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Research Studies (2021)

The effect of whole body vibration on the sprint ability of Korean national bobsled and skeleton athletes.

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
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User Reports (2019)

Ganzkörper-Vibrationstraining Machbarkeitsuntersuchung zur Nutzung im professionellen Radsport

„Ganzkörper-Vibrationstraining“ wurde erstmals in den 1990er Jahren vorgestellt und ist heute ein immer beliebterer und wesentlicher Bestandteil des Trainings­alltags von Freizeit- und Profisportlern. Üb weiter...

Author: Jan-Niklas Droste, Felix Sikorski
Source: Sportärztezeitung, 2019;
Keywords: Radsport
GID: 5289; Last update: 04.02.2021
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Research Studies (2020)

Effects of whole-body vibrations on neuromuscular fatigue: a study with sets of different durations.

Background: Whole body vibrations have been used as an exercise modality or as a tool to study neuromuscular integration. There is increasing evidence that longer WBV exposures (up to 10 minutes) induce an acu weiter...

Author: Kalc M, Ritzmann R, Strojnik V
Source: PeerJ, 2020; 8(): e10388, PMID: 33282559
GID: 5246; Last update: 08.12.2020
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Research Studies (2019)

Changes in motor unit activity and respiratory oxygen uptake during 6 weeks of progressive whole-body vibration combined with progressive, high intensity resistance training.

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 (2019)

Blood flow restriction increases myoelectric activity and metabolic accumulation during whole-body vibration.

PURPOSE: Whole-body vibration (WBV) training is frequently applied in sports and rehabilitation with the aim of inducing beneficial functional and structural adaptations. In the past decades, blood flow restri weiter...

Author: Centner C, Ritzmann R, Schur S, Gollhofer A, Konig D
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol, 2019; 119(6): 1439-1449, PMID: 30949807
GID: 4886; Last update: 08.04.2019

Research Studies (2016)

The effects of whole-body vibration exercise on isokinetic muscular function of the knee and jump performance depending on squatting position.

[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)

POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION EXERCISES ON BLOOD FLOW KINETICS OF DIFFERENT POPULATIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW WITH A SUITABLE APPROACH.

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
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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
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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)

Changes in muscle cross-sectional area, muscle force, and jump performance during 6 weeks of progressive whole-body vibration combined with progressive, high intensity resistance training.

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
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Research Studies (2017)

Vibration-related extrusion of capillary blood from the calf musculature depends upon directions of vibration of the leg and of the gravity vector

Purpose: In this study, we investigated the effects of vibration of the whole lower leg on the content and the oxygenation of hemoglobin in the unloaded relaxed lateral gastrocnemius muscle. Vibration was appl weiter...

Author: Cakar HI, Dogan S, Kara S, Rittweger J, Rawer R, Zange J
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol, 2017; 117(6): 1107-1117, PMID: 28374114
Keywords: Galileo Space, Microcirculation; Near infrared spectroscopy; Tonic vibration reflex; Whole-body vibration
GID: 4404; Last update: 04.04.2017

Research Studies (2016)

Effects of whole-body vibration after eccentric exercise on muscle soreness and muscle strength recovery.

[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
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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
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Research Studies (2016)

One bout of vibration exercise with vascular occlusion activates satellite cells.

NEW FINDINGS: What is the central question of this study? Acute skeletal muscle satellite cell (SC) activation is associated with skeletal muscle hypertrophy. Although the quantity of SCs has been reported to i weiter...

Author: Aguayo D, Mueller SM, Boutellier U, Auer M, Jung HH, Fluck M, Toigo M
Source: Exp Physiol, 2016; 101(2): 295-307, PMID: 26663352
Keywords: Blodd Flow Restriction, Satellite cells
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GID: 4083; Last update: 16.02.2016

Research Studies (2016)

Acute effects of unilateral whole body vibration training on single leg vertical jump height and symmetry in healthy men.

[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

Fundamental Studies (2015)

Acute effects of whole-body vibration on trunk and neck muscle activity in consideration of different vibration loads.

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
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GID: 3839; Last update: 08.04.2015
More information: Original Article

Research Studies (2015)

High-Intensity Interval Training with Vibration as Rest Intervals Attenuates Fiber Atrophy and Prevents Decreases in Anaerobic Performance.

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
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GID: 3771; Last update: 16.02.2015
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Research Studies (2014)

Whole body vibration in sport: a critical review.

Whole body vibration training is a recent area of study in athletic conditioning, health and rehabilitation. This paper provides a review of the effectiveness of this type of training in sport. A search was con weiter...

Author: Costantino C, Gimigliano R, Olvirri S, Gimigliano F
Source: J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 2014; 54(6): 757-64, PMID: 24998609
Keywords: Metaanalysis
GID: 3548; Last update: 15.07.2014

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
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GID: 3510; 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
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GID: 3455; Last update: 05.02.2014

Research Studies (2013)

Whole-Body Vibrations Do Not Elevate the Angiogenic Stimulus when Applied during Resistance Exercise.

Knowledge about biological factors involved in exercise-induced angiogenesis is to date still scanty. The present study aimed to investigate the angiogenic stimulus of resistance exercise with and without super weiter...

Author: Beijer A, Rosenberger A, Bolck B, Suhr F, Rittweger J, Bloch W
Source: PLoS One, 2013; 8(11): e80143, PMID: 24260349
Keywords: 40Hz Study
GID: 3416; Last update: 08.01.2014

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

Research Studies (2013)

Randomized controlled study on resistive vibration exercise (EVE Study): protocol, implementation and feasibility

Objectives: A training intervention comparing resistance exercise with or without whole-body vibration (WBV) was conducted to compare acute and chronic effects on functional and molecular parameters. Methods: A weiter...

Author: Beijer A, Rosenberger A, Weber T, Zange J, May F, Schoenau E, Mester J, Bloch W, Rittweger J.
Source: J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact., 2013; 13(2): 147-56, PMID: 23728101
Keywords: Galileo 40Hz Study
GID: 3217; Last update: 07.06.2013
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Fundamental Studies (2013)

Acute exposure to microgravity does not influence the H-reflex with or without whole body vibration and does not cause vibration-specific changes in muscular activity.

PURPOSE: Many potential countermeasures for muscle and bone loss caused by exposure to microgravity require an uncompromised stretch reflex system. This is especially true for whole body vibration (WBV), as the weiter...

Author: Kramer A, Gollhofer A, Ritzmann R.
Source: J Electromyogr Kinesiol., 2013; 23(4): 872-8, PMID: 23541330
Keywords: Parabolic flights Bed rest Countermeasure Bone loss Muscle loss Space, Spinal Excitability
#GRFS104, #GRFS105
GID: 3194; Last update: 06.06.2013

Research Studies (2013)

Whole-body vibration training improves flexibility, strength profile of knee flexors, and hamstrings-to-quadriceps strength ratio in females.

OBJECTIVES: Short-term whole-body vibration training (WBVT) has emerged as an exercise method for improving neuromuscular performance and has been proposed for injury prevention and rehabilitation. This study i weiter...

Author: Karatrantou K, Gerodimos V, Dipla K, Zafeiridis A
Source: J Sci Med Sport, 2013; 16: 477–481, PMID: 23253266
Keywords: Vibration exercise Isokinetic torque Eccentric musclecontraction Isometric torque Reciprocal muscles
#GRFS115, #GRFS131
GID: 3074; Last update: 08.01.2013

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

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
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GID: 3048; Last update: 02.10.2012

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
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GID: 2942; Last update: 10.04.2012

Research Studies (2012)

Low load exercises targeting the gluteal muscle group acutely enhance explosive power output in elite athletes.

Crow, JF, Buttifant, D, Kearny, SG, and Hrysomallis, C. Low load exercises targeting the gluteal muscle group acutely enhance explosive power output in elite athletes. J Strength Cond Res 26(2): 438-442, 2012-T weiter...

Author: Crow JF, Buttifant D, Kearny SG, Hrysomallis C
Source: J Strength Cond Res, 2012; 26(2): 438-42, PMID: 22233788
GID: 2825; Last update: 06.02.2012

Research Studies (2012)

Effects of whole body vibration on motor unit recruitment and threshold.

Whole body vibration (WBV) has been suggested to elicit reflex muscle contractions but this has never been verified. We recorded from 32 single motor units (MU) in the vastus lateralis of 7 healthy subjects (34 weiter...

Author: Pollock RD, Woledge RC, Martin FC, Newham DJ
Source: J Appl Physiol, 2012; 112(3): 388-95, PMID: 22096119
GID: 2837; Last update: 06.02.2012

Research Studies (2013)

The effect of whole body vibration on the H-reflex, the stretch reflex, and the short-latency response during hopping.

The effect of whole body vibration (WBV) on reflex responses is controversially discussed in the literature. In this study, three different modalities of reflex activation with increased motor complexity have weiter...

Author: Ritzmann R, Kramer A, Gollhofer A, Taube W
Source: Scand J Med Sci Sports, 2013; 23(3): 331-9, PMID: 23802287
Keywords: H/M Ration, Spinal Errgbarkeit, Spinal Excitability
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GID: 2850; Last update: 06.02.2012

Press Comments (2012)

Schmerz lass nicht nach

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)

Expression and regulation of Homer in human skeletal muscle during neuromuscular junction adaptation to disuse and exercise.

Protein calcium sensors of the Homer family have been proposed to modulate the activity of various ion channels and nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT), the transcription factor modulating skeletal musc weiter...

Author: Salanova M, Bortoloso E, Schiffl G, Gutsmann M, Belavy DL, Felsenberg D, Furlan S, Volpe P, Blottner D
Source: FASEB J, 2011; (): , PMID: 21885651
Keywords: BBR2
GID: 2748; Last update: 28.09.2011

Research Studies (2011)

Combined Effects of Whole-Body Vibration, Resistance Exercise, and Vascular Occlusion on Skeletal Muscle and Performance.

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
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GID: 2690; Last update: 29.08.2011

Press Comments (2010)

Der Intensitäts-Booster

Mit einer Trainingsmethode aus der Schweiz sollen Triathleten ihre Leistung innerhalb von nur zwei Wochen enorm steigern können. "EndurEx" heißt dieses Training, das selbst gestandene Ironmänner an ihre Gren weiter...

Author: Christine Heidemann (Artikel aus 2010)
Source: triathlon training, 2010; 23: 38-41
Keywords: HIT, High Intensity Training, EndurEx, Ausdauerverbesserung
GID: 2570; Last update: 21.02.2011

Videos (2010)

Galileo Training & Powerbar im Energy Center in Vancouver 2010

Source: YouTube, 2010; 17.02.:
Keywords: Leistungssport, Olympia, Vancouver 2010
GID: 2526; Last update: 14.02.2011
More information: Original Article

Videos (2008)

Galileo Training - Chigago White Sox

Source: YouTube, 2008; 02.10.:
Keywords: Baseball, Chicago White Sox
GID: 2525; Last update: 14.02.2011
More information: Original Article

Press Comments (2010)

Radsporttraining

Auf Touren kommen weiter...

Source: Harburger Anzeigen und Nachrichten, 2010; 28.06.:
Keywords: HIT, HTC Columbia, Radsport, Ausdauer
GID: 2385; Last update: 31.08.2010

Press Comments (2010)

Muskeln im Turbotempo - geht das?

Source: Stuttgarter Stadtanzeiger, 2010;
Keywords: HIT, HTC Columbia, Radsport, Ausdauer
GID: 2387; Last update: 31.08.2010
More information: Original Article

Press Comments (2010)

Ganz legal auf Touren kommen

Profisportler und Hobbyradfahrer müssen sich auf die Herausforderung gut vorbereiten. weiter...

Source: BRAWO Mittwoch Ausg. Belzig, 2010; 07.07.:
Keywords: HIT, HTC Columbia, Radsport, Ausdauer
GID: 2384; Last update: 31.08.2010

Research Studies (2010)

Comparing muscle temperature during static and dynamic squatting with and without whole-body vibration

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of shallow dynamic squatting (DS) versus static squatting (SS) with or without concurrent side-to-side alternating whole-body vibration (WBV) on vastus lat weiter...

Author: Cochrane DJ, Stannard SR, Firth EC, Rittweger J
Source: Clin Physiol Funct Imaging., 2010; 30(4): 223-9, PMID: 20491843
Keywords: warm-up, heart-rate, muscle temperature
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GID: 2375; Last update: 24.08.2010

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 #GRFS17
GID: 2366; Last update: 24.08.2010

Research Studies (2010)

Muscle tissue oxygenation and VEGF in VO-matched vibration and squatting exercise

Exposure to vibration has traditionally been associated with compromised perfusion. This study investigated whether blood supply during whole body vibration (WBV), as an exercise modality, is in proportion to t weiter...

Author: Rittweger J, Moss AD, Colier W, Stewart C, Degens H
Source: Clin Physiol Funct Imaging., 2010; 30(4): 269-78, PMID: 20497445
Keywords: Exhaustion, tissue oxygenation
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GID: 2374; 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
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GID: 2370; Last update: 24.08.2010

Research Studies (2010)

Differential atrophy of the postero-lateral hip and thigh musculature during 60-days bed-rest and the effect of two different countermeasure exercises

Objectives: Data from previous bed-rest studies have demonstrated that the muscle groups of the thigh most susceptible to atrophy during prolonged inactivity include the hamstrings and the vastii. Limited inf weiter...

Author: Miokovic T, Belavy D, Armbrecht G, Felsenberg D
Source: Life in Space for Life on Earth, ESA, Triest, 2010;
Keywords: Galileo Space, Counter Measure, BBR 2
GID: 2294; Last update: 18.06.2010
More information: Original Article

Research Studies (2010)

Evidence for an additional effect of whole-body vibration above resistive exercise alone in preventing bone loss during prolonged bed-rest

Prior work suggests that the addition of whole-body vibration to high-load resistive exercise (RVE) may be more effective in preventing bone loss in spaceflight and its simulation (bed-rest) than resistive exer weiter...

Author: Belavy D, Beller G, Armbrecht G, Bock O, Börst H, Degner C, Gast U, Felsenberg D
Source: Life in Space for Life on Earth, ESA, Triest, 2010;
Keywords: Galileo Space, Counter Measure, BBR 2
GID: 2295; Last update: 18.06.2010
More information: Original Article

Research Studies (2010)

55-days bed rest with and without vibration exercise countermeasure: effects on human muscle protein dysregulation

Prolonged bed rest is often adopted as a model for the study of the effects of microgravity in humans, particularly on muscle mass, fiber type distribution as well as on the contractile properties, at the tissu weiter...

Author: Gelfi C, Moriggi M, Vasso M, Fania C, Capitanio D, Salanova M, Rittweger J, Blottner D, Felsenberg D, Cerrettelli P
Source: Life in Space for Life on Earth, ESA, Triest, 2010;
Keywords: Galielo Space, Counter Measure, BBR 1
GID: 2298; Last update: 18.06.2010
More information: Original Article

Research Studies (2010)

Increased Homer 2a/b expression by Resistive Vibration Exercise (RVE) in unloaded human soleus (SOL) and vastus lateralis (VL) muscle biopsies

Introduction: The molecular mechanisms of human skeletal muscle adaptation following prolonged disuse are still largely unknown. Recently, protein calcium sensors of the homer family (comprised of short and l weiter...

Author: Salanova M, Schiffl G, Gutsmann M, Belavý D, Felsenberg D, Furlan S, Bortoloso B, Volpe P, Blottner D
Source: Life in Space for Life on Earth, ESA, Triest, 2010;
Keywords: Galileo Space, Counter Measure, BBR 2
GID: 2296; Last update: 18.06.2010
More information: Original Article

Research Studies (2010)

Lower-limb muscle atrophy and effect of resistive vibration exercise during 56-day bed-rest

Objectives: Developing more efficient countermeasures for the maintenance of muscle and muscle function in spaceflight is a priority for space agencies. In this work, we examine changes in muscle volume of th weiter...

Author: Belavy D, Miokovic T, Armbrecht G, Rittweger J, Felsenberg D
Source: Life in Space for Life on Earth, ESA, Triest, 2010;
Keywords: Galileo Space, Counter Measure, BBR 1
GID: 2299; Last update: 18.06.2010
More information: Original Article

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)

Prevention of bone loss during 56 days of strict bed rest by side-alternating resistive vibration exercise

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)

Changes in joint angle, muscle-tendon complex length, muscle contractile tissue displacement, and modulation of EMG activity during acute whole-body vibration

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)

Mit Schüttelplatten zur optimalen Badi-Figur

Kraft und Ausdauer galten bisher als miteinander unvereinbare Eigenschaften. Forscher der ETH zeigen nun: Die Kombination lässt sich erreichen – ganz ohne Ausdauertraining. weiter...

Author: Fee Riebeling
Source: www.20min.ch, 2010; 07.05.: 26
Keywords: Ausdauer, Ausdauerverbesserung
GID: 2267; Last update: 10.05.2010
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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 (2010)

The acute effects of different whole-body vibration amplitudes and frequencies on flexibility and vertical jumping performance.

Frequency and amplitude determine the training load of whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise and thereby possible neuromuscular adaptations. We investigated the effects of amplitude and frequency of a single bout weiter...

Author: Gerodimos V, Zafeiridis A, Karatrantou K, Vasilopoulou T, Chanou K, Pispirikou E
Source: J Sci Med Sport, 2010; 13(4): 438-43, PMID: 19853506
Keywords: Flexibility, Amplitudes, Frequencies, Frequncyrange, Streching
#GRFS59
GID: 2095; 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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Professional Articles (2009)

Leistungsoptimierung im Rahmen eines 8-wöchigen Vibrationstrainings und der Einsatz eines Kohärenzmessgerätes im Leistungssport

Author: Wegner R, Ziaja C, Witt J, Weinberg P, Baur C
Source: Leistungssport, 2009; 6: 22-24
Keywords: Leistung, Galileo, Leichtathletik, Balance, Einbeinstand
#GRFS99
GID: 2035; Last update: 16.11.2009

Research Studies (2009)

Influence of vibration resistance training on knee extensor and plantar flexor size, strength, and contractile speed characteristics after 60 days of bed rest

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)

Auswirkungen von erschöpfendem Ganzkörpervibrationstraining auf neuromuskuläre Parameter im Vergleich zu erschöpfendem Kniebeugentraining [Effect of exhausive whole body vibration exercise on neuromuscular parameters compared to exhaustive squatting exer

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
#GRFS151
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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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
#GRFS61
GID: 1945; Last update: 22.09.2009

Research Studies (2007)

Metaanalyse zur Veränderung der Leistungsfähigkeit durch Vibrationstraining

Problemstellung: Inwiefern können durch Vibrationstraining positive Veränderungen der Leistungsfähigkeit erzielt werden. Methode: In der Metaanalyse wurden Studien eingeschlossen, die zwischen den Jahren 9 weiter...

Author: Baur C
Source: Deutsche Zeitschrift für Sportmedizin, 2007;
GID: 1900; Last update: 24.08.2009

Press Comments (2009)

Kniearthrose: Vibrationstraining ähnlich wirksam wie Krafttraining

Author: Schulemann-Maier
Source: Yahoo! Nachrichten, 2009; 06.08.:
Keywords: Arthrose, Kniearthrose, Gonarthrose
GID: 1894; Last update: 10.08.2009
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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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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)

The effects of acute whole body vibration as a recovery modality following high-intensity interval training in well-trained, middle-aged runners

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
#GRFS21 #GRFS24
GID: 1703; Last update: 16.02.2009

Research Studies (2008)

The effect of bed rest and an exercise countermeasure on leg venous function

This study was performed to assess the effect of resistive vibration exercise during bed rest deconditioning on venous vascular dimension and function, as measured with ultrasound in the popliteal vein. Sixteen weiter...

Author: van Duijnhoven NT, Bleeker MW, de Groot PC, Thijssen DH, Felsenberg D, Rittweger J, Hopman MT
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol., 2008; 104(6): 991-8, PMID: 18719936
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 1774; Last update: 06.02.2009

Research Studies (2009)

High-density surface EMG study on the time course of central nervous and peripheral neuromuscular changes during 8 weeks of bed rest with or without resistive vibration exercise

The aim of the present study was to assess the time course and the origin of adaptations in neuromuscular function as a consequence of prolonged bed rest with or without countermeasure. Twenty healthy males vol weiter...

Author: Mulder ER, Gerrits KH, Kleine BU, Rittweger J, Felsenberg D, de Haan A, Stegeman DF
Source: J Electromyogr Kinesiol., 2009; 19(2): 208-18, PMID: 17560125
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 1769; Last update: 21.01.2009

Research Studies (2008)

Characteristics of fast voluntary and electrically evoked isometric knee extensions during 56 days of bed rest with and without exercise countermeasure

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 (2008)

Energy metabolism in human calf muscle performing isometric plantar flexion superimposed by 20-Hz vibration

Vibration training is commonly expected to induce an active muscle contraction via a complex reflex mechanism. In calf muscles of 20 untrained subjects, the additional energy consumption in response to vibratio weiter...

Author: Zange J, Haller T, Müller K, Liphardt AM, Mester J
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol., 2008; PMID: 18953563
GID: 1576; Last update: 11.11.2008

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
#GRFS137
GID: 1310; Last update: 05.05.2008

Research Studies (2008)

Resistive simulated weightbearing exercise with whole body vibration reduces lumbar spine deconditioning in bed-rest.

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 (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
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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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Press Comments (2003)

Terrestischer Astronaut

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 (2004)

Vibrationstraining für Rücken und Beine

Source: Lokalzeitung Bretten, 2004;
GID: 613; Last update: 04.01.2008
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Research Studies (2007)

The short-term effect of whole body vibration training on collegiate sprint athletes

Author: Roberts B, Hunter I, Thiebaud R, Bishop M
Source: ASB 2007, Americal Society of Biomechanics, Anual Meeting, 2007, 2007;
GID: 585; Last update: 03.01.2008
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Research Studies (2007)

Knee extensor fatigability after bedrest for 8 weeks with and without countermeasure

We analyzed the effects of gravitational unloading on muscular fatigability and the effectiveness of resistive vibration exercise to counteract these changes. Changes in knee extensor fatigability as a conseque weiter...

Author: Mulder ER, Kuebler WM, Gerrits KH, Rittweger J, Felsenberg D, Stegeman DF, De Haan A
Source: Muscle Nerve., 2007; 36(6): 798-806, PMID: 17661376
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 571; Last update: 18.12.2007

Research Studies (2005)

Hormone and lipolytic responses to whole body vibration in young men

This study examined the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) on the hormone and lipolytic responses. Eight male subjects performed WBV and control (CON) trials on separate days. The WBV session consisted of 10 weiter...

Author: Goto K, Takamatsu K
Source: Jpn J Physiol., 2005; 55(5): 279-84, PMID: 16271160
GID: 568; Last update: 18.12.2007

Research Studies (2005)

Metabolic and Cardiovascular response during Whole Body Vibration (WBV) Exercise - a Pilot Study

WBV is an exercise modality touted for its improvement of neuromuscular and skeletal function. Little is known about the psychological and physiological strain of WBV exercise and their influence on exercise co weiter...

Author: Mark A, MacDonald M, Rakobowchuck M, Gordon C, Blimke M
Source: Poster, 2005;
GID: 23; Last update: 17.12.2007

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)

Vibrationsverfahren in der Trainingstherapie - Galileo 2000 - zur Verbesserung der Maximalkraft geeignet

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 (2006)

Highly demanding resistive vibration exercise program is tolerated during 56 days of strict bed-rest.

Several studies have tried to find countermeasures against musculoskeletal de-conditioning during bed-rest, but none of them yielded decisive results. We hypothesised that resistive vibration exercise (RVE) mig weiter...

Author: Rittweger J, Belavy D, Hunek P, Gast U, Boerst H, Feilcke B, Armbrecht G, Mulder E, Schubert H, Richardson C, de Haan A, Stegeman DF, Schiessl H, Felsenberg D
Source: Int J Sports Med, 2006; 27(7): 553-9, PMID: 16802251
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 291; Last update: 17.12.2007

Research Studies (2004)

The short-term effect of whole-body vibration training on vertical jump, sprint, and agility performance

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 (2005)

Acute whole body vibration training increases vertical jump and flexibility performance in elite female field hockey players

OBJECTIVE: To quantify the acute effect of whole body vibration (WBV) training on arm countermovement vertical jump (ACMVJ), grip strength, and flexibility performance. METHODS: Eighteen female elite fiel weiter...

Author: Cochrane DJ, Stannard SR
Source: Br J Sports Med., 2005; 39(11): 860-5, PMID: 16244199
Keywords: Felxibility, Jumping Height, Grip Strength
#GRFS60
GID: 281; Last update: 06.12.2007

Research Studies (2004)

Acute Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Soleus H-Reflex

Introduction: Recent investigations suggest that whole-body vibration (WBV) training contributes to enhanced athletic performance2,4 and improvement in functional ability in individuals with disabilities1,3, y weiter...

Author: Beekhuizen KS, Field-Fote EC, Burns PA, Jacobs PL
Source: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2004; 36(5):
Keywords: H-Reflex
GID: 432; Last update: 05.12.2007

Research Studies (2001)

Einfluss einer innovativen Form des Krafttrainings auf kardiopulmonale und muskuläre Funktionsgrössen sowie sympathoadrenerge Reaktionen

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 Bumbbell
GID: 207; Last update: 05.12.2007
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Research Studies (2000)

Long Term effects of GALILEO 2000 - a new training device

Author: S. Häring, M. Hartard, M. Schlitter, P. Bartenstein, H. Schießl, D. Jeschke
Source: International Course on Osteoporosis, 2000;
Keywords: Bone Strength
GID: 193; Last update: 05.12.2007
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Research Studies (1999)

Recovery Effects of GALILEO 2000 - A New Device for Training-Investigations

Purpose: In this study, we investigated a new device for muscle training and recovery called Galileo 2000 (Novotec, Fig.5) which included exertion with superimposed vibratory stimulation (VS). . Study Design weiter...

Author: Harthard H, Kleinmond C, Lammel C, Schießl H, Jeschke D
Source: International Course on Osteoporosis; Vienna, 1999;
Keywords: Recovery
GID: 185; Last update: 05.12.2007
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Research Studies (2003)

Short-term effects of whole-body vibration on maximal voluntary isometric knee extensor force and rate of force rise

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 (2003)

Acute changes in neuromuscular excitability after exhaustive whole body vibration exercise as compared to exhaustion by squatting exercise

The effects of hard squatting exercise with (VbX+) and without (VbX-) vibration on neuromuscular function were tested in 19 healthy young volunteers. Before and after the exercise, three different tests were pe weiter...

Author: Rittweger J, Mutschelknauss M, Felsenberg D
Source: Clin Physiol Funct Imaging., 2003; 23(2): 81-6, PMID: 12641601
GID: 261; Last update: 04.12.2007

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

Research Studies (2002)

The effects of vibration on human performance and hormonal profile

Author: Cardinale M
Source: Dissertation, 2002;
GID: 333; Last update: 03.12.2007

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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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 (2006)

Strength, size and activation of knee extensors followed during 8 weeks of horizontal bed rest and the influence of a countermeasure

Changes in the quadriceps femoris muscle with respect to anatomical cross sectional area (CSA), neural activation level and muscle strength were determined in 18 healthy men subjected to 8 weeks of horizontal b weiter...

Author: Mulder ER, Stegeman DF, Gerrits KH, Paalman MI, Rittweger J, Felsenberg D, de Haan A
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol., 2006; 97(6): 706-15, PMID: 16786354
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
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Research Studies (2004)

Resistive Vibration Exercise Prevents Bone Loss During 8 Weeks of Strict Bed Rest in Healthy Male Subjects: Results from the Berlin Bed Rest (BBR) Study

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 (2005)

Vascular adaptation to deconditioning and the effect of an exercise countermeasure: results of the Berlin Bed Rest study

Deconditioning is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The physiology of vascular adaptation to deconditioning has not been elucidated. The purpose of the present study was to assess the effects of bed res weiter...

Author: Bleeker MW, De Groot PC, Rongen GA, Rittweger J, Felsenberg D, Smits P, Hopman MT
Source: J Appl Physiol., 2005; 99(4): 1293-300, PMID: 15932956
Keywords: BBR, Berlin BedRest Study, ESA, Galileo Space
GID: 283; Last update: 02.12.2007

Research Studies (2002)

Oxygen uptake in whole-body vibration exercise: influence of vibration frequency, amplitude, and external load

Vibration exercise (VbX) is a new type of physical training to increase muscle power. The present study was designed to assess the influence of whole-body VbX on metabolic power. Specific oxygen uptake (sVO(2)) weiter...

Author: Rittweger J, Ehrig J, Just K, Mutschelknauss M, Kirsch KA, Felsenberg D
Source: Int J Sports Med., 2002; 23(6): 428-32, PMID: 12215962
Keywords: Oxygen Uptake, Sauerstoffaufnahme
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GID: 264; Last update: 02.12.2007

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

Research Studies (2001)

Oxygen uptake during whole-body vibration exercise: comparison with squatting as a slow voluntary movement

In this study we investigated metabolic power during whole-body vibration exercise (VbX) compared to mild resistance exercise. Specific oxygen consumption (VO2) and subjectively perceived exertion (rating of pe weiter...

Author: Rittweger J, Schiessl H, Felsenberg D
Source: Eur J Appl Physiol., 2001; 86(2): 169-73, PMID: 11822476
GID: 231; 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 (1999)

Adaptive responses of human skeletal muscle to vibration exposure

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of whole-body vibrations (WBV) on the mechanical behaviour of human skeletal muscle. For this purpose, six female volleyball players at national level were r weiter...

Author: Bosco C, Colli R, Introini E, Cardinale M, Tsarpela O, Madella A, Tihanyi J, Viru A
Source: Clin Physiol., 1999; 19(2): 183-7, PMID: 10200901
Keywords: Leg-Press performance
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GID: 203; 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

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
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Research Studies (2007)

Whole-body vibration induced adaptation in knee extensors; consequences of initial strength, vibration frequency, and joint angle

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 (2001)

Whole-body vibration exercise leads to alterations in muscle blood volume

Occupationally used high-frequency vibration is supposed to have negative effects on blood flow and muscle strength. Conversely, low-frequency vibration used as a training tool appears to increase muscle streng weiter...

Author: Kerschan-Schindl K, Grampp S, Henk C, Resch H, Preisinger E, Fialka-Moser V, Imhof H
Source: Clin Physiol., 2001; 21(3): 377-82, PMID: 11380538
GID: 172; Last update: 01.12.2007

Research Studies (2002)

Effect of Whole Body Vibration Stimulus and Voluntary Contraction on Motoneuron Pool

We investigated the influence of transient whole body vibration and voluntary contraction on the motomeuron pool. Electromyographic recordings were obtained from the soleus muscle of 17 healthy subjects using s weiter...

Author: NISHIHIRA Y, IWASAKI T, HATTA A, WASAKA T, KANEDA T, KUROIWA K, AKIYAMA S, KIDA T, RYOL K S
Source: Adv Exerc Sports Physiol, 2002; 8/4: 83-86
Keywords: H-Reflex
GID: 162; Last update: 01.12.2007
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Research Studies (2005)

Vastus lateralis oxygenation and blood volume measured by near-infrared spectroscopy during whole body vibration

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)

Effect of Acute Exposure to Whole-Body-Vibration on Vertical Jump in Senior Athlete Volleyball Players

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
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