Effects of whole body vibration on lower- extremity flexibility in healthy young women

Document Type : Original article

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1 MSc Student in Physical Therapy. Physical Therapy Department, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 Physical Therapy Department, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Background and Aim: Flexibility is an important component of the normal musculoskeletal system function. Therefore, flexibility exercises as a basic component of athletes’ warm–up programs are generally recommended before training or participating in sports competitions. Due to the controversy in use of stretching in the warm-up programs, as well as the use of whole body vibration (WBV) in improving flexibility, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of WBV on lower extremity muscles flexibility in healthy young women.
Materials and Methods: A total of 25 healthy young women with an average of age 20/76±1/09 years old participated in the present study. Their flexibility were measured using passive knee extension test, hip flexion, test and modified sit and reach test before and after the intervention. Participants stood on WBV equipment (f=30 Hz, Amp=2mm 5×60s hold +60srest) in semi squat position.
Results: After WBV, the flexibility of the hamstring and hip flexor as well as general flexibility significantly increased (P=0/000). The results showed that, before WBV, there was significant differences in hamstring and hip flexors flexibility between the two legs (P≤0/05), but after WBV, no significant difference was observed in hip flexors flexibility (P=0/14).
Conclusion: The findings of the study indicate that the WBV seems to be a suitable training method for improving lower extremity muscular flexibility.

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The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume 5, Issue 2
July and August 2016
Pages 86-95

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  • Receive Date: 31 May 2015
  • Revise Date: 28 August 2015
  • Accept Date: 05 January 2016
  • First Publish Date: 21 June 2016

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