Research Article

Strength Training with Superimposed Whole Body Vibration Does Not Preferentially Modulate Cortical Plasticity

Table 1

Mean ± SE values and percentage change for maximum voluntary isometric contraction torque (N·m) and muscle thickness of the left and right anterior thigh.

GroupMVIC peak torque (N·m)Left muscle thickness (mm)Right muscle thickness (mm)
BeforeAfterChange (%)BeforeAfterChange (%)BeforeAfterChange (%)

Control205.67 ± 18.59215.00 ± 20.064.5441.14 ± 2.0641.20 ± 2.140.1440.48 ± 2.3540.60 ± 2.360.30
WBV176.33 ± 16.75199.00 ± 25.8712.8534.90 ± 2.2134.96 ± 2.200.1734.41 ± 2.1634.41 ± 2.140.01