Tag: vibrations

The influence of vibration training on human body

Magdalena Piecha, Piotr Król, Janusz Kubacki, Anna Polak, Arkadiusz Stanula, Marek Najder, Daria Chmielewska

Magdalena Piecha, Piotr Król, Janusz Kubacki, Anna Polak, Arkadiusz Stanula, Marek Najder, Daria Chmielewska – The influence of vibration training on human body. Fizjoterapia Polska 2006; 6(3); 192-197

Abstract
Vibration training nowadays is a very popular kind of practice in sport, fitness and rehabilitation. It can be used both by professionals as a complementary element of their traditional strength training, and by elderly as a way to improve their physical shape. There have been numerous research investigating the influence of vibration training on a human body. According to the opinion of many authors, vibration training has a beneficial impact on a human body. Major adaptation responses concern a muscle tissue. Most of the research have proven the increase of maximal strength, explosive strength and mechanical power. Because of the increase of density in a bony tissue, vibration training can successfully be used in the prevention of osteoporosis. Many authors report about stimulating influence of vibrations on the cardiovascular system: blood vessels expand, blood flow increases hence the nutrition and oxygen delivery in cells gets more efficient. Also, there have been many positive changes in postural stability and the hormonal system. Moreover many authors point out the positive effect of vibrations on humans suffering of a back pain. The case of implementing vibrations in a particular activity, sport or therapy is still open. A proper and well directed vibration training needs precise parameters of mechanical oscillations (frequency, amplitude of movement, acceleration) as well as an individual approach in training set up (type and duration of the exercises, number of repetition, muscle group being involved). This publication introduces the review of the literature and research concerning the influence of a single vibration session as well as a long-term vibration training on a human body.

Key words:
vibrations, vibration training, mechanical oscillations

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Changes in the human body stability system under the influence of vibrations

Magdalena Piecha, Piotr Król, Janusz Kubacki, Grzegorz Juras

Magdalena Piecha, Piotr Król, Janusz Kubacki, Grzegorz Juras – Changes in the human body stability system under the influence of vibrations. Fizjoterapia Polska 2008; 8(2); 97-104

Abstract
Via neuromuscular stimulation, vibration training induces changes in the tissues and systems of the human body. Major adaptive responses are seen in muscle tissue. Increased maximal strength, explosive strength and mechanical power of muscles after vibration training, were the basis for using vibration platforms in gymnasiums and spa centres. Numerous studies have also been published which describe changes in the cardiovascular system, endocrine system, bone and soft tissue following vibration training. The results of studies investigating the impact of vibration training on the stability of human body are equivocal. Owing to the vertical position of the body combined with a small base of support, the quiet standing position is easily influenced by destabilising factors. The control of the balance system is based on information originating from receptors in muscles and tendons whose functions are disturbed by vibrations. The complexity of human stability control processes and the lack of systematic methods of vibration training (frequency of vibration, amplitude of duration of training sessions, muscle groups involved) make the effect of mechanical oscillations on human stability an issue that is yet to be fully elucidated and is thus a very interesting research area. This paper contains a review of the literature and research concerning the influence of single vibration sessions as well as long-term vibration on the human body.
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vibrations, vibration training, stability of human body
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