The effect of long-term whole-body vibration on muscular performance
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.12957/bjhbs.2020.59711Keywords:
Whole body vibration, Strength, Power, Reactive strength.Abstract
Introduction: The whole-body vibration (WBV) approach
is considered to be a unique training method for physical
rehabilitation, injury preventions, and improving physical
performance in athlete. The scientific literature about WBV is
well documented and presents different vibration protocols,
different measurements and, as a consequence - different
results. Objectives: To explore the effect of a strengthening
program with WBV on several muscular strength variables
among physical education students in comparison to a control
passive group of students. Methods: Thirty-eight healthy
male physical education students were randomly allocated
into Vibration Group (VG, n=13) - who underwent strengthening
program with WBV and external load, and Control Group
(CG, n=25), that received no treatment. The study included
pre-test assessments, 4-week intervention phase and post-test
assessments. During the intervention phase VG performed
three training sessions per week that included six sets of 30
sec squats with external loads on a WBV platform. Assessments
included maximal muscle strength, power, reactive
strength and endurance. Results: Significant improvements
were shown in all components among the VG from pre to
post-tests (p<0.001), with no significant change among the
CG. Conclusions: A 4-week strengthening program with WBV
and medium external load improves different components of
strength among healthy physical education students.
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