Scientific Support
Education : Scientific Support
A growing body of scientific research demonstrates how the technology behind the Power PlateŽ machines provides widespread therapeutic applications and health benefits. Listed below are just a few of the numerous studies detailing positive results from using Power PlateŽ machines as part of your exercise regime.
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Some Of The Research:
Neuromuscular Response during dynamic squats
Barclay L, Lie D.
Whole-body-training effectie in older women. Medscape Medical News CME. Published June 18, 2004.
Effects after ACL reconstruction
Adaptive Response of Skeletal Muscle
Bosco CM, Cardinale M, Tsarpela O.
Influence of vibration on mechanical power and electromyogram activity in human arm flexor muscles. Eur J Appl Physiol. 1999;79:306-311.
Mechanical Behavior of Skeletal Muscle
New Trends in Training Science
Bosco CM, Cardinale M, Tsarpela O, Colli R, Tihanyi J, von Duvillard SP, Viru A.
The influence of whole body vibration on jumping performance. Biol Sport. 1998;15:157-164.
Berschin G, Sommer HM.
Vibration strength training and joint stabilization: EMG based examination of the influence of vibration frequency and posture on muscle activation and co-activation.
Decreased Fall Risk in Elderly
American College of Rheumatology
Lower Body Flexibility and Strength
Acute Effects on Vertical Jump
Human Performance and Hormonal Profile
de Ruiter CJ, van der Linden RM, van der Zijden MJA, Hollander AP, de Haan A.
Short-term effects of whole-body vibration on maximal voluntary isometric knee extensor force and rate of force rise. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2003;88:472-475.
Strength Increase Compared with Resistance Training
Muscle Strength and Sprint Performance
Griffin L, Ivanova T, Garland SJ.
Role of limb movement in the modulation of motor unit discharge rate during fatiguing contractions. Exp Brain Res. 2000;130:392-400.
Guo LX, Teo EC, Lee KK, Zhang QH.
Vibration characteristics of the human spine under axial cyclic loads: effect of frequency and damping. Spine. 2005;30:631-637.
Issever H, Aksoy C, Sabuncu H, Karan A.
Vibration and its effects on the body. Med Princ Pract. 2003;12:34-38.
Iwamoto J, Takeda T, Sato Y, Uzawa M.
Comparison of the effect of alendronate on lumbar bone mineral density and bone turnover in men and postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Clin Rheumatol. 2007;26:161-167.
Explosive Strength in Elite and Amateur Athletes
Power Plate Application in Physical Therapy
Sprint Running and Explosive Strength
Power Plate Structural Adaptation and Acute Effects
Increased Hamstring Range of Motion
Increased Strength, Hip Density, and Postural Control
Postural Control in Unilateral Chronic Stroke Patients
More Research can be found by clicking on the link below:
http://www.powerplatehealthcare.com/clinicalApps/allresearch.html
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