What is it about?
This article considers the effect of vibration upon the body in the absence of other variables e.g. movement. In other words, if you stand still on a vibrating surface - how does your body react?
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Why is it important?
This article is important for two key reasons. First and foremost, the article measures both central parameters (heart rate and blood pressure) and peripheral (blood flow the foot, temperature of the leg) and contrasts the responses. Secondly, by not allowing participants to move or adopt an exercise position, the article distinguishes changes in response to vibration from changes in response to exercise.
Perspectives
The results can provide guidance on measurements in future protocols and insight in to resuslts obtained.
Dr Dan Robbins
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This page is a summary of: The influence of whole body vibration on the central and peripheral cardiovascular system, Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, November 2013, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/cpf.12103.
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