Improvement in Running Economy After 8 Weeks of Whole-Body Vibration Training

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Improvement in Running Economy After 8 Weeks of Whole-Body Vibration Training
Cheng, Ching-Feng; Cheng, Kuo-Hui; Lee, Yu-Ming; Huang, Hsin-Wei; Kuo, Yu-Hsuan; Lee, Heng-Ju
Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research: December 2012 - Volume 26 - Issue 12 - p 3349–3357

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 8-week whole-body vibration (WBV) training on running economy (RE) and power performance. Twenty-four male collegiate athletes were recruited and randomly assigned to experimental (WBV) and placebo (PL) groups. The WBV subjects performed semisquat vibration training (30 Hz, ±1−2 mm, 3 times per week), whereas PL subjects performed identical training without vibration. The isometric maximum voluntary contraction tests were used to evaluate maximal isometric force (Fmax) and rate of force development (RFD) of lower extremities, before and after the intervention, and RE was measured on a level treadmill at 3 velocities (2.68, 3.13, and 3.58 m·s−1). The Fmax of the lower leg (plantar flexion, from 80.8 ± 24.5 to 99.0 ± 33.9 N·m, p < 0.05, η2 = 0.567; dorsiflexion, from 38.1 ± 6.5 to 43.0 ± 7.7 N·m, p < 0.05), and the RFD of 0–200 milliseconds during plantar flexion (from 186.0 ± 69.2 to 264.6 ± 87.2 N·m·s−1, p < 0.05, η2 = 0.184) were significantly increased in the WBV group after training. The averaged RE values for the 3 running velocities were significantly improved after WBV training (pretraining vs. posttraining, 4.31 ± 0.33 vs. 4.65 ± 0.34 m·ml−1·kg−1, p = 0.001, η2 = 0.654); however, no significant differences were found in the PL group (pretraining vs. posttraining, 4.18 ± 0.26 vs. 4.26 ± 0.44 m·ml−1·kg−1, p = 0.476). The WBV training significantly improved RE at selected speeds (∼5.0−8.5%, p < 0.05). These results indicated that short-term WBV training could be an effective stimulus to enhance RE and lower extremity power performance in competitive athletes.
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NewsBot · Nov 26, 2013

Long-Term Effect of Whole Body Vibration Training on Jump Height: Meta-analysis
Manimmanakorn, Nuttaset M.D., Ph.D.; Hamlin, Michael J Ph.D.; Ross, Jenny J Ph.D.; Manimmanakorn, Apiwan Ph.D.
Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research: 22 November 2013

Whole body vibration (WBV) is widely promoted as a means of improving muscle strength, but the evidence of a performance benefit is unclear with some reporting improvements and others finding none. The objective of this study is to analyze the current evidence for the effectiveness of WBV on jump height. We included randomized controlled trials or matched design studies comparing the effect of WBV training on countermovement and squat jump height, which were gathered from MEDLINE, Web of Knowledge, Sciencedirect, Proquest, Scopus, Google Scholar and SPORTDiscus databases. The overall effect of WBV training (from the 15 studies included) compared to having no additional exercise on countermovement jump height yielded a positive standardized mean difference of 0.77 (95% confidence interval 0.55-0.99). The effect of WBV training on squat jump height was 0.68 (0.08-1.11). Vibration exercise consisting of a higher frequency (>30 Hz, 0.86, 0.62-1.10), higher amplitude (> 3 mm, 0.84, 0.52-1.17), longer exposure duration (> 10 min/session, 0.92, 0.48-1.36), longer training period (>12 weeks, 0.87, 0.56-1.19) and among non-athletes (0.96, 0.63-1.30) had greater benefit for jump height improvement than a lower frequency (<= 30 Hz, 0.56, 0.13-0.99), lower amplitude (<= 3 mm, 0.66, 0.35-0.98), shorter exposure duration (<= 10 min/session, 0.68, 0.45-0.92), intermediate training period (4-12 weeks, 0.72, 0.35-1.09), shorter training period (< 4 weeks, 0.58,-0.08-1.23) and in athletes (0.59, 0.31-0.88). The effect of WBV training compared to a standard cardiovascular-type exercise group from 4 studies was 0.63 (0.10-1.15). In conclusion, WBV training produces a moderate to large effect on jump height. Vibration training protocols with higher frequencies, higher amplitudes, longer exposures per session and longer training periods are more likely to enhance muscle power.
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NewsBot · Apr 6, 2019

Acute effects of whole-body vibration warm-up on leg and vertical stiffness during running.
Paradisis, GP, Pappas, P, Dallas, G, Zacharogiannis, E, Rossi, J, and Lapole, T.
J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2019

Although whole-body vibration (WBV) has been suggested as a suitable and efficient alternative to the classic warm-up routines, it is still unknown how this may impact running mechanics. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a WBV warm-up procedure on lower-limb stiffness and other spatiotemporal variables during running at submaximal speed. Twenty-two males performed 30-second running bouts at 4.44 m·s−1 on a treadmill before and after a WBV and control warm-up protocols. The WBV protocol (vibration frequency: 50 Hz, peak-to-peak displacement: 4 mm) consisted of 10 sets of 30-second dynamic squatting exercises with 30-second rest periods within sets. Leg and vertical stiffness values were calculated using the spring mass model. The results indicated significant increases only after the WBV protocol for leg stiffness (3.4%), maximal ground reaction force (1.9%), and flight time (4.7%). Consequently, the WBV warm-up protocol produced a change in running mechanics, suggesting a shift toward a more aerial pattern. The functional significance of such WBV-induced changes needs further investigation to clearly determine whether it may influence running economy and peak velocity.
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NewsBot · Sep 12, 2023

Whole-Body Vibration Impacts on the Degree of Toe Angle and Its Correlation to the Knee Osteoarthritis Index during Level Walking among Female University Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Amany E Abd-Eltawab et al
J Clin Med. 2023 Sep 3;12(17):5735

Whole-body vibration (WBV) training is used for ankle rehabilitation as it stimulates muscle spindles to excite tonic vibration reflexes, and improves muscle strength, power, joint proprioception, balance, and flexibility. Thus, this study aims to determine the impact of whole-body vibration on the degree of the toe angle and the correlation between the toe angle and knee osteoarthritis index during level walking among female university students. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 42 participants divided into two groups. The control group performed only home-based exercise (HBE) after education, and the study group received WBV with HBE. The functional status of participants to predict osteoarthritis was evaluated using the Western Ontario and McMaster osteoarthritis index (WOMAC), where the toe angle degree and WOMAC index were assessed before and six weeks after training. The results showed a significant improvement in the toe-in angle of HBE + WBV compared to the HBE group (p = 0.02), and in HBE + WBV, an improvement of the toe angle showed a 43% decrease in the WOMAC index (p = 0.001). In conclusion, WBV for the ankle and foot training program positively affected the degree of the toe angle, that directly affected the subtalar and ankle joint mechanics.
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