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Conditions
Brief summary
Introduction: Whole body vibration exercises consist in performing exercise on a platform which transmits mechanical stimuli (vibration) to the anatomic area in contact with the platform and that propagate throughout the body. Objective: The aim of the present study is to analyze the electromyographic response of the thigh muscles exposed to different vibrational frequencies, when compared to a non vibration condition. Methods: Eight male participants (mean age 24,13+/-1,55) were randomly exposed to two synchronous vibration frequencies (25Hz and 50Hz) and a non-vibration control procedure during squatting, while monitored with surface EMG.
Interventions
The participants were randomised to receive each of the following interventions in a random order: control intervention, where participants performed squats in the platform, without vibration; squats with whole body vibration frequency of 25 Hz and squats with whole body vibration frequency of 50 Hz. The participants were invited to visit the facilities for 3 times and the cross-over trial had a wash out period of one week. The intervention was squatting with whole body vibration for 60 seconds
The participants were randomised to receive each of the following interventions in a random order: control intervention, where participants performed squats in the platform, without vibration; squats with whole body vibration frequency of 25 Hz and squats with whole body vibration frequency of 50 Hz. The participants were invited to visit the facilities for 3 times and the cross-over trial had a wash out period of one week. The intervention was squatting with whole body vibration for 60 seconds, followed by 60 seconds of rest, with five repetitions. The exercises were supervised by physiotherapists trained in the method.
Sponsors
Universidade Fernando Pessoa
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Crossover
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Healthy young adults
Exclusion criteria
musculoskeletal surgeries, lesions or alterations of the spine and lower limbs, cardiovascular or metabolic diseases.
Outcome results
None listed