Power Plate® Training Improves Walking Function in Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Consistent use of a Power Plate® machine can result in an increase in walking function as defined by walking speed.
The effectiveness of proprioceptive training for improving motor function: a systematic review
This review examined different forms of proprioceptive training. Improvements associated with vibration are noted.
The effects of random whole-body-vibration on motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease.
This crossover study of 68 Parkinson's patients examined the effect of whole body vibration on motor symptoms. There was a highly significant impro...
Effects of vibration on spasticity in individuals with spinal cord injury: a scoping systematic review.
Whole body vibration resulted in a decrease in spasticity in lasting 6-8 days after the last vibration session
Whole-body vibration improves walking function in individuals with spinal cord injury: a pilot study.
This pilot study of spinal cord injured people showed significantly improved walking speed, cadence and step length with whole body vibration. Thes...
The effectiveness of whole-body-vibration training in improving hamstring flexibility in physically active adults.
This review article found moderate evidence to support the use of whole body vibration to improve hamstring flexibility in active young adults.
Power Plate® Training Proves Effective for the Elderly
Power Plate® training Increases Knee-Extension Strength and Speed of Movement in Older Women
Effects of Power Plate® Training on Sprint Running Kinematics and Explosive Strength Performance
Whole body vibration stimulates the sensory receptors and the afferent pathways, leading to a more efficient use of the stretch reflex
Power Plate® Training Increases Strength and Muscle Mass in Older Men
One Year of Power Plate® Exercise Showed a Significant Increase in Muscle Mass, Isometric and Explosive Strength in Older Men.
The Effect of Power Plate® Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Muscle Strength in the Elderly
Power Plate® training in older individuals leads to significant enhancements in cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength.
Power Plate® Training Can Reduce Abdominal Fat in Overweight and Obese Adults
Adding Power Plate® training to a hypocaloric diet can help to achieve a sustained long term weight loss and can reduce visceral adipose tissue in ...
Whole-Body Vibration Augments Resistance Training Effects on Body Composition in Postmenopausal Women
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of resistance training in conjunction with Whole Body Vibration on body composition in seden...
