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    J Strength Cond Res. 2011 Nov 29. [Epub ahead of print]

    Potential beneficial effects of whole-body vibration for muscle recovery following exercise.

    Kosar AC, Putland J, Candow DG.

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    Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan Canada S4S 0A2.

    Abstract

    Whole-body vibration (WBV) is an emerging strategy used by athletes and exercising individuals to potentially accelerate muscle recovery. WBV elicits involuntary muscle stretch reflex contractions leading to increased motor unit recruitment and synchronization of synergist muscles which may lead to greater training adaptations over time. Intense exercise training, especially eccentric muscle contractions, will inevitably lead to muscle damage and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) which may interfere with the maintenance of a planned training program. WBV before and after exercise is showing promising for attenuating muscle soreness and may be considered as an adjunct to traditional therapies (i.e. massage, cryotherapy) to accelerate muscle recovery.

    PMID:
    22130390
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