Methods A comprehensive literature search was performed based on title and abstract and a
set of predetermined inclusion criteria. Study quality was then evaluated via the PEDro …

Mechanical vibration, applied to single or few muscles, can be a selective stimulus for
muscle spindles, able to modify neuromuscular management, inducing short and long-term …

Background Mechanical percussion devices have become popular among sports medicine
professionals. These devices provide a similar effect as manual percussion or tapotement …

Background Peripheral muscle weakness can be caused by both peripheral muscle and
neural alterations. Although peripheral alterations cannot totally explain peripheral muscle …

Purpose The present study aimed to directly compare the effects of 30 min muscle
(VIBmuscle) vs. tendon (VIBtendon) local vibration (LV) to the quadriceps on maximal …

Adequate physical recovery after trauma, injury, disease, a long period of hypomobility, or
simply ageing is a difficult goal because rehabilitation protocols are long-lasting and often …

Background Aging has been associated with the progressive depletion of lean mass,
reductions in muscle strength and the coordination of the lower extremities, accompanied by …

To explore the effect of acupuncture combined with alternating vertical vibration training on
balance function, hemorheology and quality of life of stroke hemiplegia patients. 136 stroke …

Background After anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), quadriceps strength
must be maximised as early as possible. Objectives We tested whether local vibration …

Local vibration (LV) applied over the muscle tendon constitutes a powerful stimulus to
activate the muscle spindle primary (Ia) afferents that project to the spinal level and are …