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Research Studies (2021)
This study aims to find out whether whole body vibration has an effect on the sprint ability to shorten the time of bobsled-skeleton athletes. Seventeen bobsled-skeleton athletes (male = 11, female = 6) were re weiter...
Author: Min SK, Lee K, Lim ST
Source: PLoS One, 2021; 16(10): e0258353, PMID: 34624056
GID: 5557; Last update: 12.10.2021
More information: Original Article
Research Studies (2019)
OBJECTIVES: We hypothesized that the additional activation of motor units (MU) and the elevation of metabolic energy turnover resulting from whole-body vibration (WBV) superimposed to high intensity resistance weiter...
Author: Rosenberger A, Beijer A, Schoenau E, Mester J, Rittweger J, Zange J
Source: J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact, 2019; 19(2): 159-168, PMID: 31186386
Keywords: Squat, Oxygen Uptage, Muscle Activation, EMG, 20-40Hz
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GID: 4921; Last update: 17.06.2019
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Research Studies (2016)
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of whole-body vibration exercise (WBVE) on isokinetic muscular function of the knee and jump performance depending on different squatting posi weiter...
Author: Kim J, Park Y, Seo Y, Kang G, Park S, Cho H, Moon H, Kim M, Yu J
Source: J Phys Ther Sci, 2016; 28(1): 159-61, PMID: 26957749
GID: 4766; Last update: 12.10.2018
Research Studies (2017)
BACKGROUND: The ability to control skin blood flow decreases with advancing age and some clinical disorders, as in diabetes and in rheumatologic diseases. Feasible clinical strategies such as whole-body vibrati weiter...
Author: Sa-Caputo D, Paineiras-Domingos L, Carvalho-Lima R, Dias-Costa G, de Paiva PC, de Azeredo CF, Carmo RCR, Dionello CF, Moreira-Marconi E, Frederico EHFF, Sousa-Goncalves CR, Morel DS, Paiva DN, Avelar NCP, Lacerda AC, Magalhaes CEV, Castro LS, Presta GA, d
Source: Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med, 2017; 14(4 Suppl): 41-51, PMID: 28740943
Keywords: Blood Flow, Metaanalysis
GID: 4598; Last update: 14.01.2018
More information: Original Article
Research Studies (2017)
Effects of different warm-up modalities on power output during the high pull.
This study compared the effects of six warm-up modalities on peak power output (PPO) during the high-pull exercise. Nine resistance-trained males completed six trials using different warm-ups: high-pull specif weiter...
Author: Barnes MJ, Petterson A, Cochrane DJ
Source: J Sports Sci, 2017; 35(10): 976-981, PMID: 27398685
GID: 4611; Last update: 14.01.2018
Research Studies (2017)
The effect of whole-body vibration training on lean mass: A PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis.
BACKGROUND: Whole-body vibration training (WBVT) confers a continuous vibration stimuli to the body. Although some reports have discussed the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) on bone mineral density and mu weiter...
Author: Chen H, Ma J, Lu B, Ma XL
Source: Medicine (Baltimore), 2017; 96(45): e8390, PMID: 29137022
Keywords: Metaanalysis
GID: 4563; Last update: 20.11.2017
More information: Original Article
Research Studies (2017)
The Effect of WBV on Balance, Mobility and Strength in Aging Adults: A Systematic Review
Whole body vibration (WBV) exposure in elderly adults is found to increase physical activity and so the overall health status. For analyzing effects of WBV on muscle power, balance and overall mobility among el weiter...
Author: Rabia Iqbal Awan1*, Naeem khan2 and Sajida Perveen2
Source: Biol Syst Open Access, 2017; 6:1: ISSN:2329-6577
Keywords: Metaanalysis
GID: 4557; Last update: 15.11.2017
Research Studies (2017)
OBJECTIVES: We hypothesized that progressive whole-body vibration (WBV) superimposed to progressive high intensity resistance training has greater effects on muscle cross-sectional area (CSA), muscle force of l weiter...
Author: Rosenberger A, Beijer A, Johannes B, Schoenau E, Mester J, Rittweger J, Zange J
Source: J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact, 2017; 17(2): 38-49, PMID: 28574410
Keywords: Galiloe 40Hz, Drop Jump, Contact Time, Muscel Gain, Muscle Cross-section
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GID: 4450; Last update: 06.06.2017
More information: Original Article
Research Studies (2017)
INTRODUCTION: The goal of this randomized and controlled study is to examine whether whole-body vibration (WBV) training is able to reduce back pain and physical disability in seated working office employees wi weiter...
Author: Kaeding TS, Karch A, Schwarz R, Flor T, Wittke TC, Kuck M, Boselt G, Tegtbur U, Stein L
Source: Scand J Med Sci Sports, 2017; 27(12): 2027-2039, PMID: 28185300
Keywords: Back-Pain, Workplace, Leonardo Balance
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GID: 4369; Last update: 17.02.2017
Research Studies (2016)
BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the electromyogram (EMG) response of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) to whole-body vibration (WBV) while using different body posture and vibration frequencies. MAT weiter...
Author: Lee J, Lee K, Song C
Source: Med Sci Monit, 2016; 22(): 4030-4036, PMID: 27787476
Keywords: Pelvic Floor, Muscle Activation, EMG, MVC
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GID: 4267; Last update: 08.11.2016
Research Studies (2016)
[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate whether or not a single whole-body vibration treatment after eccentric exercise can reduce muscle soreness and enhance muscle recovery. [Subjects and Methods] weiter...
Author: Timon R, Tejero J, Brazo-Sayavera J, Crespo C, Olcina G
Source: J Phys Ther Sci, 2016; 28(6): 1781-5, PMID: 27390415
Keywords: Kreatinkinase, Creatinekinasis, delayed muscle soreness, DMS, Muskelkater
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GID: 4212; Last update: 13.09.2016
More information: Original Article
Research Studies (2016)
Muscle histology changes after short term vibration training in healthy controls
In search for additional counter measures of muscle atrophy vibration exercise training may have substantial effort for patients with neuromuscular disorders. To cover safety aspects and obtain muscle morpholog weiter...
Author: Schoser B
Source: Acta Myol, 2016; 34(2-3): 133-8, PMID: 27199541
Keywords: Muscle Histology, Muscle function, muscle power, muscle fiber
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GID: 4195; Last update: 27.06.2016
More information: Original Article
Research Studies (2016)
[Purpose] The aim of the present study was to investigate the acute effects of unilateral whole body vibration training on height and symmetry of the single leg vertical jump in healthy men. [Subjects] Thirty m weiter...
Author: Shin S, Lee K, Song C
Source: J Phys Ther Sci, 2016; 27(12): 3923-8, PMID: 26834381
Keywords: Single leg vertical jump, Symmetry, Whole body vibration
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GID: 4076; Last update: 16.02.2016
Research Studies (2015)
The primary purpose of this study was to systematically examine the effects of an 8-week controlled whole-body vibration training on reducing the risk of falls among community-dwelling adults. Eighteen healthy weiter...
Author: Yang F, King GA, Dillon L, Su X
Source: J Biomech, 2015; 48(12): 3206-12, PMID: 26189095
Keywords: Fallprevention
Physicalmedicine
Cutaneous sensation
Range ofmotion
Fear offalling
Side-alternating vibration
Hip fracture
#GRFS79
GID: 3953; Last update: 21.07.2015
Research Studies (2013)
BACKGROUND: Epidemiological studies suggest that excessive sitting time is associated with increased health risk, independent of the performance of exercise. We hypothesized that a daily bout of exercise cannot weiter...
Author: Duvivier BM, Schaper NC, Bremers MA, van Crombrugge G, Menheere PP, Kars M, Savelberg HH
Source: PLoS One, 2013; 8(2): e55542, PMID: 23418444
Keywords: often standing and walking during working day much better than intensive workout after long sitting
GID: 3874; Last update: 12.05.2015
More information: Original Article
Fundamental Studies (2015)
The intention of this study was to systematically analyze the impact of biomechanical parameters in terms of different peak-to-peak displacements and knee angles on trunk and neck muscle activity during whole-b weiter...
Author: Perchthaler D, Hauser S, Heitkamp HC, Hein T, Grau S
Source: J Sports Sci Med, 2015; 14(1): 155-62, PMID: 25729303
Keywords: EMG on lower back during vibration training
Vibration, electromyography, torso, paraspinal
muscles. EMG, Lower Back Muscles, Upper Back Muscles
#GRFS8
GID: 3839; Last update: 08.04.2015
More information: Original Article
Research Studies (2015)
Aerobic high-intensity interval training (HIT) improves cardiovascular capacity but may reduce the finite work capacity above critical power (W") and lead to atrophy of myosin heavy chain (MyHC)-2 fibers. Since weiter...
Author: Mueller SM, Aguayo D, Zuercher M, Fleischmann O, Boutellier U, Auer M, Jung HH, Toigo M
Source: PLoS One, 2015; 10(2): e0116764, PMID: 25679998
Keywords: HIT, High Intensity Training, Galileo HIT
#GEFS28
GID: 3771; Last update: 16.02.2015
More information: Original Article
Research Studies (2014)
Muscle atrophy, pain, and damage in bed rest reduced by resistive (vibration) exercise.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a short-duration (5-6 min, 3 d.wk) resistive exercise program with (RVE) or without (RE) whole-body vibration in reducing muscle atrophy in the weiter...
Author: Miokovic T, Armbrecht G, Gast U, Rawer R, Roth HJ, Runge M, Felsenberg D, Belavy DL
Source: Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2014; 46(8): 1506-16, PMID: 24561811
Keywords: BBR2, Pain, Creatine Kinase (CK), msucel atrophy
#GRFS92
GID: 3510; Last update: 20.03.2014
Research Studies (2014)
A randomized controlled trial was conducted to clarify the beneficial effect of whole body vibration (WBV) exercise plus squat training on body balance, muscle power, and walking ability in the elderly with kne weiter...
Author: Osugi T, Iwamoto J, Yamazaki M, Takakuwa M
Source: Ther Clin Risk Manag, 2014; 10(): 131-8, PMID: 24591837
Keywords: Fall Risk, deep squat training, body balance, walking velocity, muscle power
#GRFS54
GID: 3505; Last update: 20.03.2014
Research Studies (2014)
In vivo measurements of the effect of whole body vibration on spinal loads.
PURPOSE: It is assumed that whole body vibration (WBV) improves muscle strength, bone density, blood flow and mobility and is therefore used in wide ranges such as to improve fitness and prevent osteoporosis a weiter...
Author: Rohlmann A, Schmidt H, Gast U, Kutzner I, Damm P, Bergmann G
Source: Eur Spine J, 2014; 23(3): 666-72, PMID: 24201510
Keywords: Galileo Training joint forces, Gelenkskräfte, Galileo vs. PowerPlate
#GRFS6
GID: 3455; Last update: 05.02.2014
Fundamental Studies (2013)
Elderly patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy are more likely to experience falls. However, the information available on how such falls can be prevented is scarce. We investigated the effects of whol weiter...
Author: Lee K, Lee S, Song C
Source: Tohoku J Exp Med, 2013; 231(4): 305-14, PMID: 24334483
Keywords: Muscle Power, Balance, HbA1c, Diabetes, Flexibility
#GRFS55
GID: 3411; Last update: 08.01.2014
Research Studies (2012)
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effects of whole-body vibration in addition to an exercise programme on functional mobility and related outcomes for frail older fallers. DESIGN: Single-blind randomized parallel weiter...
Author: Pollock RD, Martin FC, Newham DJ
Source: Clin Rehabil, 2012; 26(10): 915-23, PMID: 22324058
Keywords: UQality of Life, Fall Risk, Walking Distance
#GRFS53
GID: 3364; Last update: 12.11.2013
Scientific Publications (2010)
Osteoporosis in Men Chapter 52: Exercise programs for Pateints with osteoporosis
Author: Felsenberg D., Runge M.
Source: Osteoporosis in Men, 2010; 635-652
GID: 3308; Last update: 17.09.2013
Scientific Publications (2013)
The effects of whole-body vibration on muscle strength and power: a meta-analysis.
Exercise with whole-body vibration (WBV) is becoming popular as an alternative to conventional training or as supplementary training. However, despite increasing research efforts in this field, additive effects weiter...
Author: Osawa Y, Oguma Y, Ishii N
Source: J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact, 2013; 13(3): 342-52, PMID: 23989260
Keywords: Metaanalysis
GID: 3306; Last update: 10.09.2013
More information: Original Article
Professional Articles (2012)
Good vibrations: improving client´s health and fitness
The authors conducted a preliminary investigation into the possible effects of whole-body vibration on balance and walking speed in adults with learning disabilities. Participants receives 12 seven-minute sessi weiter...
Author: J Bartley, F Fatoye
Source: Learning Disability Practice, 2012; 15(9): 25-28
Keywords: Balance, Walking Speed
GID: 3065; Last update: 20.11.2012
Press Comments (2012)
Muskeltraining hat nichts mit dem Alter zu tun
Source: Münsterländische Tageszeitung, 2012; 13.10.:
GID: 3059; Last update: 05.11.2012
Research Studies (2013)
Acute Bone Marker Responses to Whole-Body Vibration and Resistance Exercise in Young Women.
Whole-body vibration (WBV) augments the musculoskeletal effects of resistance exercise (RE). However, its acute effects on bone turnover markers (BTM) have not been determined. This study examined BTM responses weiter...
Author: Sherk VD, Chrisman C, Smith J, Young KC, Singh H, Bemben MG, Bemben DA
Source: J Clin Densitom, 2013; 16(1): 104–109, PMID: 22902255
Keywords: Bone Loss, Bone Resorption Markers, Strength Training
#GRFS139
GID: 3048; Last update: 02.10.2012
Press Comments (2012)
Knack-Po dank Wackelbrett – da viele Wege nach Rom führen, diesmal Po-Training mit Vibration
Source: shape up ladies first, 2012; 05: 6-7
Keywords: Bauch/Beine/Po, Po-Training
GID: 3042; Last update: 17.09.2012
Press Comments (2012)
Mobilität gefragt – Vibrationstraining kann Muskelschwäche vorbeugen
Source: Aktiv im Leben, 2012; Aug./Sept.: 19
GID: 3041; Last update: 10.09.2012
Research Studies (2012)
A randomized controlled trial was conducted to determine the effect of 6 months of whole body vibration (WBV) exercise on physical function in postmenopausal osteoporotic women treated with alendronate. Fifty-t weiter...
Author: Iwamoto J, Sato Y, Takeda T, Matsumoto H
Source: J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact, 2012; 12(3): 136-43, PMID: 22947545
GID: 3037; Last update: 09.09.2012
More information: Original Article
Research Studies (2012)
Background: Whole body vibration (WBV) is a novel training intervention but a comparison of different methods of WBV has rarely been performed. Aim: To compare the short and medium term effects of two regimens weiter...
Author: Elmantaser M, McMillan M, Smith K, Khanna S, Chantler D, Panarelli M, Ahmed SF
Source: J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact, 2012; 12(3): 144-54, PMID: 22947546
GID: 3038; Last update: 09.09.2012
More information: Original Article
Research Studies (2012)
AIM: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain. Fibromyalgia is associated with balance problems and increased fall frequency. Whole-body vibration therapy had been used for impro weiter...
Author: Adsuar JC, Del Pozo-Cruz B, Parraca JA, Olivares PR, Gusi N
Source: J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 2012; 52(1): 85-91, PMID: 22327091
Keywords: Balance, Fybromyalgia
#GRFS102
GID: 2960; Last update: 11.05.2012
Press Comments (2012)
Mobilität ist keine Frage des Alters
Source: Mein Samstag, 2012; 31.03.:
GID: 2953; Last update: 07.05.2012
Press Comments (2011)
Lebensfreude im Alter: Aktiv und bewusst genießen
Source: BAZ Badische Anzeigen-Zeitung, 2011; 17.03.:
GID: 2952; Last update: 07.05.2012
Research Studies (2012)
Short-Duration Resistive Exercise Sustains Neuromuscular Function after Bed Rest.
PURPOSE: To assess the effectiveness of a short duration, three times weekly, high-load resistive exercise program on preventing deterioration in neuromuscular function after prolonged bed rest. METHODS: Twenty weiter...
Author: Gast U, John S, Runge M, Rawer R, Felsenberg D, Belavy DL
Source: Med Sci Sports Exerc., 2012; (44): 1764-72, PMID: 22460472
Keywords: BBR2, BedRest, Kuskelfunktion
#GRFS69
GID: 2942; Last update: 10.04.2012
Press Comments (2012)
Muskelschwäche vorbeugen – Mobilität ist keine Frage des Alters
Source: Intelligenzblatt Erding, 2012; 01.12.:
GID: 2925; Last update: 22.03.2012
Press Comments (2012)
Der extra-Thementipp zum Thema "Lebensfreude im Alter". Senioren sollten in ihrer Freizeit engagiert bleiben – sportlich und auch sozial. weiter...
Source: Marburg extra, 2012; 22.02.:
GID: 2928; Last update: 22.03.2012
Press Comments (2012)
Wie programmiert man den Körper im Schnellverfahren auf Ausdauer? Forscher haben ein Training für leidensfähige Sportler entwickelt. weiter...
Author: Binnig D
Source: Die ZEIT, 2012; 5: 30
Keywords: HIT
GID: 2812; Last update: 27.01.2012
Research Studies (2011)
Bei Diabetikern besteht häufig eine Neigung zu körperlicher Inaktivität. Das Vibrationstraining als wenig belastende Aktivität müsste ihnen deswegen eher entgegen kommen als das Evidenz basierte Krafttrai weiter...
Author: Heitkamp HC, Lange M, Hipp A, Nieß A
Source: Sportmedizin, 2011;
GID: 2811; Last update: 26.01.2012
Scientific Publications (2011)
Das vorliegende Buch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick zum Thema Gesundheit, Gesundheitsmanagement und Gesundheitsförderung in Unternehmen. Aufgrund der steigenden Altersstruktur der Erwerbspersonen nehmen a weiter...
Author: Seitz D.
Source: ISBN 3639384326, 2011;
Keywords: Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung
GID: 2779; Last update: 08.12.2011
Research Studies (2011)
Seit einigen Jahren gilt das Krafttraining mit einem Evidenzgrad A zur Stoffwechselkontrolle bei Typ 2 Diabetes mellitus als etabliert. Auch Vibrationstraining geht mit einem Kraftzuwachs einher, ohne dass eine weiter...
Author: Heitkamp HC, Laukemann J, Hipp A, Nieß A
Source: DGSP Abstract 97, 2011; 169
GID: 2768; Last update: 07.11.2011
Research Studies (2011)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a new high-intensity training modality comprised of vibration exercise with superimposed resistance exercise and vascular occlusion (vibroX) on skeletal weiter...
Author: Item F, Denkinger J, Fontana P, Weber M, Boutellier U, Toigo M
Source: Int J Sports Med, 2011; 32(10): 781-7, PMID: 21870317
Keywords: endurance exercise
whole-body vibration capillarization
vascular occlusion
resistance exercise
#GRFS12
GID: 2690; Last update: 29.08.2011
Research Studies (2011)
12-weeks of Whole Body Vibration with Resistance Exercise is Osteogenic at the Spine
Evidence supports weight-bearing activity as a means to increase bone mineral density (BMD) and lower risk for osteoporosis. Whole body vibration (WBV) training is a novel technique that has been minimally exp weiter...
Author: Almstedt HC, Urbinati CR, Ligouri GC, Spiegel M, Stapleton MR, Shoepe TC
Source: ACSM annual meeting, 2011;
Keywords: lumbar spine, BMD, BMC, Bone Density Spine, Boen formation Markers
#GRFS143
GID: 2683; Last update: 26.07.2011
Press Comments (2011)
Good Vibrations – Muskelaufbau ist leichter als man denkt
Source: Frankfurter Stadtkurier am Sonntag, 2011; 01.05.:
GID: 2674; Last update: 12.07.2011
Press Comments (2011)
Muskelaufbau ist häufig leichter als viele Bürger denken
Source: Altonaer Anzeiger, 2011; 01.05.:
Keywords: Personal Trainer, Fitness
GID: 2673; Last update: 12.07.2011
Press Comments (2011)
Source: Infinity Magazin, 2011; 01.03.: 31
Keywords: Rücken
GID: 2670; Last update: 12.07.2011
Press Comments (2011)
Bewegungsarmut kann Rückenprobleme verursachen. weiter...
Source: Parsberg Echo, 2011; 02.04.:
Keywords: Rückenschmerz, Rückenprobleme
GID: 2624; Last update: 11.04.2011
Press Comments (2011)
Ganzheitliches Muskeltraining auch für zu Hause
Eine wachsende Zahl von Berufstätigen klagt über Rückenprobleme. weiter...
Source: brd-info.net, 2011; 22.02.:
Keywords: Rückenschmerz, Rückenprobleme
GID: 2627; Last update: 11.04.2011
More information: Original Article
Press Comments (2011)
Bewegungsarmut kann Rückenprobleme verursachen. weiter...
Source: Altonaer Anzeiger, 2011; 06.03.:
Keywords: Rückenschmerz, Rückenprobleme
GID: 2623; Last update: 11.04.2011
Press Comments (2010)
Source: MedUNIQA GesundheitsPortal, 2010; 01.06.:
Keywords: Krafttraining
GID: 2389; Last update: 31.08.2010
More information: Original Article
Research Studies (2010)
Whole body vibration as an adjunct to static stretching
This study was a randomized control trial. The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) to determine if stretching the hamstrings during whole-body-vibration (WBV) is more effective than static stretching alone; a weiter...
Author: Feland JB, Hawks M, Hopkins JT, Hunter I, Johnson AW, Eggett DL
Source: Int J Sports Med., 2010; 31(8): 584-9, PMID: 20535662
Keywords: Standard Stretching vs Galileo Training
GID: 2366; Last update: 24.08.2010
Research Studies (2011)
Enhanced Myofiber Recruitment During Exhaustive Squatting Performed as Whole-Body Vibration Exercise
Eckhardt, H, Wollny, R, Müller, H, Bärtsch, P, and Friedmann-Bette, B. Enhanced myofiber recruitment during exhaustive squatting performed as whole-body vibration exercise. J Strength Cond Res 24(X): 000-000, weiter...
Author: Eckhardt H, Wollny R, Müller H, Bärtsch P, Friedmann-Bette B
Source: J Strength Cond Res., 2011; Apr;25(4): 1120-5, PMID: 20647942
Keywords: EMG, Exhaustion, Lactate, Training Intensity
#GRFS100, #GRFS119, #GRFS123
GID: 2370; Last update: 24.08.2010
Research Studies (2010)
Vibration effects on static balance and strength
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a vibration training protocol and a conventional strength training program consisting of similar exercises on knee extensors and flexors strength and weiter...
Author: Spiliopoulou SI, Amiridis IG, Tsigganos G, Economides D, Kellis E
Source: Int J Sports Med., 2010; 31(9): 610-6, PMID: 20589590
Keywords: Balance, Knee strength, msucel function
#GRFS121
GID: 2319; Last update: 12.07.2010
Research Studies (2010)
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate efficacy of a whole-body vibration (WBV) intervention on functional performance of community-dwelling olde weiter...
Author: Furness TP, Maschette WE, Lorenzen C, Naughton GA, Williams MD
Source: J Altern Complement Med., 2010; 16(7): 795-7, PMID: 20590479
Keywords: Muscle Power, Times up & go, sit to stand
#GRFS113
GID: 2318; Last update: 12.07.2010
Research Studies (2010)
Vibration as an exercise modality: how it may work, and what its potential might be
Whilst exposure to vibration is traditionally regarded as perilous, recent research has focussed on potential benefits. Here, the physical principles of forced oscillations are discussed in relation to vibratio weiter...
Author: Rittweger J
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol., 2010; 108(5): 877-904, PMID: 20012646
GID: 2284; Last update: 24.05.2010
Research Studies (2010)
Bed rest is a recognized model for muscle atrophy and bone loss in space flight and in clinical medicine. We hypothesized that whole body vibration in combination with resistive exercise (RVE) would be an effec weiter...
Author: Rittweger J, Beller G, Armbrecht G, Mulder E, Buehring B, Gast U, Dimeo F, Schubert H, de Haan A, Stegeman DF, Schiessl H, Felsenberg D
Source: Bone, 2010; 46(1): 137-47, PMID: 19732856
Keywords: BBR, Space Research
#GRFS45
GID: 2285; Last update: 24.05.2010
Research Studies (2009)
It has been suggested that vibration causes small changes in muscle length, but to the best of our knowledge, these have yet to be demonstrated during whole-body vibration (WBV). This was an observational study weiter...
Author: Cochrane DJ, Loram ID, Stannard SR, Rittweger J
Source: Muscle Nerve., 2009; 40(3): 420-9, PMID: 19618430
GID: 2287; Last update: 24.05.2010
Press Comments (2010)
Rundum fit durch ganzheitliches Muskeltraining
Gut definiert in den Sommer. Seitenalternierendes Vibrationstraining - eine zeitsparende Methode zum ganzheitlichen Muskelaufbau. weiter...
Source: www.wellnessing.de, 2010; 17.03.:
GID: 2269; Last update: 10.05.2010
More information: Original Article
Research Studies (2009)
Handheld vibration effects shoulder motion
We explored effects of handheld vibration on glenohumeral motion in competitive overhead-throwing athletes. We used a randomized, blinded pre-test post-test cross-over design. Each arm of each subject experienc weiter...
Author: Tripp BL, Eberman LE, Dwelly PM
Source: Int J Sports Med., 2009; 30(12): 868-71, PMID: 19885779
GID: 2266; Last update: 10.05.2010
Research Studies (2010)
EMG activity during whole body vibration: motion artifacts or stretch reflexes
The validity of electromyographic (EMG) data recorded during whole body vibration (WBV) is controversial. Some authors ascribed a major part of the EMG signal to vibration-induced motion artifacts while others weiter...
Author: Ritzmann R, Kramer A, Gruber M, Gollhofer A, Taube W
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol., 2010; 110(1): 143-51, PMID: 20419311
Keywords: Strech Reflex, EMG, latency, Movement Artefact
#GRFS101
GID: 2242; Last update: 28.04.2010
Research Studies (2010)
Voluntary activation of the ankle plantar flexors following whole-body vibration
This study investigated the effect of whole-body vibration (WBV) on the voluntary activation of the ankle plantar flexors. Twelve healthy young adults were randomly exposed to two treatments on separate occasio weiter...
Author: Pellegrini MJ, Lythgo ND, Morgan DL, Galea MP
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol., 2010; 108(5): 927-34, PMID: 19946699
Keywords: Muscle Activation, EMG, Isokinetic
#GRFS125
GID: 2148; Last update: 12.01.2010
Research Studies (2010)
Acute whole-body vibration elicits post-activation potentiation.
Whole-body vibration (WBV) leads to a rapid increase in intra-muscular temperature and enhances muscle power. The power-enhancing effects by WBV can, at least in part, be explained by intra-muscular temperature weiter...
Author: Cochrane DJ, Stannard SR, Firth EC, Rittweger J
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol, 2010; 108(2): 311-9, PMID: 19795130
Keywords: RFD, Rate of Force Development, Force, Warm-Up
#GRFS149
GID: 2098; Last update: 07.12.2009
Research Studies (2009)
Resistive vibration exercise reduces lower limb muscle atrophy during 56-day bed-rest
Objectives: The current study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a resistive vibration exercise countermeasure during prolonged bed-rest in preventing lower-limb muscle atrophy. Methods: 20 male subjects und weiter...
Author: Belavý DL, Miokovic T, Armbrecht G, Rittweger J, Felsenberg D
Source: J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact., 2009; 9(4): 225-35, PMID: 19949280
Keywords: BBR, Galileo Space
GID: 2083; Last update: 03.12.2009
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Research Studies (2009)
Spaceflight and bed rest (BR) result in loss of muscle mass and strength. This study evaluated the effectiveness of resistance training and vibration-augmented resistance training to preserve thigh (quadriceps weiter...
Author: Mulder ER, Horstman AM, Stegeman DF, de Haan A, Belavý DL, Miokovic T, Armbrecht G, Felsenberg D, Gerrits KH
Source: J Appl Physiol., 2009; 107(6): 1789-98, PMID: 19797694
Keywords: BBR2
GID: 2013; Last update: 28.10.2009
Research Studies (2006)
Studienziel war die Auswirkungen von erschöpfendem Ganzkörpervibrationstraining auf das neuromuskuläre System gesunder Probanden explorativ zu erforschen und mit normalem Training mit Kniebeugen zu vergleich weiter...
Author: Mutschelknauss M
Source: Dissertation, 2006;
Keywords: Squats, exhaustion, stretch-reflex
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GID: 1977; Last update: 08.10.2009
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Press Comments (2009)
Golf-Tests - Eine Schüttelkur mit sehr angenehmen Folgen
Passives Aktivsein: Sie werden sich fragen, was ist das denn? Ist man erst einmal auf den Galileo-Vibrationstrainer gestiegen, nimmt die Maschine dem Menschen die Arbeit ab. Das Trainigsgerät begeistert den Go weiter...
Author: Lüdeke S
Source: Die Welt Online, 2009;
Keywords: Golf Training
GID: 1957; Last update: 28.09.2009
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Press Comments (2008)
1440 Stunden Bettruhe für eine Mars-Mission
Als "Erdastronaut" auf dem Steglitzer Campus Benjamin Franklin: Sechs Männer, ein Charité-Experiment - und ein großer Traum weiter...
Author: Kotlorz T
Source: Die Welt Online, 2008;
GID: 1958; Last update: 28.09.2009
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Press Comments (2004)
Zehn Minuten Training am Tag halten Astronauten fit
Der Mars scheint für uns Erdbewohner schier unerreichbar weit entfernt zu liegen. Aber dieser Eindruck täuscht möglicherweise: Durch die Resultate der "Berliner Bedrest-Studie", die gestern in einer Presseko weiter...
Author: Shafy S
Source: Die Welt Online, 2004;
GID: 1966; Last update: 28.09.2009
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Research Studies (2008)
The acute effect of vibration exercise on concentric muscular characteristics
This study was designed to compare the acute effect of vibration exercise with a concentric-only activity (arm cranking) on concentric-only muscle action using an upper body isoinertial exercise. Twelve healthy weiter...
Author: Cochrane DJ, Stannard SR, Walmsely A, Firth EC
Source: J Sci Med Sport., 2008; 11(6): 527-34, PMID: 17714990
Keywords: Galileo Dumbbell, Galileo Hantel, Vibrationshante, vibrating Dumbbell, Galileo Mano, WarmUp
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GID: 1945; Last update: 22.09.2009
Research Studies (2009)
Fitness efficacy of vibratory exercise compared to walking in postmenopausal women
In this study, we compared the efficacy of 8 months of low-frequency vibration and a walk-based program in health-related fitness. Twenty-seven postmenopausal women were randomly assigned into two groups: whole weiter...
Author: Raimundo AM, Gusi N, Tomas-Carus P
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol., 2009; 106(5): 741-8, PMID: 19434420
GID: 1829; Last update: 03.07.2009
Research Studies (2007)
Use of whole-body vibration as a mode of warming up before counter movement jump
Letter to the Editor weiter...
Author: Artero EG, España-Romero V, Ortega FB, Jiménez-Pavón D, Carreño-Gálvez F, Ruiz JR, Castillo ÁG, Castillo MJ
Source: Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 2007; 6: 574-575
GID: 1806; Last update: 23.04.2009
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Press Comments (2008)
Bewegungs- und Sportprogramme beeinflussen das Frakturrisiko doppelt: Über eine geringere Sturzneigung durch Verbesserung des neuromuskulären Leistungszustandes und eine positive Beeinflussung der Knochendich weiter...
Author: Dr. Simon von Stengel, PD Dr. Wolfgang Kemmler (Artikel aus 2008)
Source: ORTHODOC, 2008; 05: 2-4
Keywords: Osteoporose
GID: 1791; Last update: 27.03.2009
Press Comments (2008)
Bewegungs- und Sportprogramme beeinflussen das Frakturrisiko doppelt: Über eine geringere Sturzneigung durch Verbesserung des neuromuskulären Leistungszustandes und eine positive Beeinflussung der Knochendich weiter...
Author: Dr. Simon von Stengel, PD Dr. Wolfgang Kemmler (Artikel aus 2008)
Source: ORTHODOC, 2008; 04: 8-11
Keywords: Osteoporose
GID: 1790; Last update: 27.03.2009
Press Comments (2008)
Training hilft den Muskeln und den Knochen
Das Zentrum für Muskel- und Knochenforschung (ZMK) in Berlin liefert neue Hinweise auf dei große Bedeutung con Muskeltreaining für die Gesundheit der Knochen. weiter...
Source: Ärzte Zeitung, 2008; 5./6.12.:
Keywords: BBR
GID: 1789; Last update: 26.03.2009
Press Comments (2008)
Muskeln können viel mehr als uns nur zu bewegen: Muskeln arbeiten dem Immunsystem zu, regen den Stoffwechsel an und schützen sogar vor Osteoporose. Forscher sind sicher: kräftige Muskeln sind ein wahrer Jung weiter...
Author: Axel Wagner
Source: Odysso - Wissen entdecken, SWR Fernsehen, Sendebroschüre, 2008; 2-3
Keywords: Osteoporose, Schlaganfall, Prävention, Geriatrie
GID: 1788; Last update: 26.03.2009
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Press Comments (2008)
Entwicklungen, die sowohl für die irdische Medizin als auch für den Einsatz im All konzipiert sind, haben Konjunktur. Unternehmen und Raumfahrtbehörde profitieren von entsprechenden Kooperationen - und Anlau weiter...
Author: Dr. Birgit Oppermann
Source: medizin & technik, 2008; 24-27
Keywords: BBR
GID: 1746; Last update: 18.03.2009
Research Studies (2009)
Acute enhancement of lower-extremity dynamic strength and flexibility with whole-body vibration
The purpose of this investigation was to examine the acute effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) on muscular strength, flexibility, and heart rate (HR). Twenty adults (10 men, 10 women) untrained to WBV partici weiter...
Author: Jacobs PL, Burns P
Source: J Strength Cond Res., 2009; 23(1): 51-7, PMID: 18824930
Keywords: Warm Up - Galileo vs. Cycling
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GID: 1713; Last update: 17.02.2009
Research Studies (2009)
Whole body vibration does not potentiate the stretch reflex
Whole body vibration (WBV) is theorized to enhance neural potentiation of the stretch reflex. The purpose of this study was to determine if WBV affects the quadriceps reflex from a patellar tendon tap. Subjects weiter...
Author: Hopkins JT, Fredericks D, Guyon PW, Parker S, Gage M, Feland JB, Hunter I
Source: Int J Sports Med., 2009; 30(2): 124-9, PMID: 18773376
GID: 1715; Last update: 17.02.2009
Research Studies (2009)
The main purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of acute whole body vibration (WBV) on recovery following a 3 km time trial (3 km TT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) (8 x 400 m). Po weiter...
Author: Edge J, Mündel T, Weir K, Cochrane DJ
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol., 2009; 105(3): 421-8, PMID: 19011891
Keywords: Creatine Kinase, Exhaustive Training
#GRFS46
GID: 1709; Last update: 17.02.2009
Research Studies (2008)
Ankle Flexors Produce Peak Torque at Longer Muscle Lengths after Whole-Body Vibration
INTRODUCTION:: Whole-body vibration (WBV) has become a popular training method in recent years. This study investigated the effect of WBV on the length-tension relationship of the ankle dorsi- and plantarflexor weiter...
Author: Kemertzis MA, Lythgo ND, Morgan DL, Galea MP
Source: Med Sci Sports Exerc., 2008; 1977-1983, PMID: 18845976
Keywords: Range of Motion, Length at maximum torque
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GID: 1712; Last update: 17.02.2009
Research Studies (2009)
Whole-body vibration dosage alters leg blood flow
The effect of whole-body vibration dosage on leg blood flow was investigated. Nine healthy young adult males completed a set of 14 random vibration and non-vibration exercise bouts whilst squatting on a Galileo weiter...
Author: Lythgo N, Eser P, de Groot P, Galea M
Source: Clin Physiol Funct Imaging., 2009; 29(1): 53-9, PMID: 19125731
Keywords: Durchblutung, blod-flow
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GID: 1703; Last update: 16.02.2009
Research Studies (2008)
The contractile characteristics of fast voluntary and electrically evoked unilateral isometric knee extensions were followed in 16 healthy men during 56 days of horizontal bed rest and assessed at bed rest days weiter...
Author: Mulder ER, Gerrits KH, Rittweger J, Felsenberg D, Stegeman DF, de Haan A
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol., 2008; 103(4): 431-40, PMID: 18386049
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 1781; Last update: 21.01.2009
Research Studies (2008)
Skeletal effects of estrogen and mechanical loading are structurally distinct
Estrogen has been suggested to influence skeletal homeostasis by both increasing the sensitivity of the feedback control system for skeletal rigidity and acting directly on bone surfaces. The objective of the p weiter...
Author: Pajamäki I, Sievänen H, Kannus P, Jokihaara J, Vuohelainen T, Järvinen TL
Source: Bone., 2008; 43(4): 748-57, PMID: 18620089
Keywords: estrogen, mechanical loading, loading sensitivity
GID: 1575; Last update: 11.11.2008
Research Studies (2007)
Leisure physical activity and the risk of fracture in men
BACKGROUND: Data from previous studies are inconsistent, and it is therefore uncertain whether, to what extent, and at what level leisure physical activity influences the risk of osteoporotic fractures in men. weiter...
Author: Michaëlsson K, Olofsson H, Jensevik K, Larsson S, Mallmin H, Berglund L, Vessby B, Melhus H
Source: PLoS Med., 2007; 4(6): e199, PMID: 17579509
Keywords: fracture risk
GID: 1507; Last update: 09.09.2008
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Research Studies (2009)
Effects of whole body vibration on postural steadiness in an older population
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of vibration exercise on postural steadiness performance in a healthy, older population. Forty-three healthy, older participants (23 men and 20 women, aged 7 weiter...
Author: Rees SS, Murphy AJ, Watsford ML
Source: J Sci Med Sport., 2009; 12(4): 440-444, PMID: 18550436
GID: 1359; Last update: 11.07.2008
Research Studies (2008)
The rate of muscle temperature increase during acute whole-body vibration exercise
This study compared the rate of muscle temperature (T (m)) increase during acute whole-body vibration (WBV), to that of stationary cycling and passive warm-up. Additionally we wanted to determine if the purport weiter...
Author: Cochrane DJ, Stannard SR, Sargeant AJ, Rittweger J
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol., 2008; 103(4): 441-8, PMID: 18392845
Keywords: Muscle Temperature Power
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GID: 1310; Last update: 05.05.2008
Press Comments (2008)
Muskeltraining Vibrationstrainingsgeräte helfen Astronauten, Sportlern und Osteoporose-Patienten. Doch sie sind umstritten weiter...
Author: Forschung und Wissen
Source: Apotheken Umschau, 2008; 1. Februar: 84-85
GID: 1299; Last update: 31.03.2008
Research Studies (2008)
STUDY DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. OBJECTIVE: Determine the effectiveness a resistive exercise countermeasure with whole-body vibration in relation to lumbo-pelvic muscle and spinal morphology changes d weiter...
Author: Belavý DL, Hides JA, Wilson SJ, Stanton W, Dimeo FC, Rittweger J, Felsenberg D, Richardson CA.
Source: Spine., 2008; 33(5): E121-31, PMID: 18317179
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 1286; Last update: 20.03.2008
Press Comments (2003)
BBR Berlin BedRest Study - Vibrations-Muskeltraining unter simulierter Schwerelosigkeit
Author: ZMK
Source: Studieninformation, 2003;
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 1183; Last update: 04.03.2008
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Research Studies (2004)
Ageing compromises locomotor capacity and is associated with an increased risk of falls. Several lines of evidence indicate that both changes in muscle mass and performance are causative. Most studies, however, weiter...
Author: Runge M, Rittweger J, Russo CR, Schiessl H, Felsenberg D
Source: Clin Physiol Funct Imaging., 2004; 24(6): 335-40, PMID: 15522042
GID: 1148; Last update: 28.02.2008
More information: Original Article
Research Studies (2007)
Neuromuscular adaptations during long-term bed rest
Author: Mulder ER
Source: Dissertation, 2007;
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 1111; Last update: 18.02.2008
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Research Studies (2009)
Differential effects of whole body vibration durations on knee extensor strength
The effectiveness and optimality of whole body vibration (WBV) duration on muscular strength is yet to be determined. Hence the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of three different durations of c weiter...
Author: Stewart JA, Cochrane DJ, Morton RH
Source: J Sci Med Sport., 2009; PMID: 18078783
GID: 1106; Last update: 17.02.2008
More information: Original Article
Scientific Publications (2006)
Author: Mell WD
Source: IBoat Report, 2006; 3.2: 4-40
GID: 994; Last update: 25.01.2008
Press Comments (2003)
Erste Mars-Crew in Berlin gelandet
Source: ESA, 2003;
Keywords: BBR
GID: 648; Last update: 05.01.2008
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Für die Vorbereitung der ersten bemannten Mars Mission weiter...
Source: Zentrum für Muskel- und Knochenforschung, FU Berlin, 2003;
Keywords: BBR
GID: 647; Last update: 05.01.2008
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Press Comments (2003)
Mars-Mission beginnt im Krankenhausbett
In Berlin legen sich junge Männer im Diesnte der Weltraumforschung hin - acht Wochen lang ohne Besuch. weiter...
Author: Hildebrandt A
Source: Frankfurter Rundschau, 2003;
Keywords: BBR
GID: 661; Last update: 05.01.2008
Press Comments (2003)
Berliner "Bedrest-Studie" beendet: ergbnisse diesen Weltraumforschung weiter...
Author: Grote KD
Source: Märkische Allgemeine, 2003;
Keywords: BBR
GID: 657; Last update: 05.01.2008
Press Comments (2003)
Alle vier "Terrestrischen Astronauten" gut gelandet
Vier junge, gesunde Männer im Alter von Ende zwanzig bis Anfang dreißig Jahre haben eines ihrer bisher aufregendsten Abenteuer bestanden. Acht Wochen wurden sie unter strengen Auflagen den Bedingungen der phy weiter...
Author: Pressebüro Manfred Ronzheimer
Source: Informationsdienst Wissenschaft, 2003;
Keywords: BBR
GID: 662; Last update: 05.01.2008
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Press Comments (2003)
In Berlin testet man körperliche Wirkungen der Schwerelosigkeit weiter...
Author: Will B
Source: Süddeutsche Zeitung, 2003;
Keywords: BBR
GID: 653; Last update: 05.01.2008
Press Comments (2004)
Osteoporose: Hilfsmittel gegen Knochenbrüche - Nicht medikamentöse Behandlungsmöglichkeiten
Author: Radspieler H
Source: Orthoprif., 2004;
GID: 609; Last update: 04.01.2008
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Press Comments (2004)
Ein deutscher Professor hat für Astronauten ein Trainingsgerät entwickelt, das starke Muskeln und stabile Knochen produziert. Schon bald kann die Wundermaschine aber auch bei höchst irdischen Leiden helfen. weiter...
Author: Felsenberg D
Source: Besser Leben, 2004;
Keywords: BBR
GID: 618; Last update: 04.01.2008
Press Comments (2004)
Im Dienste der Forschung lagen 20 Männer monatelang im Bett weiter...
Author: Will B
Source: Süddeutsche Zeitung, 2004;
Keywords: BBR
GID: 617; Last update: 04.01.2008
Press Comments (2004)
Vibrationstraining für Rücken und Beine
Source: Lokalzeitung Bretten, 2004;
GID: 613; Last update: 04.01.2008
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Press Comments (2007)
„… und sie BEWEGT sich DOCH!“ Mit diesen WORTEN stellte GALILEO schon einmal die WELT auf den KOPF. UND er macht es WIEDER. Durch die feine VIBRATION werden in der MUSKULATUR so genannte „Dehnrefl exe weiter...
Author: Baumgartner M
Source: Modern Times, 2007;
GID: 574; Last update: 02.01.2008
Research Studies (2001)
Krafttraining unter Vibrationseinwirkung
In der vorliegenden Untersuchung sollten die Auswirkungen eines vibrationsgestützten Krafttrainings auf das Maximal- und Explosivkraftverhalten überprüft und mit den Effekten einer herkömmlichen Krafttraini weiter...
Author: Schlumberger A, Salin D, Schmidtbleicher D
Source: Sportverletz Sportschaden, 2001; 15: 1-7, PMID: 11338657
GID: 447; Last update: 17.12.2007
Professional Articles (2001)
Author: Mederer A, Weishaupt P, Möckel F
Source: Physikalische Therapie, 2001; 8: 460-663
GID: 354; Last update: 17.12.2007
Research Studies (2007)
Variation in neuromuscular responses during acute whole-body vibration exercise
PURPOSE: Leg muscle strength and power are increased after whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise. These effects may result from increased neuromuscular activation during WBV; however, previous studies of neuromus weiter...
Author: Abercromby AF, Amonette WE, Layne CS, McFarlin BK, Hinman MR, Paloski WH
Source: Med Sci Sports Exerc., 2007; 39(9): 1642-50, PMID: 17805098
GID: 305; Last update: 17.12.2007
Research Studies (2004)
Previous studies have suggested that short-term whole-body vibration (WBV) training produces neuromuscular improvement similar to that of power and strength training. However, it is yet to be determined whether weiter...
Author: Cochrane DJ, Legg SJ, Hooker MJ
Source: J Strength Cond Res., 2004; 18(4): 828-32, PMID: 15574090
GID: 448; Last update: 06.12.2007
Research Studies (2001)
Problemstellung: Knochenmarker ermöglichen die Beschreibung kurzfristiger Anpassungsreaktionen des Knochenstoffwechsels. Ziel dieser Studie war, den Verlauf dieser Marker und den Hormonstatus bei postmenopau weiter...
Author: Kleinmond C, Hartard M, Haas W, Zelger O, Jeschke D
Source: 37. Deutscher Kongresses für Sportmedizin und Prävention, Rotenburg a.d. Fulda, 2001;
GID: 395; Last update: 05.12.2007
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Research Studies (2001)
Problemstellung: Für die neuromuskuläre Erregbarkeit und die lokalmuskuläre Hämodynamik konnten positive Effekte nach einer oszillierenden Intervention (Amplitude von 12 mm, 25-30 Hz) mit einem innovativen weiter...
Author: Wameling P, Hartard M, Kleinmond C, Schiessl H, Jeschke D (Tagungsbeitrag aus 2001)
Source: 37. Deutscher Kongresses für Sportmedizin und Prävention, Rotenburg a.d. Fulda, 2001;
GID: 394; Last update: 05.12.2007
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Research Studies (2005)
Neuromuscular Responses to Two Whole-Body Vibration Modalities During Dynamic Squats
INTRODUCTION: Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is a method used to stimulate skeletal muscle reflexes and has been shown to elicit training responses in muscle strength and power. PURPOSE: The purpose of this st weiter...
Author: Amonette WE, Abercromby AFJ, Hinman M, Paloski WH
Source: NSCA National Conference and Exposition, 2005;
Keywords: Galileo vs. Powerplate
GID: 376; Last update: 05.12.2007
Research Studies (2004)
Acute Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Lower Body Flexibility and Strength
Whole-body vibration (WBV) is a neuromuscular training method designed to improve muscle strength and mobility that has become an increasing popular mode of alternative training in European athletes. Purpose: weiter...
Author: Burns PA, Beekhuizen KS, Jacobs PL
Source: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2004; 36(5):
GID: 370; Last update: 05.12.2007
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Research Studies (1999)
Langzeiteffekte des GALILEO 2000
Problemstellung: Ein spezielles Trainingsgerätesystem (Galileo 900 - 2000 ) ermöglicht eine Modifikation des konventionellen dynamischen Krafttrainings ( KRAFT). Ziel dieser Studie war daher der Vergleich v weiter...
Author: Schlitter M, Hartard M, Häring S, Bartenstein P, Schießl H, Jeschke D
Source: International Course on Osteoporosis; Vienna, 1999;
Keywords: Galileo Dumbbell, Galileo Hantel, Vibrationshantel, vibrating dumbbell
GID: 207; Last update: 05.12.2007
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Research Studies (2005)
Patients with low back pain (LBP) often present with impaired proprioception of the lumbopelvic region. For this reason, proprioception training usually forms part of the rehabilitation protocols. New exercise weiter...
Author: Fontana TL, Richardson CA, Stanton WR
Source: Aust J Physiother., 2005; 51(4): 259-63, PMID: 16321133
GID: 386; Last update: 04.12.2007
Research Studies (2003)
Whole-Body vibration (WBV) may lead to muscle contractions via reflex activation of the primary muscle spindle (Ia) fibres. WBV has been reported to increase muscle power in the short term by improved muscle ac weiter...
Author: de Ruiter CJ, van der Linden RM, van der Zijden MJ, Hollander AP, de Haan A
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol., 2003; 88(4-5): 472-5, PMID: 12527980
GID: 385; Last update: 04.12.2007
Research Studies (1999)
Influence of vibration on mechanical power and electromyogram activity in human arm flexor muscles
The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of vibration on the mechanical properties of arm flexors. A group of 12 international level boxers, all members of the Italian national team, voluntarily part weiter...
Author: Bosco C, Cardinale M, Tsarpela O
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol Occup Physiol., 1999; 79(4): 306-11, PMID: 10090628
Keywords: Galileo Dumbbell, Galileo Hantel, Vibrationshantel, vibrating Bumbbell
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GID: 371; Last update: 04.12.2007
Research Studies (2006)
Effects of vibration and resistance training on neuromuscular and hormonal measures
The aim was to study whether whole body vibration (WBV) combined with conventional resistance training (CRT) induces a higher increase in neuromuscular and hormonal measures compared with CRT or WBV, respective weiter...
Author: Kvorning T, Bagger M, Caserotti P, Madsen K
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol., 2006; 96(5): 615-25, PMID: 16482475
GID: 347; Last update: 04.12.2007
Press Comments (2006)
Galileo Space mit bei 8. Parabelflug-Kampagne der DLR
Zusammenfassung der 8. Parabelflug-Kampagne der DLR. Galileo Space Machbarkeitsstudie in der Schwerelosigkeit erfolgreich bestanden. weiter...
Source: DLR, 2006;
GID: 329; Last update: 04.12.2007
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Research Studies (1998)
The Influence of Whole Body Vibration on Jumping Performance
The effects of whole body vibrations on the mechanical behaviour of human skeletal muscles were studied in 14 physically active subjects randomly assigned to the experimental (E) or control (C) group. Group E w weiter...
Author: Bosco C, Cardinale M, Tsarpela O, Colli R, Tihanyi J, Ducillard C, Viru A
Source: Biology of Sport, 1998; 15/3: 157-164
Keywords: Jumping Performance, CMJ, SJ
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GID: 167; Last update: 04.12.2007
Research Studies (2005)
EFFECT OF KNEE FLEXION ANGLE ON NEUROMUSCULAR RESPONSES TO WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION
Author: Abercromby A, Amonette W, Paloski W, Hinman M
Source: Presented Abstract at NSCA National Conference, 2005;
GID: 344; Last update: 03.12.2007
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Research Studies (2006)
Mechanical impacts to the human body by different vibration training devices
Author: Spitzenpfeil P, Stritzker M, Kirchbichler A, Tusker F, Hartmann U, Hartard H
Source: Journal of Biomechanics, 2006; Vol. 39 (Suppl 1): 196
Keywords: Galileo vs. Power Plate
GID: 339; Last update: 03.12.2007
Press Comments (2006)
Vibrationstrainingsgeräte sollen Muskelwachstum und Heilunsgprozesse beschleunigen. weiter...
Author: Grillparzer M
Source: Focus, 2006; 15: 86-87
GID: 326; Last update: 02.12.2007
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Press Comments (2006)
Forschung unter Schwerelosigkeit
Prabelflug für Galileo Space. weiter...
Source: DLR, 2006;
GID: 325; Last update: 02.12.2007
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Press Comments (2007)
Vibrationstraining - Muskel-Strom
Zeitsparend und wirksam - das Kompakttraining mit Vibrationsgeräten stärkt Kraft und Knochen und baut Cellulite ab. Vibration de luxe: Galileo weiter...
Source: Fit for Fun, 2007;
GID: 320; Last update: 02.12.2007
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Scientific Publications (2004)
Die Ergebnisse Berliner BedRest-Studie
Author: Felsenberg D
Source: Statement, 2004;
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 311; Last update: 02.12.2007
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Research Studies (2007)
The present study was conducted to determine the beneficial effect of whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise in addition to muscle strengthening, balance, and walking exercises on the walking ability in the elderl weiter...
Author: Kawanabe K, Kawashima A, Sashimoto I, Takeda T, Sato Y, Iwamoto J
Source: Keio J Med., 2007; 56(1): 28-33, PMID: 17392595
Keywords: elderly balance walking
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GID: 300; Last update: 02.12.2007
Research Studies (2004)
Resistive vibration exercise, as applied here, appears to completely prevent bone loss from the tibia during prolonged bed rest," conclude the study authors, Dr Dieter Felsenberg (Manchester University, UK) and weiter...
Author: Rittweger J, Felsenberg D
Source: 26th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 2004; Poster 1145:
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 290; Last update: 02.12.2007
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Research Studies (2007)
Vibration exposure and biodynamic responses during whole-body vibration training
PURPOSE: Excessive, chronic whole-body vibration (WBV) has a number of negative side effects on the human body, including disorders of the skeletal, digestive, reproductive, visual, and vestibular systems. Whol weiter...
Author: Abercromby AF, Amonette WE, Layne CS, McFarlin BK, Hinman MR, Paloski WH
Source: Med Sci Sports Exerc., 2007; 39(10): 1794-800, PMID: 17909407
Keywords: Galileo vs. Power Plate
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GID: 169; Last update: 02.12.2007
Press Comments (1999)
Rüttel-Tour zu Fitness und Wohlbefinden
Ulmer Pilot-Untersuchung mit bis zu 75-jährigen Frauen: Deutlicher Kraftzuwachs nach acht Wochen Training. Was den Starkickern des AC Mailand recht ist, ist jetzt auch bis zu 75-jährigen Gesundheitssportlern weiter...
Author: Vestewig K
Source: Haller Tagblatt, 1999;
GID: 214; Last update: 01.12.2007
Research Studies (1999)
The Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on Mechanical Behaviour of Skeletal Muscle and Hormonal Profile
Author: Bosco C, Colli R, Cardinale M, Tsarpela O, Bonifazi M
Source: Musculo-Skeletal Interactions, 1999; 2: 67-76
Keywords: Hormonal Profile, Jumping Power
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GID: 211; Last update: 01.12.2007
Research Studies (2000)
Acute physiological effects of exhaustive whole-body vibration exercise in man
Vibration exercise (VE) is a new neuromuscular training method which is applied in athletes as well as in prevention and therapy of osteoporosis. The present study explored the physiological mechanisms of fatig weiter...
Author: Rittweger J, Beller G, Felsenberg D
Source: Clin Physiol., 2000; 20(2): 134-42, PMID: 10735981
Keywords: Blood flow, Durchblutung
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GID: 195; Last update: 01.12.2007
Research Studies (2005)
An einem Kollektiv früh- und spät postmenopausaler Frauen, n = 173, mit einem Durchschnittsalter von 56 Jahren wurde über einen Zeitraum von 12 bis 14 Monaten der Einfluss zweier Trainingsmethoden ohne und i weiter...
Author: Baumeister A
Source: Dissertation, 2005;
Keywords: Galileo Dumbbell, Galileo Hantel, Vibrationshantel, vibrating Bumbbell
GID: 182; Last update: 01.12.2007
More information: Original Article
Press Comments (2007)
Training mit Vibration erhält die Muskelkraft
Vibrationstraining mit dem Gerät Home Galileo erhält die Muskelkraft und die Knochendichte in der Schwerelosigkeit, sagte Professor Dieter Felsenberg vom Zentrum für Muskel- und Knochenforschung (ZMK) an der weiter...
Author: ddp
Source: Deutsche Ärtztezeitung, 2007;
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 178; Last update: 01.12.2007
More information: Original Article
Research Studies (2007)
It was hypothesized that both vibration frequency and muscle length modulate the strengthening of muscles that is assumed to result from whole-body vibration (WBV). Length of knee extensor muscles during vibrat weiter...
Author: Savelberg HH, Keizer HA, Meijer K
Source: J Strength Cond Res., 2007; 21(2): 589-93, PMID: 17530984
GID: 173; Last update: 01.12.2007
Research Studies (2005)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) on oxygenation of vastus lateralis muscle during squatting exercise. Eighteen male subjects [mean age, 27.3 +/- 6.0 (SD) ye weiter...
Author: Yamada E, Kusaka T, Miyamoto K, Tanaka S, Morita S, Tanaka S, Tsuji S, Mori S, Norimatsu H, Itoh S
Source: Clin Physiol Funct Imaging., 2005; 25(4): 203-8, PMID: 15972021
GID: 124; Last update: 01.12.2007
Research Studies (2006)
Author: Feland JB, Hopkins T, Hunter I, Hunter ATC, Provo UT
Source: Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2006; 38(5):
GID: 118; Last update: 01.12.2007
More information: Original Article
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