüero, A, Morales, S, Ara, I, Casajús, JA & Vicente-Rodríguez, G 2013; Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, viewed 6 February 2014, .
Effects of whole body vibration training on body composition in adolescents with Down syndrome: González-Agüero, A, Matute-Llorente, Á, Gómez-Cabello, A, Casajús, JA & Vicente-Rodríguez, G 2013; Research in Developmental Disabilities, vol. 34, no. 5, pp. 1426-1433.
Measurement and evaluation of whole-body vibration at work: Griffin, MJ 1990; International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 45-54.
Effects of horizontal whole-body vibration on reading: Griffin, MJ & Hayward, RA 1994; Applied Ergonomics, vol. 25, no. 3, pp. 165-169.
Acute bone response to whole body vibration in pre-pubertal boys: Harrison, RC, Ward, K, Horne, C & Bishop, NJ 2011; Bone, vol. 48, Supplement 2, p. S270.
Estimation of disc compression during transient whole-body vibration: Hinz, B, Blüthner, R, Menzel, G & Seidel, H 1994; Clinical Biomechanics, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 263-271.
Case study: Use of vibration therapy in the treatment of diabetic peripheral small fiber neuropathy: Hong, J, Barnes, MJ & Kessler, NJ 2011; International Journal of Diabetes Mellitus, viewed 6 February 2014, .
Nonlinear dual-axis biodynamic response of the semi-supine human body during longitudinal horizontal whole-body vibration: Huang, Y & Griffin, MJ 2008; Journal of Sound and Vibration, vol. 312, no. 1-2, pp. 273-295.
Comparison of absolute magnitude estimation and relative magnitude estimation for judging the subjective intensity of noise and vibration: Huang, Y & Griffin, MJ 2014; Applied Acoustics, vol. 77, pp. 82-88.
A preliminary study on whole-body vibration and resistance training on bone remodeling and exercise metabolism in young women: Humphries, B & Fenning, A 2010; Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 12, Supplement 2, p. e117.
Rapidly Emerging Role of Whole Body Vibration Therapy in the Management of Neurologic Diseases Besides Polio: Kapoor, S 2011; Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol. 92, no. 4, p. 677.
Whole-body vibration training improves flexibility, strength profile of knee flexors, and hamstrings-to-quadriceps strength ratio in females: Karatrantou, K, Gerodimos, V, Dipla, K & Zafeiridis, A 2013; Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 16, no. 5, pp. 477-481.
Specific whole-body shifts induced by frequency-modulated vibrations of human plantar soles: Kavounoudias, A, Roll, R & Roll, J-P 1999; Neuroscience Letters, vol. 266, no. 3, pp. 181-184.
Varying whole body vibration amplitude differentially affects tendon and ligament structural and material properties: Keller, BV, Davis, ML, Thompson, WR, Dahners, LE & Weinhold, PS 2013; Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 46, no. 9, pp. 1496-1500.
Effects of Fitness and Vibration Training on Muscle Quality: A 1-Year Postintervention Follow-Up in Older Men: Kennis, E, Verschueren, SM, Bogaerts, A, Coudyzer, W, Boonen, S & Delecluse, C 2013a; Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol. 94, no. 5, pp. 910-918.
Long-Term Impact of Strength Training on Muscle Strength Characteristics in Older Adults: Kennis, E, Verschueren, SM, Bogaerts, A, Van Roie, E, Boonen, S & Delecluse, C 2013b; Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol. 94, no. 11, pp. 2054-2060.
Whole body vibration therapy for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A pilot study: Kessler, NJ & Hong, J 2013; Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 518-522.
Effects of 12 weeks treadmill training plus whole body vibration on biochemical markers and physical performances in postmenopausal women: Kitisomprayoonkul⁎, W & Siwapituk, W 2010; Bone, vol. 47, Supplement 1, p. S209.
Subjective reactions to whole-body vibration of short duration: Kjellberg, A & Wikström, B-O 1985; Journal of Sound and Vibration, vol. 99, no. 3, pp. 415-424.
Whole Body Vibration — a new therapeutic approach to improve muscle function in CF?: Van Koningsbruggen, S, Semler, O, Schoemu, E & Rietschel, E 2006; Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, vol. 5, Supplement 1, p. S14.
The effectiveness of a single session of Whole-Body Vibration in improving the balance and the strength in type 2 diabetic patients with mild to moderate degree of peripheral neuropathy: A pilot study: Kordi Yoosefinejad, A, Shadmehr, A, Olyaei, G, Talebian, S & Bagheri, H 2014; Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 82-86.
Mechanical vibration inhibits osteoclast formation by reducing DC-STAMP receptor expression in osteoclast precursor cells: Kulkarni, RN, Voglewede, PA & Liu, D 2013; Bone, vol. 57, no. 2, pp. 493-498.
Transmission of vertical whole-body vibration with different frequencies and postures in healthy young adults: Lam, FMH, Liu, KP, Lam, CY, Cheung, SH & Pang, MYC 2013; Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 106-107.
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Investigate the Feasibility and Clinical Efficacy of Whole Body Vibration Therapy in Modifying Bone Metabolism and Neuromotor Performance in Individuals with Chronic Stroke: Lau, RWK, Yip, SP & Pang, MYC 2011; Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, vol. 29, no. 2, p. 99.
Whole-body vibration alters proprioception in the trunk: Li, L, Lamis, F & Wilson, SE 2008; International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, vol. 38, no. 9-10, pp. 792-800.
Efficacy of whole-body vibration training on body function, activity, and participation poststroke: A systematic review: Liao, L-R, Huang, MZ, Lam, FMH & Pang, MYC 2013a; Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, vol. 31, no. 2, p. 106.
Acute effects of whole body vibration on leg muscle activity, oxygen consumption and heart rate in individuals with chronic stroke: Liao, L-R, Ng, GYF, Jones, AYM & Pang, MYC 2013b; Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 49-50.
Comparison of Balance Ability Between Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and With and Without Peripheral Neuropathy: Lim, K-B, Kim, DJ, Noh, J, Yoo, J & Moon, J-W 2013; PM&R, viewed 6 February 2014, .
P350 WHOLE BODY VIBRATION EXERCISE FOR PATIENTS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA): A COMPARISON OF TWO DEVICES AND A CONTROLGROUP: Lund, H, Trans, T, Aaboe, J, Henriksen, M, Christensen, R, Danneskiold-Samsøe, B & Bliddal, H 2006; Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, vol. 14, Supplement B, pp. S188-S189.
The Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Physical and Physiological Capability in Special Populations: Madou, KH & Cronin, JB 2008; Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 24-38.
Evaluation of subjective responses to whole-body vibration exposure: Effect of frequency content: Maeda, S, Mansfield, NJ & Shibata, N 2008; International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, vol. 38, no. 5-6, pp. 509-515.
Apparent mass and head vibration transmission responses of seated body to three translational axis vibration: Mandapuram, S, Rakheja, S, Boileau, P-É & Maeda, S 2012; International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, vol. 42, no. 3, pp. 268-277.
Whole-body vibration increases upper and lower body muscle activity in older adults: Potential use of vibration accessories: Marín, PJ, Santos-Lozano, A, Santin-Medeiros, F, Vicente-Rodriguez, G, Casajús, JA, Hazell, TJ & Garatachea, N 2012; Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 456-462.
Vibration in a Murine Model: Masoumy, M, Yu, JC, Wenger, KH, Liu, JY, Hsieh, ST, Baban, B & Mozaffari, MS 2013, ‘Attenuating the Inflammatory Changes of Type 2 Diabetes with Whole Body; Journal of Surgical Research, vol. 179, no. 2, p. 190.
Nonlinear subjective and biodynamic responses to continuous and transient whole-body vibration in the vertical direction: Matsumoto, Y & Griffin, MJ 2005; Journal of Sound and Vibration, vol. 287, no. 4-5, pp. 919-937.
Effect of Whole-Body Vibration Therapy on Health-Related Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents With Disabilities: A Systematic Review: Matute-Llorente, Á, González-Agüero, A, Gómez-Cabello, A, Vicente-Rodríguez, G & Casajús Mallén, JA 2014; Journal of Adolescent Health, viewed 6 February 2014, .
Review of the effects of translational whole-body vibration on continuous manual control performance: McLeod, RW & Griffin, MJ 1989; Journal of Sound and Vibration, vol. 133, no. 1, pp. 55-115.
Vibration training: benefits and risks: Mester, J, Kleinöder, H & Yue, Z 2006; Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 39, no. 6, pp. 1056-1065.
Whole-body vibration transmissibility in supine humans: Effects of board litter and neck collar: Meusch, J & Rahmatalla, S 2014; Applied Ergonomics, vol. 45, no. 3, pp. 677-685.
Whole body vibration training for children with cystic fibrosis: Middleton, A, Selvadurai, H, Christodoulou, J & Munns, C 2012; Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, vol. 11, Supplement 1, p. S105.
The effect of whole body vibration exposure on muscle or bone morphology and function in older adults: A systematic review of the literature: Mikhael, M, Orr, R & Fiatarone Singh, MA 2010; Maturitas, vol. 66, no. 2, pp. 150-157.
The addition of whole-body vibration to a lifestyle modification on arterial stiffness in overweight and obese women: Miyaki, A, Maeda, S, Choi, Y, Akazawa, N, Tanabe, Y, So, R, Tanaka, K & Ajisaka, R 2012; Artery Research, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 85-91.
Feasibility of using whole body vibration as a means for controlling spasticity in post-stroke patients: A pilot study: Miyara, K, Matsumoto, S, Uema, T, Hirokawa, T, Noma, T, Shimodozono, M & Kawahira, K 2014; Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 70-73.
Safety and severity of accelerations delivered from whole body vibration exercise devices to standing adults: Muir, J, Kiel, DP & Rubin, CT 2013; Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 526-531.
Non-linear dual-axis biodynamic response to vertical whole-body vibration: Nawayseh, N & Griffin, MJ 2003; Journal of Sound and Vibration, vol. 268, no. 3, pp. 503-523.
A model of the vertical apparent mass and the fore-and-aft cross-axis apparent mass of the human body during vertical whole-body vibration: Nawayseh, N & Griffin, MJ 2009; Journal of Sound and Vibration, vol. 319, no. 1-2, pp. 719-730.
Whole-body vibration improves walking function in individuals with spinal cord injury: A pilot study: Ness, LL & Field-Fote, EC 2009; Gait & Posture, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 436-440.
Evaluation of reaction time performance and subjective workload during whole-body vibration exposure while seated in upright and twisted postures with and without armrests: Newell, GS & Mansfield, NJ 2008; International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, vol. 38, no. 5-6, pp. 499-508.
THE INFLUENCE OF WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION AND IGF-I ON MUSCLE PARALYSIS-INDUCED BONE DEGRADATION: Niehoff, A, Hamann, N, Ratiu, O, Lechner, P, Reuter, S, Brüggemann, G-P, Schönau, E, Bloch, W & Beccard, R 2012; Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 45, Supplement 1, p. S109.
population exposed to whole body vibration?: Noorloos, D, Tersteeg, L, Tiemessen, IJH, Hulshof, CTJ & Frings-Dresen, MHW 2008, ‘Does body mass index increase the risk of low back pain in a; Applied Ergonomics, vol. 39, no. 6, pp. 779-785.
Lumbar back muscle activity of helicopter pilots and whole-body vibration: De Oliveira, CG, Simpson, DM & Nadal, J 2001; Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 34, no. 10, pp. 1309-1315.
The effect of whole body vibration exposure on muscle function in cystic fibrosis patients—A pilot efficacy trial: Orr, R, O’Keefe, K, Selvadurai, H, Cooper, P, Munns, C & Singh, MF 2010; Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 13, Supplement 1, pp. e102-e103.
Whole-body vibration knowledge survey of U.S. occupational safety and health professionals: Paschold, HW & Sergeev, AV 2009; Journal of Safety Research, vol. 40, no. 3, pp. 171-176.
Evidence review: Whole body vibration training—Evidence based exercise or fitness fad?: Patterson, K & Barker, A 2010; Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 13, Supplement 1, pp. e103-e104.
Platform accelerations of three different whole-body vibration devices and the transmission of vertical vibrations to the lower limbs: Pel, JJM, Bagheri, J, van Dam, LM, van den Berg-Emons, HJG, Horemans, HLD, Stam, HJ & van der Steen, J 2009; Medical Engineering & Physics, vol. 31, no. 8, pp. 937-944.
enhancement in human knee extensors: Petit, P-D, Pensini, M, Tessaro, J, Desnuelle, C, Legros, P & Colson, SS 2010, ‘Optimal whole-body vibration settings for muscle strength and power; Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, vol. 20, no. 6, pp. 1186-1195.
type 2 diabetes: Del Pozo-Cruz, B, Alfonso-Rosa, RM, del Pozo-Cruz, J, Sañudo, B & Rogers, ME 2014, ‘Effects of a 12-wk whole-body vibration based intervention to improve; Maturitas, vol. 77, no. 1, pp. 52-58.
A Primary Care-Based Randomized Controlled Trial of 12-Week Whole-Body Vibration for Balance Improvement in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Del Pozo-Cruz, J, Alfonso-Rosa, RM, Ugia, JL, McVeigh, JG, Pozo-Cruz, B del & Sañudo, B 2013; Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol. 94, no. 11, pp. 2112-2118.
Effects of whole body vibration on the skeleton and other organ systems in man and animal models: What we know and what we need to know: Prisby, RD, Lafage-Proust, M-H, Malaval, L, Belli, A & Vico, L 2008; Ageing Research Reviews, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 319-329.
An active head-neck model in whole-body vibration: Vibration magnitude and softening: Rahmatalla, S & Liu, Y 2012; Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 45, no. 6, pp. 925-930.
the reported data: Rakheja, S, Dong, RG, Patra, S, Boileau, P-É, Marcotte, P & Warren, C 2010, ‘Biodynamics of the human body under whole-body vibration: Synthesis of; International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, vol. 40, no. 6, pp. 710-732.
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