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Text Box: Performance Bosco C., Cardinale M., & Tsarpela O. (1999) Influence of vibration on mechanical power and electromyogram activity in human arm flexor muscles. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 79, 306-311 Bosco C., Cardinale M., Colli R., Tihanyi J., von Duvillard S.P. & Viru A. (1999) The influence of whole body vibration on the mechanical behavior of skeletal muscle. Clinical Physiology, 19, 183-187 Bosco C., Cardinale M., Tsarpela O. & Locatelli E. (1999) New trends in training science: The use of vibrations for enhancing performance. New Studies in Athletics, 4 (14), 55-62 Bosco C., Colli R., Introini E., Cardinale M., Tsarpela O., Madella A., Tihanyi J. & Viru A. (1999) Adaptive responses of human skeletal muscle to vibration exposure. Clinical Physiology,19, 183-187 Cardinale M. & Lim J. (2003). Electromyography Activity of Vastus Lateralis Muscle During Whole-Body Vibrations of Different Frequencies. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 17(3), 621–624. Delecluse C., Roelants M. & Verschueren S. (2003) Strength increase after whole body vibration compared with resistance training. Official Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, 1033-1041. Hinman M. Whole Body Vibration: a new exercise approach. Department of Physical Therapy. The University of Texas Medical Branche. Humphries B. & Warman G. The assessment of vibromyographical signals in the time and frequency domains during a fatigue protocol. The School of Health and Human Performance, Central Queensland University. Issurin V.B. & Tenenbaum G. (1999). Acute and residual effects of vibratory stimulation on explosive force in elite and amateur athletes. Journal of Sports Sciences, 17,177-182. Nishihihira, Y. Iwasaki T., Hatta, A., Wasaka T., Kaneda T., Kuroiwa K., Akiyama S., Kida, T. & Ryol K.S. (2002). Effect of whole body vibration stimulus and voluntary contraction on motoneuron pool. Japan Society of Exercise and Sports Physiology, Tsukuba, 83-86. Polonyova A. & Hlavacka F. (2001). Human Postural Responses to Different Frequency Vibrations. Rittweger J. Schiessl H. & Felsenberg D. (2001). Oxygen uptake during Whole Body Vibration exercise comparison with squatting as a slow voluntary movement. European Journal of Applied Physiology 86, 169-173. Rittweger J., Beller G. & Felsenberg D. (2000). Acute physiological effects of exhaustive whole-body vibration exercise in man. Clinical Physiology, 20, 134-142. Rittweger J., Ehrig J., Just K., Mutschelknauss M., Kirsch K.A. (2002). Oxygen uptake in Whole-Body Vibration Exercise Influence of vibration frequency, amplitude and external load. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 23, 428-432. Rittweger J., Mutschelknauss M. & Felsenberg D. (2003). Acute changes in neuromuscular excitability after exhaustive whole body vibration exercise as compared to exhaustion by squatting exercise. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 23(2), 81-86. Ruiter C.J. de , Linden R.M. van der, Zijden M.J.A. van der, Hollander A.P. & Haan A. de (2003). Short-term effects of whole-body vibration on maximal voluntary isometric knee extensor force and rate of force rise. European Journal of Applied Physiolology (88), 472–475. Torvinen S. Kannus P., Sievänen H., Järvinen T.A.H., Pasanen M., Kontulainen S., Järvinen T.L.N., Järvinen M., Oja P. & Vuori I. (2002). Effect of vibration exposure on muscular performance and body balance. Randomized cross-over study. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 22, 145-152. Tylee, M., Popovic M. R., Yu, S. & Craven C. Human Responses to Vibration Therapy. Quality of Life Hormonal Response Bosco, C., et al. "Hormonal Responses to Whole-Body Vibration in Men." European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2000, pg. 449-454. Cardinale, M. (2002). The effects of vibration on human performance and hormonal profile. The Semmelweis University Doctoral School. Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Budapest. Blood circulation Kerschan-Schindl K., Grampp S., Henk C., Resch H., Preisinger E., Fialka-Moser V.& Imhof H. (2001). Whole-body vibration exercise leads to alterations in muscle blood volume. Clinical Physiology, 21, 377-382. Spine and Lower Back Brumagne S., Cordo P., Lysens R., Verschueren S. & Swinnen S. (2000) The Role of Paraspinal Muscle Spindles in Lumbosacral Position Sense in Individuals with and without Low back pain. Spine, 25 (8), 989-994. PDF=ABSTRACT Gianutsos J. G., Ahn J.H., Oakes L.C., Richter E. F., Grynbaum B.B. & Thistle H.G. (2000). The effects of Whole Body Vibration on reflex-induced standing in persons with chronic and acute Spinal Cord Injury. New York School of Medicine at the AAPMR. Gianutsos J.G., Oakes L.C., Prufer N., Kramskii V., Richter E.F. & Hutchinson M. (2000). Use of a therapeutic ranging/exercise program in the rehabilitation of a person with progressive supranuclear palsy. Rittweger J., Karsten J., Kautzsch K., Reeg P., & Felsenberg D. (2002). Treatment of chronic lower back pain with lumbar extension and whole body vibration exercise a randomized controlled trial. Spine, 27 (17), 1829-1834. Bone density Bruyere O., Wuidart M.A. et al. (2003) Presentation: Controlled whole body vibrations improve health related quality of life in elderly patients. Orlando, FL: American College of Rheumatology: 2003 meeting, October 23-28, 2003: Abstract 1271. Bruyere O., Wuidart M.A., di Plama E., Gourlay M., Ethgen O., Richy F. & Reginster J.Y. (?) Controlled whole body vibrations to decrease fall risk and improve health related quality of life in elderly patients. Falempin M. & In-Albon S.F. (1999). Influence of brief daily tendon vibration on rat soleus muscle in non weight bearing situation. Journal of Applied Physiology 87 (1), 3-9. Flieger J., Karachalios T., Khaldi L., Raptou P. & Lyritis G. (1998). Mechanical stimulation in the form of vibration prevents postmenopausal bone loss in ovariectomized rats. Calcified Tissue International, 63, 510-514. Loon J. W. A. van, Veldhuijzen J. P. & Burger E. H. (1996). Bone And Spaceflight: an Overview. In Biological and Medical Research in Space, Edt D. moore, P. Bie and H. Oser. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Chapter 5, 259-299. Rubin C., Xu G. & Judex S. (2001). Anobolic activity of bone tissue, suppressed by disuse, is normalized by brief exposure to extremely low magnitude mechanical stimuli. The FASEB Journal, 15, 2225-2229. Rubin, C., Recker R., Cullen D., Ryaby J., McCabe J. & McLeod K. (2004). Prevention of Postmenopausal Bone Loss by a Low Magnitude, High-Frequency Mechanical Stimuli: A Clinical Trial Assessing Compliance, Efficacy, and Safety. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 19 (3), 343-351. Schiessel, H. Frost H.M., Jee W.S.S. (1998). Estrogen and bone-muscle strength and mass relationships. Bone Volume 22 (1), 1-6. Verschueren S., Roelants M., Delecluse R., Swinnen S., Vanderschueren, D. & Boonen S. (2004). Effects 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, 19 (3), 352-359. Osteoporosis Hannan M.T., Rubin C.T., Cheng D. M., Swift C., Green E., Ryaby J. & D.P. Kiel. A pilot study to determine daily compliance of elderly women enrolled to stand on a low-level vibration platform system to treat osteoporosis. Rubin, Clinton T. "Contraindications and Potential Dangers of the Use of Vibration as a Treatment for Osteoporosis and other Musculoskeletal Diseases." To be published April 2007. Rubin C., Turner S. A., Bain S. Mallinckrodt C. & McLeod K. (2001). Transmissibility of 15-Hertz to 35-Hertz Vibrations to the Human Hip and Lumbar Spine: Determining the Physiologic Feasibility of Delivering Low-Level Anabolic Mechanical Stimuli to Skeletal Regions at Greatest Risk of Fracture Because of Osteoporosis. Spine. 28(23):2621-2627, December 1, 2003. Gilsanz, Vicente, Tishya AL Wren, Monique Sanchez, Frederick Dorey, Stefan Judex, and Clinton Rubin. "Low-Level, High-Frequency Mechanical Signals Enhance Musculoskeletal Development of Young Women With Low BMD." Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Vol. 21, No. 9, 2006. Rubin, Clinton, Stefan Judex, Yi-Xian Qin. "Low-level mechanical signals and their potential as a non-pharmacological intervention for osteoporosis." Age and Ageing. 2006; 35-S2: ii32–ii36. 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. 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. 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.[PDF] Schießl, H., J. Willnecker. "New Insights about the Relationship between Bone Strength and Muscle Strength." Paper abstract.[PDF] Metabolism Bonner Physical Therapy. Metabolic Study Shows Promise. Mark A., MacDonald M., Rakobowchuck, M., Gordon, C., Blimkie, C. Metabolic and cardiovascular responses during whole body vibration (WBV) Exercise: a pilot study. Flexibility/Mobility/Balance Ishitake T., Miyazaki Y., Ando H. & Mataka T. (1999). Suppressive mechanism of gastric mobility by whole body vibration. International Arch. Occup. Environ. Health, 72, 469-474. Miyamoto, K. Mori S. Tsuji S., Tanaka S., Kawamoto, M., Mashiba T., Komatsubara S., Akiyama T., Kawanishi J. & Norimatsu H. (2003). Whole body vibration exercise in the elderly people. IBMS-JSBMR Abstract P506. Runge M., Rehfeld G., & Reswick E. (2000). Balance training and exercise in geriatric patients. Journal of Musculoskeletal Interactions, 1, 54-58..

Text Box: General International Symposium on Vibration Therapy, Science and Applications, December 9-10, 2006, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Harmful consequences Diemen, A. (2002). Vibration Training: Mechanisms and possible mechanisms relating to structural adaptations and acute effects. Kelderman J. (2001). The Power Plate; A new application in physical therapy? Kleinöder H., Ziegler J., Bosse C., Mester J. Safety considerations in vibration training. Institute of Training and Movement Science, German Sport University Cologne. Stoppani, J. Shake, Rattle and Grow: The Science and Application of Vibration Training Belav, D.L.; J.A. Hides, S.J. Wilson, W. Stanton, F.C. Dimeo, J. Rittweger, D. Felsenberg, C.A. Richardson. "Resistive simulated weightbearing exercise with whole body vibration reduces lumbar spine deconditioning in bed-rest." Spine. 2008 Mar. 1. 33,(5): E121-31. Hazell, T.J., J.M. Jakobi, K.A. Kenno. "The effects of whole-body vibration on upper- and lower-body EMG during static and dynamic contractions." Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 2007 Dec. 32(6): 1156-63. Reichardt, Christian H. "Vibrational Therapy: How does it work for exercise?" The American Chiropractor July 2007. Kawanabe K., A. Kawashima, I. Sashimoto, T. Takeda, Y. Sato, and J. Iwamoto. "Effect of whole-body vibration exercise and muscle strengthening, balance, and walking exercises on walking ability in the elderly." Keio Journal of Medicine. 2007 Mar. 56(1): 28-33. Rubin, Janet; Clinton Rubin, Christopher Rae Jacobs. "Molecular pathways mediating mechanical signaling in bone." Gene. 2006 Feb 15. 367: 1-16. Bruce, Robert Douglas, III. "The Problem of Bone Loss During Space Flight and the Need for More Effective Treatments to Make a Mission to Mars Safer." May 28, 2002. Literature Review. Raloff, Janet. "Medicinal EMFs: Harnessing Electric and Magnetic Fields for Healing and Health." Science News, Vol. 156, No. 20, 1999, pg. 316. Griffin, M.J. "Biodynamic Response To Whole-Body Vibration." The Shock and Vibration Digest 1981. Vol. 13; 3-12. Human Growth Hormone Kalu, D.N., et al. "How Cancellous and Cortical Bones Adapt to Loading and Growth Hormone." Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions, 2000, Vol. 1, No. 1, pg. 19-23. Medical Conditions and Rehabilitation Tekla Kornélia Tihanyi, Mónika Horváth, Gábor Fazekas, Tibor Hortobágyi and József Tihanyi One session of whole body vibration increases voluntary muscle strength transiently inpatients with stroke. Clin Rehabil 2007; 21; 782 Semler, O.; O. Fricke, K. Vezyroglou, C. Stark, A. Stabrey, E. Schoenau. "Results of a prospective pilot trial on mobility after whole body vibration in children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta." Clinical Rehabilitation. May 2008; 22(5):387-94. Melnyk M.; B. Kofler, M. Faist, M. Hodapp, A. Gollhofer. Effect of a Whole-Body Vibration Session on Knee Stability. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 2008 Apr 9. Moezy, Azar; Gholamreza Olyaei, Mohammadreza Hadian, Mohammad Razi, and Soghrat Faghihzadeh. "A Comparative Study of Whole Body Vibration Training and Conventional Training on Knee Proprioception and Postural Stability after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction" British Journal of Sports Medicine. Online: 2008 Jan. 8. Maloney-Hinds, C., J.S. Petrofsky, and G. Zimmerman. "The effect of 30 Hz vs. 50 Hz passive vibration and duration of vibration on skin blood flow in the arm." Medical Science Monitor. 2008 Mar. 14(3):CR112-116. Tihanyi, T.K., M. Horváth, G. Fazekas, T. Hortobágyi and J. Tihanyi. "One session of whole body vibration increases voluntary muscle strength transiently in patients with stroke." Clinical Rehabilitation 2007. Vol. 21: 782–793. Price, Kelly. Article in the Nashville Medical News. "MS and WBV: A Promising Combination." October 2006. Schuhfried, Othmar, C. Mittermaier, T. Jovanovic, K. Pieber and T. Paternostro-Sluga. "Effects of whole-body vibration in patients with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study." Clinical Rehabilitation 2005. Vol. 19: 834-842. Fontana, Tania L., Carolyn A. Richardson, and Warren R. Stanton. "The effect of weight bearing exercise with low frequency, whole body vibration on lumbosacral proprioception: A pilot study on normal subjects." Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 2005: Vol. 51. 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. 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. Lenhardt, M.L., et al. "Use of High-Frequency and Muscle Vibration in the Treatment of Tinnitus." International Tinnitus Journal, 2003, Vol. 9, No. 1, pg. 32-36. Bruyere, O., et al. "Controlled Whole Body Vibrations Improve Health Related Quality of Life in Elderly Patients." Research article abstract. Von der Heide S., Emons G., Hilgers R & Viereck V. Effect on muscles of mechanical vibrations produced by the Galileo 2000 in combination with physical therapy in treating female stress urinary incontinence Parkinson's Disease Haas, Christian T., Stephan Turbanski, Kirn Kessler and Dietmar Schmidtbleicher. "The effects of random whole-body-vibration on motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease." NeuroRehabilitation 21, 2006: 29–36. Turbanski S, Haas CT, Schmidtbleicher D, Friedrich A, Duisberg P. "Effects of random whole-body vibration on postural control in Parkinson's disease." Research in Sports Medicine, 2005, Jul - Sep, Vol. 13, No. 3, pg. 243-56. Fitness Cochrane, D.J.; S.R. Stannard, A.J. Sargeant, J. Rittweger. The rate of muscle temperature increase during acute whole-body vibration exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology 2008 Apr. 8 Annino G., E. Padua, C. Castagna, V.D. Salvo, S. Minichella, O. Tsarpela, V. Manzi, S. D'Ottavio. "Effect of whole body vibration training on lower limb performance in selected high-level ballet students." The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2007 Nov. 21(4):1072-6. 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. [PDF] Cardinale, M. "The Effects of Vibration on Human Performance and Hormonal Profile." Doctoral thesis, Semmelweis University, 2002. [PDF] Rittweger, J., et al. "Oxygen Uptake in Whole Body Vibration Exercise: Influence of Vibration Frequency, Amplitude and External Load." International Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 23, 2002, pg. 428-432. [abstract] Bosco, C., et al. "New Trends in Training Science: The Use of Vibrations for Enhancing Performance." New Studies in Athletics, Vol. 14, No.4, 1999, pg.55-62. [PDF] 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.[PDF] 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] Mark, A., et al. "Metabolic and Cardiovascular Responses During Whole Body Vibration Exercise: a Pilot Study." Poster presentation of research. [PDF] Bosco, C., et al. "The Influence of Whole Body Vibration on the Mechanical Behaviour of Skeletal Muscle." Research paper. [PDF] Clinical Trials Study sponsored by National Institute on Aging (NIA). ""VIBES" - Low Magnitude Mechanical Stimulation to Improve Bone Mineral Density." Study to run from Feb. 2007 through Sept. 2010. Study sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto. "Influence of Vibration on Bone Mineral Density in Women Who Have Weak Bones After Menopause". Study began Nov. 2006. Study sponsored by the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg. "Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Bone and Fall Related Parameters." Study to run from July 2006 to Oct. 2007. Study sponsored by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. "Vibration Intervention to Improve Bone and Muscle in Children with Cerebral Palsy." Study to run from Sept. 2004 through Sept. 2007. Study sponsored by the Logan College of Chiropractic. Whole Body Vibration Therapy in a Participant With Multiple Sclerosis Related Balance Deficits – A Case Study. Study to run from June 2006 through Feb. 2007. Study sponsored by Oregon State University College of Health and Human Sciences. "OSU Researchers to Shake-Up Hip Replacement Therapy." by Stephen Swanson, 2006. Whole Body Vibration in the News NASA Web site, March 7, 2008: "Vibrational Inhibition of Bone Erosion - A Low-Intensity Mechanical Countermeasure to Prohibit Osteoporosis in Astronauts During Long-Term Spaceflight (VIBE)" http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/science/experiments/VIBE.html Dembner, Alice. "New buzz on an old workout fad." July 8, 2006: The Boston Globe. Rainer, Michelle. "Shake your booty: can a vibrating machine jiggle you into shape? Devotees of Whole Body Vibration say yes." September 1, 2007: Fairchild Publications, Inc. Gallagher, Noel K. "Maine scientist finds vibration slims abdomen; His mouse study suggests exercise may move fat to where it benefits the body." October 23, 2007: Portland Press Herald (Maine). Oleck, Cecilia. "Whole lotta shakin' goin' on: Body vibration therapy is helping people with spinal cord injuries build bone density and muscle tone." October 3, 2006: Detroit Free Press.