A laboratory study to quantify the biomechanical responses to whole-body vibration: The influence on balance, reflex response, muscular activity and fatigue

Santos, Brenda R.; Larivière, Christian; Delisle, Alain; Plamondon, André; Boileau, P.-É.; Imbeau, Daniel

doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2008.01.015

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“…9,12,15,16,19,20 The characteristics of each study are described in Table 3. According to the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network algorithm for classifying study design, an appropriate checklist to assess study quality was not available as the included articles were observational studies with only a single study group.…”

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Vehicle Exposure and Spinal Musculature Fatigue in Military Warfighters: A Meta-Analysis

Kollock

Games

Wilson

et al. 2016

Journal of Athletic Training

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Context: Spinal musculature fatigue from vehicle exposure may place warfighters at risk for spinal injuries and pain. Research on the relationship between vehicle exposure and spinal musculature fatigue is conflicting. A better understanding of the effect of military duty on musculoskeletal function is needed before sports medicine teams can develop injuryprevention programs.Objective: To determine if the literature supports a definite effect of vehicle exposure on spinal musculature fatigue.Data Sources: We searched the MEDLINE, Military & Government Collection (EBSCO), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Technical Information Center, PubMed, and Web of Science databases for articles published between January 1990 and September 2015.Study Selection: To be included, a study required a clear sampling method, preexposure and postexposure assessments of fatigue, a defined objective measurement of fatigue, a defined exposure time, and a study goal of exposing participants to forces related to vehicle exposure.Data Extraction: Sample size, mean preexposure and postexposure measures of fatigue, vehicle type, and exposure time.Data Synthesis: Six studies met the inclusion criteria. We used the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network algorithm to determine the appropriate tool for quality appraisal of each article. Unweighted random-effects model meta-analyses were conducted, and a natural log response ratio was used as the effect metric. The overall meta-analysis demonstrated that vehicle exposure increased fatigue of the spinal musculature (P ¼ .03; natural log response ratio ¼ À0.22, 95% confidence interval ¼À0.42, À0.02). Using the spinal region as a moderator, we observed that vehicle ride exposure significantly increased fatigue at the lumbar musculature (P ¼ .02; natural log response ratio ¼À0.27, 95% confidence interval ¼À0.50, À0.04) but not at the cervical or thoracic region.Conclusions: Vehicle exposure increased fatigue at the lumbar region.

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Vehicle Exposure and Spinal Musculature Fatigue in Military Warfighters: A Meta-Analysis

Kollock

Games

Wilson

et al. 2016

Journal of Athletic Training

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“…Whole body vibration (WBV) has been extensively studied for its dangerous effects on humans, especially when exposed as occupational vibration at high amplitudes and specific frequencies [10][11][12]. However, WBV is also the concept that was already applied in many studies to confirm benefits for astronauts, athletes, wellness of healthy population, but also patients with various diseases [13][14][15].…”

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Utilization of Single Whole Body Vibration Training Unit in Rehabilitation of Elderly Patients with Neurological Disorders

Majerník¹,

Dziakova²,

Živčák³

2015

Annals of Computer Science and Information Systems

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Abstract-Whole body vibration (WBV) techniques are increasingly applied in rehabilitation processes to improve patients' functional mobility. Therapeutic usage of WBV reported enhanced muscular strength, power or even bone density. Therefore, the purpose of our study was to investigate immediate response of single WBV training unit on mobility of elderly patients with neurological disorders. Nineteen patients (66.74 ± 3.65 years, 6 males and 13 females) were assessed before WBV (10 min, 30 Hz, vertical 2 mm) and then 1 min afterwards. Individual changes in gait kinematics indicated positive effects of WBV, while kinematics of the gait was more symmetric considering right and left side. Individually, depending on the disease's severity, these changes were more or less significant. The improvements in gait kinematics convinced us that WBV can be carefully used in patients' therapy and it may be used together with individually planed rehabilitation processes to bring more satisfying results.

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“…At least four European countries have placed WBV injury on their scheduled lists of occupational diseases (Hulshof et al, 2002). Among such physical exposures encountered in the workplace, WBV has repeatedly been identified as a risk factor for LBP (Santos et al, 2008). Several epidemiologic studies conducted in the past several years have found strong evidence for a correlation between exposure to WBV and the occurrence of LBP (Noorloos et al, 2008).…”

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Comparative Study of Whole-Body Vibration Exposure Between Train and Car Passengers: A Case Study in Malaysia

Nuawi¹,

Ismail²,

Nor³

et al. 2011

Int J Automot Mech Eng

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Trains and cars are the most important modes of transportation throughout the world. In highly developed countries, trains have become essential for human use as the most well-known form of public transportation, whereas the car plays a significant role in prompt human travel from one place to another. The high magnitude of vibration caused by trains and cars may cause health problems in humans, especially low back pain. The aim of this study was to evaluate and validate the values of daily exposure to vibration A(8) and the vibration dose value (VDV) in passengers travelling by train and car and to assess the effects produced by this exposure on the human body. Moreover, this study introduces a newly developed whole-body vibration measurement instrumentation system. One train travelling from the east coast to the south of Malaysia was chosen to conduct the study. Whole-body vibration exposure was measured over 8 hours, which is equal to the duration of normal occupational exposure. One car was chosen randomly and whole-body vibration exposure was measured for 5 min and 10 min. All the data were computed using an IEPE(ICP TM ) accelerometer sensor connected to a DT9837 device which is capable of effectively measuring and analysing vibration. The vibration results were displayed on a personal computer using a custom graphical user interface (GUI). Matlab software was used to interpret the data. From the results, the whole-body vibration exposure level could be determined. It can be concluded that the whole-body vibration absorbed by the human body is enhanced when the magnitude of the vibration exposure experienced by the passengers increased. This was shown by the increased values of daily exposure to vibration A(8) and VDV calculated in the study.

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A laboratory study to quantify the biomechanical responses to whole-body vibration: The influence on balance, reflex response, muscular activity and fatigue

Cited by 53 publications

References 45 publications

Vehicle Exposure and Spinal Musculature Fatigue in Military Warfighters: A Meta-Analysis

Vehicle Exposure and Spinal Musculature Fatigue in Military Warfighters: A Meta-Analysis

Utilization of Single Whole Body Vibration Training Unit in Rehabilitation of Elderly Patients with Neurological Disorders

Comparative Study of Whole-Body Vibration Exposure Between Train and Car Passengers: A Case Study in Malaysia

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