Is the focal muscle vibration an effective motor conditioning intervention? A systematic review

Luigi Fattorini*, Angelo Rodio, Vito E. Pettorossi, Guido Maria Filippi

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Abstract

Mechanical vibration, applied to single or few muscles, can be a selective stimulus for muscle spindles, able to modify neuromuscular management, inducing short and long-term effects, are now mainly employed in clinic studies. Several studies reported as treatments with focal vibratory (FVT) can influence neuromuscular parameters also in healthy people. However, the application modalities and the consequent effects are remarkably fragmented. This paper aims to review these studies and to characterize the FVT effectiveness on long-term conditional capacities in relation to FVT characteristics. A systematic search of studies published from 1985 to 2020 in English on healthcare databases was performed. Articles had to meet the following criteria: (1) treatment based on a locally applied vibration on muscle belly or tendon; (2) healthy adults involved; (3) outcomes time analysis enduring for more than 24 h. Twelve studies were found, all of them presented an excellent quality score of ≥75%. All selected papers reported positive changes, comparable with traditional long-lasting training effects. Muscle force and power were the most investigated parameters. The after-effects persisted for up to several months. Among the different FV administration modalities, the most effective seems to show a stimulus frequency of ≈100 Hz, repeated more times within three-five days on a voluntary contracted muscle.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)39-52
Numero di pagine14
RivistaJournal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Volume6
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2021

Keywords

  • Efficiency
  • Force
  • Motor adjustments
  • Muscle vibration
  • Power

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