Inconsistent use of terminology in whole body vibration exercise research

Abstract Whole body vibration exercise (WBV) intensity can be manipulated by altering the frequency of oscillations and/or its magnitude. The inconsistencies and inaccuracies reported within the literature that at times challenge the replication and advancement of whole body vibration exercise resea...

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Published inJournal of science and medicine in sport Vol. 12; no. 6; pp. 676 - 678
Main Authors Lorenzen, Christian, Maschette, Wayne, Koh, Michael, Wilson, Cameron
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Australia Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2009
Elsevier Limited
Subjects
Acceleration
Exercise
Feet
Humans
Muscle
Nomenclature
Physical education and training
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
R&D
Research & development
Skeletal
Sports Medicine
Studies
Terminology as Topic
Vibration
Vibration - adverse effects
Vibration - therapeutic use
Physical education and training
Vibration
Nomenclature
Humans
Muscle
Acceleration
Skeletal
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Summary:Abstract Whole body vibration exercise (WBV) intensity can be manipulated by altering the frequency of oscillations and/or its magnitude. The inconsistencies and inaccuracies reported within the literature that at times challenge the replication and advancement of whole body vibration exercise research are discussed. Although frequency is regularly reported, inconsistency exists with the definition of vibration amplitude which has been interchangeably used with other terminology by some researchers. Of primary concern is the risk of injury to participants in future research. Researchers using intensities that were incorrectly reported by previous studies may unwittingly expose participants to harmful intensities. For clarity, an argument is put forward for the standardisation of terminology and reporting of whole body exercise parameters.
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ISSN:1440-2440
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DOI:10.1016/j.jsams.2008.06.008