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Localized Vibration: Effects On Flexibility, Louis Vince Lepak, Thomas W. Allen, Candace Robledo, David M. Thompson
Localized Vibration: Effects On Flexibility, Louis Vince Lepak, Thomas W. Allen, Candace Robledo, David M. Thompson
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Background. Flexibility is an important component of physical conditioning used to improve performance and prevent injury. The application of vibration is one method that has been reported to increase flexibility. The preponderance of the literature reports the effects of whole-body vibration; fewer studies have investigated the effects of local vibration (LV) therapy.
Aims. To assess if LV affects spinal flexibility, the sit-and-reach test, or lower extremity range of motion measurements when compared to controls. To determine if the effects were specific to the site of LV application and if changes persisted between the follow-up visits.
Methods. Forty-three college students (age …