Superiority of WBV training, especially in the post 15 measurement, in all flexibility and strength measures, as well as in a number of balance tests in comparison to exercise program performed without vibration. LE II
WBV training may be an alternative or a complementary treatment in patients who do not respond well to eccentric training with improvements in symptoms and pain, structural changes, and muscle flexibility an,d strength of the triceps surae muscle-tendon unit LE II
46.0 ± 6.9
13 men 10 women
13 to 18 Hz/0.4 to 0.6 mm 16 to 21 Hz/0.5 to 0.8 mm
Stretching with vibration on a WBV platform appears to be a good adjunct to static stretching with the potential to enhance retention of flexibility gains LE III-1
Single WBV bout may increase flexibility which persists for at least 15 min and the effects were observed irrespective of frequency and amplitude LE III-3