Short-term effect of whole-body vibration training on balance,flexibility and lower limb explosive strength in elite rhythmic gymnasts |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute for Research in Operative Medicine, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Cologne, Germany;2. Department of Trauma Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Goettingen, Robert-Koch 40, 37075 Goettingen, Germany;3. Department of Radiology, University of Goettingen, Robert-Koch 40, 37075 Goettingen, Germany;1. Graduate Institute of Sports Equipment Technology, University of Taipei, Taipei 111, Taiwan, China;2. Department of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan, China;3. Department of Physical Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 106, Taiwan, China;4. Department of Athletic Performance, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 116, Taiwan, China;1. Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences, Florida State University, 120 Convocation Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1493, USA;2. Institute of Sports Sciences & Medicine, Florida State University, 120 Convocation Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1493, USA;3. Department of Physical Education, University of Puerto Rico- at Mayagüez, 259 Blvd. Alfonso Valdez Cabian, Mayagüez, 00680, Puerto Rico;1. Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Kainan University, Taoyuan 33857, Taiwan;2. Graduate Institute of Athletics and Coaching Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan 33301, Taiwan;3. Center for General Education, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33301, Taiwan;4. Center for Liberal Arts, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;5. Department of Neurosurgery, Taipei Medical University–WanFang Hospital, Taipei City 11696, Taiwan;6. Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan 33301, Taiwan;7. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Taipei Medical University–Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei City, 23561, Taiwan |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to examine whether whole-body vibration (WBV) training results in short-term performance improvements in flexibility, strength and balance tests in comparison to an equivalent exercise program performed without vibration. Eleven elite rhythmic gymnasts completed a WBV trial, and a control, resistance training trial without vibration (NWBV). The vibration trial consisted of eccentric and concentric squatting exercises on a vibration platform that was turned on, whereas the NWBV involved the same training protocol with the platform turned off. Balance was assessed using the Rhythmic Weight Shift (RWS) based on the EquiTest Dynamic Posturography system; flexibility was measured using the sit & reach test, and lower limb explosive strength was evaluated using standard exercises (squat jump, counter movement jump, single leg squat). All measurements were performed before (pre) immediately after the training program (post 1), and 15 minutes after the end of the program (post 15). Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA was used with condition (WBV-NWBV) as the primary factor and time (pre, post 1, post 15) as the nested within subjects factor, followed by post-hoc pairwise comparison with Bonferroni corrections. Results confirmed the hypothesis of the 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. |
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| Keywords: | Vibration Balance Flexibility Muscle strength Gymnastics |
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