Author: Timon R1, Tejero J1, Brazo-Sayavera J1, Crespo C1, Olcina G1
Affiliation: <sup>1</sup>Department of Physical Education and Sport, Sport Sciences Faculty, University of Extremadura, Spain.
Conference/Journal: J Phys Ther Sci.
Date published: 2016 Jun
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Volume ID: 28 , Issue ID: 6 , Pages: 1781-5 , Special Notes: doi: 10.1589/jpts.28.1781. Epub 2016 Jun 28. , Word Count: 175
[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate whether or not a single whole-body vibration treatment after eccentric exercise can reduce muscle soreness and enhance muscle recovery. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty untrained participants were randomly assigned to two groups: a vibration group (n=10) and control group (n=10). Participants performed eccentric quadriceps training of 4 sets of 5 repetitions at 120% 1RM, with 4 min rest between sets. After that, the vibration group received 3 sets of 1 min whole body vibration (12 Hz, 4 mm) with 30 s of passive recovery between sets. Serum creatine kinase, blood urea nitrogen, muscle soreness (visual analog scale) and muscle strength (peak isometric torque) were assessed. [Results] Creatine kinase was lower in the vibration group than in the control group at 24 h (200.2 ± 8.2 vs. 300.5 ± 26.1 U/L) and at 48 h (175.2 ± 12.5 vs. 285.2 ± 19.7 U/L) post-exercise. Muscle soreness decreased in vibration group compared to control group at 48 h post-exercise (34.1 ± 11.4 vs. 65.2 ± 13.2 mm). [Conclusion] Single whole-body vibration treatment after eccentric exercise reduced delayed onset muscle soreness but it did not affect muscle strength recovery.
KEYWORDS: Eccentric exercise; Recovery; Whole-body vibration
PMID: 27390415 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.1781