Open AccessShort-term Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Functional Mobility and Flexibility in Healthy, Older Adults
Author(s) -
Takao Tsuji,
Naruki Kitano,
Kenji Tsunoda,
Erika Himori,
Tomohiro Okura,
Kiyoji Tanaka
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of geriatric physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.185
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2152-0895
pISSN - 1539-8412
DOI - 10.1519/jpt.0b013e318295dacd
Subject(s) - whole body vibration , static stretching , medicine , squatting position , physical medicine and rehabilitation , functional training , physical therapy , flexibility (engineering) , crossover study , vibration , range of motion , mathematics , statistics , physics , quantum mechanics , placebo , alternative medicine , pathology
Whole-body vibration (WBV) training is a relatively new approach for enhancing muscle strength, physical performance, and flexibility. The aim of this study was to examine whether short-term WBV training by using the triple-plane vertical vibration device (ie, acceleration training [AT]) improves functional mobility and flexibility in healthy, older adults.