Developing methods for the non-invasive characterization of the mechanics of
musculoskeletal tissues is an ongoing research focus in biomechanics. Often, these …

When considering the scientific lack concerning the execution and acute effects and
mechanism of foam rolling (FR), this study has evaluated the biomechanical loads by the …

The response of spinal motoneurons to synaptic input greatly depends on the activation of
persistent inward currents (PICs), which in turn are enhanced by the neuromodulators …

Key points While it has been well described that prolonged vibration locally applied to a
muscle or its tendon (up to 1 h) decreases spinal loop excitability between homonymous Ia …

Objective To compare the effects of local vibration combined with extracorporeal shock wave
therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy alone for plantar fasciitis. Methods A …

Background Acute physiological and biomechanical alterations have been reported
following whole-body vibration (WBV). Stiffening of muscles has only been anecdotally …

This study aimed to determine whether changes in hamstrings passive and active shear
modulus after a warmup protocol are correlated. Twenty males without a history of hamstring …

Purpose This study compares the acute effects of a static stretching and a warmup protocol
on the active and passive shear modulus of the hamstring muscles. Methods Muscle shear …

The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of short-term Achilles tendon
vibration on plantar flexor torque, twitch contractile properties as well as muscle and cortical …

Objectives: Increasing exercise intensity and performance output with superimposed
vibration gains interest, especially in high-performance training. However, the additional …