Category: Physiology

  • Prolonged Bed-Rest Inactivity

    J Endocrinol Invest. 2012 Jan;35(1):54-62. doi: 10.3275/7606. Epub 2011 Mar 21.

    The effects of bed-rest and countermeasure exercise on the endocrine system in male adults: evidence for immobilization-induced reduction in sex hormone-binding globulin levels.

    Belavý DL, Seibel MJ, Roth HJ, Armbrecht G, Rittweger J, Felsenberg D.

    Source:  Charité University Medical School, Center for >

  • Muscle Histology Changes

    Acta Myol, 2016; 34(2-3): 133-8

    Muscle histology changes after short term vibration training in healthy controls

    Schoser B
    Friedrich-Baur-Institute, Department of Neurology, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Germany.

    Abstract

    PURPOSE:  In search for additional counter measures of muscle atrophy vibration exercise training may have substantial effort for patients with neuromuscular disorders. To cover safety >

  • Stretch Reflexes

    Eur J Appl Physiol (2010) 110:143–151 DOI 10.1007/s00421-010-1483-x  Accepted: 9 April 2010 / Published online: 24 April 2010 _ Springer-Verlag 2010

    EMG activity during whole body vibration: motion artifacts or stretch reflexes?

    Ramona Ritzmann • Andreas Kramer • Markus Gruber • Albert Gollhofer • Wolfgang Taube

    Abstract

    PURPOSE:  The validity of electromyographic (EMG) data >

  • H-Reflex, Stretch Reflex & Short-Latency

    Scand J Med Sci Sports, 2011

    The effect of whole body vibration on the H-reflex, the stretch reflex, and the short-latency response during hopping.

    Ritzmann R, Kramer A, Gollhofer A, Taube W
    Institute of Sport and Sport Science, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.

    Abstract

    The effect of whole body vibration (WBV) on reflex responses is >

  • Acute Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Soleus H-Reflex

    International Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, October 2010, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 30-40

    Acute Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Rate of Force Development and Electromechanical Delay.

    Junggi Hong Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise Science, Willamette University.  K. Kipp, Dept of PM&R University of Michigan. S.T. Johnson & M.A. Hoffman University of Oregon >

  • Exhaustive Vibration Elicits Mild Cardiovascular Exertion

    Clin Physiol. 2000 Mar;20(2):134-42.

    Acute physiological effects of exhaustive whole-body vibration exercise in man.

    Rittweger J1, Beller G, Felsenberg D.

    Abstract

    OBJECTIVE:  Vibration exercise (VE) is a new neuromuscular training method which is applied in athletes as well as in prevention and therapy of osteoporosis.

    METHOD:  The present study explored the physiological mechanisms of fatigue >

  • Increased Skeletal Muscle and Performance

    Int J Sports Med. 2011 Oct;32(10):781-7. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1277215. Epub 2011 Aug 25.

    Combined effects of whole-body vibration, resistance exercise, and vascular occlusion on skeletal muscle and performance.

    Item F1, Denkinger J, Fontana P, Weber M, Boutellier U, Toigo M.

    Abstract

    OBJECTIVE:  The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a new >

  • Influence of Whole Body Vibration on Metabolic Power

    Int J Sports Med. 2002 Aug;23(6):428-32.

    Oxygen uptake in whole-body vibration exercise: influence of vibration frequency, amplitude, and external load.

    Rittweger J1, Ehrig J, Just K, Mutschelknauss M, Kirsch KA, Felsenberg D.

    Abstract

    OBJECTIVE:  Vibration exercise (VbX) is a new type of physical training to increase muscle power. The present study was designed to >

  • WBV Increases Skin Blood Flow

    Med Sci Monit. 2007 Feb;13(2):CR71-6.
     

    The effect of whole body vibration on lower extremity skin blood flow in normal subjects.

    Lohman EB 3rd1, Petrofsky JS, Maloney-Hinds C, Betts-Schwab H, Thorpe D.

    Abstract

    BACKGROUND:  Circulation plays a vital role >

  • Rapid Rise in Muscle Force

    International Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, October 2010, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 30-40 / J. Hong, K. Kipp, S.T. Johnson, M.A.Hoffman / ˝2010, International Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

    Effects of 4 weeks whole body vibration on electromechanical delay, rate of force development, and presynaptic inhibition.

    1. Department of Exercise Science, Willamette >

  • EMG Muscle Activity During WBV

    ©Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (2013) 12, 439-446

    Variations in Neuromuscular Activity of Thigh Muscles during Whole-Body Vibration in Consideration of Different Biomechanical Variables

    Dennis Perchthaler 1, Thomas Horstmann 2, 3 and Stefan Grau 1

    1. Department of Sports Medicine, Medical Clinic, University of Tuebingen, Germany
    2. Faculty for Sport and Health Sciences, >

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