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Scientific Studies

Parkinson’s Disease
Haas, Christian T., Stephan Turbanski, Kirn Kessler and Dietmar Schmidtbleicher. “The effects of random whole-body-vibration on motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease.” NeuroRehabilitation 21, 2006: 29–36.

Turbanski S, Haas CT, Schmidtbleicher D, Friedrich A, Duisberg P. “Effects of random whole-body vibration on postural control in Parkinson’s disease.” Research in Sports Medicine, 2005, Jul – Sep, Vol. 13, No. 3, pg. 243-56.

Fitness
Cochrane, D.J.; S.R. Stannard, A.J. Sargeant, J. Rittweger. “The rate of muscle temperature increase during acute whole-body vibration exercise.” European Journal of Applied Physiology 2008 Apr. 8

The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2007 Nov. 21(4):1072-6.
Cardinale, M. and J. Lim. “Electromyography Activity of Vastus Lateralis Muscle During Whole Body Vibrations of Different Frequencies.” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Vol. 17, No. 3, 2003, pg. 621-624. [PDF]

Cardinale, M. “The Effects of Vibration on Human Performance and Hormonal Profile.” Doctoral thesis, Semmelweis University, 2002. [PDF]

Rittweger, J., et al. “Oxygen Uptake in Whole Body Vibration Exercise: Influence of Vibration Frequency, Amplitude and External Load.” International Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 23, 2002, pg. 428-432. [abstract]

Bosco, C., et al. “New Trends in Training Science: The Use of Vibrations for Enhancing Performance.” New Studies in Athletics, Vol. 14, No.4, 1999, pg.55-62. [PDF]

Bosco, C., R. Colli, E. Introini, M. Cardinale, M. Iacovelli’, J. Tihanyi, S.P. von Duvillard, A. Viru. “Adaptive Responses of Human Skeletal Muscle to Vibration Exposure.” Clinical Physiology, Vol. 19, No. 2, Feb. 1999, pg. 183.[PDF]

Bosco, C., et al. “The Influence of Whole Body Vibration on Jumping Performance.” Biology of Sport, Vol. 15, No. 3, 1998, pg. 157-164. [PDF]

Mark, A., et al. “Metabolic and Cardiovascular Responses During Whole Body Vibration Exercise: a Pilot Study.” Poster presentation of research. [PDF]

Bosco, C., et al. “The Influence of Whole Body Vibration on the Mechanical Behaviour of Skeletal Muscle.” Research paper. [PDF]

Clinical Trials
Study sponsored by National Institute on Aging (NIA). “VIBES – Low Magnitude Mechanical Stimulation to Improve Bone Mineral Density.” Study to run from Feb. 2007 through Sept. 2010.

Study sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto. “Influence of Vibration on Bone Mineral Density in Women Who Have Weak Bones After Menopause.” Study began Nov. 2006.

Study sponsored by the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg. “Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Bone and Fall Related Parameters.” Study to run from July 2006 to Oct. 2007.

Study sponsored by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. “Vibration Intervention to Improve Bone and Muscle in Children with Cerebral Palsy.” Study to run from Sept. 2004 through Sept. 2007.

Study sponsored by the Logan College of Chiropractic. “Whole Body Vibration Therapy in a Participant With Multiple Sclerosis Related Balance Deficits – A Case Study.” Study to run from June 2006 through Feb. 2007.

Study sponsored by Oregon State University College of Health and Human Sciences. “OSU Researchers to Shake-Up Hip Replacement Therapy.” by Stephen Swanson, 2006.