Studies on Vibration Machines

Research Studies on Vibration Machines

Research Papers on Whole Body Vibration

Bosco, C., et al. "The Influence of Whole Body Vibration on Jumping Performance."

Biology of Sport, Vol. 15, No. 3, 1998, pg. 157-164. [PDF]

Bosco, C., et al. "The Influence of Whole Body Vibration on the Mechanical Behaviour

of Skeletal Muscle." Research paper. [PDF]

Bosco, C., M. Cardinale, O. Tsarpela, and E. Locatelli. "New Trends in Training

Science: The Use of Vibrations for Enhancing Performance." New Studies in Athletics, Vol. 14, No.4, 1999, pg.55-62.

Cardinale, M. and J. Lim. "Electromyography Activity of Vastus Lateralis Muscle During

Whole Body Vibrations of Different Frequencies." Journal of Strength and Conditioning

Research, Vol. 17, No. 3, 2003, pg. 621-624.

Perna, F., R. Bryner, D. Donley, M. Kolar, G. Hornsby, J. Sauers, I. Ullrich and R. Yeater. “Effect of Diet and Exercise on Quality of Life and Fitness Parameters among Obese Individuals.” Journal of Exercise Physiology Online. Vol. 2 No. 2, April 1999.

The University of Michigan’s Weight Reduction Information Web site: http://www.uhs.umich.edu/wellness/nutrition/weight.html

McGinley, Susan. “Healthy Weight for Life” newsletter. University of Arizona, Agricultural Experiment Station Research Report, 2001.

Barry, Patrick L. "Good Vibrations: A New Treatment Under Study by NASA-funded Doctors Could Reverse Bone Loss Experienced by Astronauts in Space." Science @ NASA Web site, Nov. 2, 2001.

Verschueren, S., M. Roelants, C. Delecluse, S. Swinnen, D. Vanderschueren and S. Boonen. "Effect of 6-Month Whole Body Vibration Training on Hip Density, Muscle Strength, and Postural Control in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study." Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Vol. 19, March 2004, pg. 352-359.

Schießl, H., J. Willnecker. "New Insights about the Relationship between Bone Strength and Muscle Strength." Paper abstract.

Bosco, C., R. Colli, E. Introini, M. Cardinale, M. Iacovelli, J. Tihanyi, S.P. von Duvillard, A. Viru. "Adaptive Responses of Human Skeletal Muscle to Vibration Exposure." Clinical Physiology, Vol. 19, No. 2, Feb. 1999, pg. 183.

Bosco, C., et al. "Hormonal Responses to Whole-Body Vibration in Men." European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2000, pg. 449-454.

Bruyere, O., et al. "Controlled Whole Body Vibrations Improve Health Related Quality of Life in Elderly Patients." Research article abstract.

Haas, C. T., S. Turbanski, K. Kessler, D. Schmidtbleicher. "The effects of random whole-body-vibration on motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease." Neurorehabilitation, Vol. 21, No. 1, 2006, pg. 29-36.

van Nes, Ilse J.W., et al. "Short-Term Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Postural Control in Unilateral Chronic Stroke Patients: Preliminary Evidence." Abstract from the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 83, No. 11, Nov. 2004, pg. 867-873.