Performance

Fagnani F., Giombini A., Di Cesare A., Pigozzi F. & Di Salvo V. (2006). The effects of a whole-body vibration program on muscle performance and flexibility in female athletes. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 85(12). 956-962.

Hazell T.J., Jakobi J.M. & Kenno K.A. (2007). The effects of whole-body vibration on upper- and lower-body emg during static and dynamic contractions. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 32(6). 1156-1163.

Cochrane D.J., Sartor F., Winwood K., Stannard S.R., Narici M.V. & Rittweger J. (2008). A comparison of the physiologic effects of acute whole-body vibration exercise in young and older people. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 89(5). 815-821.

Bakhitiary A.H., Safavi-Farokhi Z. & Aminian-Far A. (2007). Influence of vibration on delayed onset of muscle soreness following eccentric exercise. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 41(3). 145-148.

Cochrane D.J. & Stannard S.R. (2005). Acute whole body vibration training increases vertical jump and flexibility performance in elite female field hockey players. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 39(11). 860-865.

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(2). 183-187.

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.

DolnyD.G. & Reyes G.F. (2008). Whole body vibration exercise: training and benefits. Current Sports Medicine Reports. 7(3), 152-157.

Bosco C., Iacovelli M., Tsarpela O., Cardinale M., Bonifazi M., Tihanyi J., Viru M., De Lorenzo A. & Viru A. (2000). Hormonal responses to whole-body vibration in men. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 81(6). 449-454.

Cochrane D.J., Stannard S.R., Sargeant A.J. & Rittweger J. (2008). The rate of muscle temperature increase during acute whole-body vibration exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology. [Epub ahead of print]

Kvorning T., Bagger M., Caserotti P. & Madsen K. (2006). Effects of vibration and resistance training on neuromuscular and hormonal measures. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 96(5). 615-625.

Delecluse C., Roelants M., Diels R., Koninckx E. & Verschueren S. (2005). Effects of whole body vibration training on muscle strength and sprint performance in sprint-trained athletes. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 26(8). 662-668.

Roelants M., Delecluse C., Goris M. & Verschueren S. (2004). Effects of 24 weeks of whole body vibration training on body composition and muscle strength in untrained females. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 25(1).

Torvinen S., Sievanen H., Jarvinen T.A., Pasanen M., Kontulainen S. & Kannus P. (2002). Effect of 4-min vertical whole body vibration on muscle performance and body balance: a randomized cross-over study. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 23(5). 374-379.

Rees S., Murphy A. & Watsford M. (2007). Effects of vibration exercise on muscle performance and mobility in an older population. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 15(4). 367-381.

Mahieu N.N., Wityrouw E., Van de Voorde D., Michilsens D., Arbyn V. & Van den Broecke W. (2006). Improving strength and postural control in young skiers: whole-body vibration versus equivalent resistance training. Journal of Athletic Training. 41(3). 286-293.

Mester J., Kleinoder H. & Yue Z. (2006). Vibration training: benefits and risks. Journal of Biomechanics. 39(6). 1056-1065.

Torvinen S., Kannus P., Sievanen H., Jarvinen T.A., Pasanen T.A., Kontulainen S., Nenonen A., Jarvinen T.L. Paakkala T., Jarvinen M. & Vuori I. (2003). Effect of 8-month vertical whole body vibration on bone, muscle performance, and body balance: a randomized controlled study. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 18(5). 876-884.

Cochrane D.J., Stannard S.R., Walmsely A. & Firth E.C. (2007). The acute effect of vibration exercise on concentric muscular characteristics. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. [Epub ahead of print].

Mester J., Spitzenfeil P., Schwarzer J. & Seifriz F. (1999). Biological reaction to vibration--implications for sport. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2(3). 211-226.

Stewart J.A., Cochrane D.J. & Morton R.H. (2007). Differential effects of whole body vibration durations on knee extensor strength. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. [Epub ahaed of print]

Annini G., Padua E., Castagna C., Salvo V.D., Minichella S., Tsarpela O., Manzi V. & Dettavio S. (2007). Effect of whole body vibration training on lower limb performance in selected high-level ballet students. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 21(4). 1072-1076.

Armstrong W.J., Nestle H.N., Grinnell D.C., Cole L.D., Van Gilder E.L., Warren G.S. & Capizzi E.A. (2008). The acute effect of whole-body vibration on the hoffmann reflex. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 22(2). 471-476.

Bullock N., Martin D.T., Ross A., Rosemond C.D., Jordan M.J. & Marino F.E. (2008). Acute effect of whole-body vibration on sprint and jumping performance in elite skeleton athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. [Epub ahead of print]

Cormie P., Deane R.S., Triplett N.T. & McBride J.M. (2006). Acute effects of whole-body vibration on muscle activity, strength, and power. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 20(2). 257-261.

Da Silva M.E., Fernandez J.M., Castillo E., Nunez V.M., Vaamonde D.M., Poblador M.S. & Lancho J.L. (2007). Influence of vibration training on energy expenditure in active men. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 21(2). 470-475.

Garatachea N., Jimenez A., Bresciani G., Marino N.A., Golzales-Gallego J. & de Paz J.A. (2007). The effects of movement velocity during squating on energy expenditure and substrate utilization in whole-body vibration. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 21(2). 594-598.

Jordan M.J., Norris S.R., Smith D.J. & Herzog W. (2005). Vibration training: an overview of the area, training consequences, and future considerations. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 19(2). 459-466.

McBride J.M., Porcari J.P. & Scheunke M.D. (2004). Effect of vibration during fatiguing resistance exercise on subsequent muscle activity during maximal voluntary isometric contractions. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 18(4). 777-781.

Poston B., Holcomb W.R., Guadagnoli M.A., Linn L.L. (2007). The acute effects of mechanical vibration on power output in the bench press. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 21(1). 199-203.

Roelants M., Verschueren S.M., Delecluse C., Levin O. & Stijnen V. (2006). Whole-body-vibration induced increase in leg muscle activity during different squat exercises. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 20(1). 124-129.

Savelberg H.H., Keizer H.A. & Meijer K. (2007). Whole-body vibration induced adaptation in knee extensors; consequences of initial strength, vibration frequency, and joint angle. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 21(2). 589-593.

van den Tillar R. (2006). Will whole-body vibration training help increase the range of motion of the hamstrings? Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 20(1). 192-196.

Roelants M., Delecluse C. & Verschueren S.M. (2004). Whole-body-vibration training increases knee-extension strength and speed of movement in older women. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 52(6). 901-908.

Abercromby A.F., Amonette W.E., Layne C.S., McFarlin B.K., Hinman M.R. & Paloski W.H. (2007). Variation in neuromuscular responses during acute whole-body vibration exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 39(9). 1642-1650.

Abercromby A.F., Amonette W.E., Layne C.S., McFarlin B.K., Hinman M.R. & Paloski W.H. (2007). Vibration exposure and biodynamic responses during whole-body vibration training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 39(10). 1794-1800.

Delecuse C., Roelants M. & Verschueren S. (2003). Strength increase after whole-body vibration compared with resistance training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 35(6). 1033-1041.

Torvinen S., Kannus P., Sievanen H., Jarvinen T.A., Pasanen M., Kontulainen S., Jarvinen M., Oja P. & Vuori I. (2002). Effect of four-month vertical whole body vibration on performance and balance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 34(9). 1523-1528.

Mulder E.R., Kuebler W.M., Gerrits K.H., Rittweger J., Felsenberg D., Stegeman D.F. & de Haan A. (2007). Knee extensor fatigability after bedrest for 8 weeks with and without countermeasure. Muscle & Nerve. 36(6). 798-806.

Rees S.S., Murphy A.J. & Watsford M.L. (2008). Effects of whole body vibration exercise on lower-extremity muscle strength and power in an older population: a randomized clinical trial. Physical Therapy. 88(4). 462-470.

Rehn B., Lidstrom J., Skoglund J. & Lindstrom B. (2007). Effects on leg muscular performance from whole-body vibration exercise: a systematic review. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 17(1). 2-11.

Nordlund M.M. & Thorstensson A. (2007). Strength training effects of whole-body vibration? Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 17(1). 12-17.

Luo J., McNamara B. & Moran K. (2005). The use of vibration training to enhance muscle strength and power. Sports Medicine. 35(1). 23-41.

Issurin V.B. (2005). Vibrations and their applications in sport. a review. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. 45(3). 324-336.

Bogaerts A., Delecluse C., Claessens A.L., Coudyzer W., Boonen S. & Verschueren S.M. (2007). Impact of whole-body vibration training versus fitness training on muscle strength and muscle mass in older men: a 1-year randomized controlled trial. The Journals of Gerontology. 62(6). 630-650.

Ronnestad B.R. (2004). Comparing the performance-enhancing effects of squats on a vibration platform with conventional squats in recreationally resistance-trained men. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Researh. 18(4). 839-845.