Acute Effects of Local Vibration With Biomechanical Muscle Stimulation on Low-Back Flexibility and Perceived Stiffness

Abstract

This study investigated the eff ects of biomechanical muscle stimulation (BMS) on low-back and hamstring fl exibility and perceived low back stiff ness. Three healthy populations were examined: college-aged nonathletes, college-aged athletes, and physically active older adults. Low-back stiff ness was reported using a stiff ness Likert scale and range of motion was measured using the sit-and-reach test. Each group received BMS treatment and was retested. The college-aged nonathletes completed a control (no BMS treatment) condition on a separate day. Signifi cant improvement (P Ͻ .001) in sit-andreach performance after treatment in all treatment groups was noted (pre-BMS, 27.8 Ϯ 10.6 cm; post-BMS treatment, 30.1 Ϯ 10.4 cm). Average perceived stiff ness decreased (P = .01) in all groups after undergoing treatment (pre-BMS, 5.0 Ϯ 2.4; post-BMS, 3.2 Ϯ 2.1). Perceived stiff ness did not change (P = .7) in the control condition for the nonathlete group (precontrol, 5.3 Ϯ 2.2; postcontrol, 5.2 Ϯ 2.0).

Benefits of Exercise Training For Computer-Based Staff: A Meta Analyses

“…These findings show the positive influence of physical activity on the reduction of pain (Coggon et al, 2013;Lambeek, van Mechelen, Knol, Loisel, & Anema, 2010). It is accepted that the total advantages of flexibility are to be seen in biomechanical (Siegmund et al, 2014), neurological (Sullivan, Scheman, Venesy, & Davin, 2012) and molecular systems (Neufer et al, 2015), that comprise myofibrillogenesis as a long-term consequence. It might also be considered that enhancements in overall flexibility can increase tolerance to soreness as well as visco-elastic properties in the tendons and muscles (McCaskey, Schuster-Amft, Wirth, Suica, & de Bruin, 2014) .When dealing with muscle conditioning, 36-48 hours of relaxation between exercises is suggested, and it is also recommended to increase the intensity of exercise training during that time (Dalager et al, 2015) .…”

“…So far, most of the researches, reported about the positive influences of exercise training, such as aerobic exercise, strength training, various types of meditation and yoga (Babaei, Rahnama, Nadi, & Sajjadian, 2013). Some of the latest studies including the research conducted by Shariat et al, presents a particular exercise training package for office employees, focusing on low back area (Siegmund, Barkley, Knapp, & Peer, 2014) .The most recent and accurate research with a clear methodology and clear findings was belonged to Dalager et al, among Danish office workers, and they introduced intelligent physical exercise training with high intensity, for treatment of low back pain among office workers (Dalager et al, 2015). They also, mentioned about the mechanisms and theories behind the effect of exercise training on low back pain.…”

Comparing the Effectiveness of Whole Body Vibration and Local Vibration Exercise on Counter-Movement Jump Performance and Its Residual Characteristics in Well-Trained Athletes

“…Presently, however, segmental biomechanical muscle stimulation (BMS) devices use local stimulation rather than whole body stimulation (Peer et al, 2009). Siegmund et al (2014) reported that BMS is useful for improvement of lower back and hamstring flexibility, as well as perceived stiffness. Issurin et al (1994) and Cronin et al (2008) proposed that three potential mechanisms could explain the benefits of local vibration treatments: a) increase in pain threshold, b) increase in blood flow with a commensurate increase in temperature, and c) induced relaxation of the stretched muscle.…”

“…Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is a common exercise modality, used in fitness and health centers to increase muscle strength (Delecluse et al, 2003;Petit et al, 2010;Bosco et al, 1998;Mahieu et al, 2006;Giorgos et al, 2007;Savelberg et al, 2007;Luo et al, 2005), power (Luo et al, 2005;Adams et al, 2009), and flexibility (Fagnani et al, 2006;Dallas et al, 2012;Behm et al, 2011;Siegmund et al, 2014;Samson et al, 2012;Dadebo et al, 2004) in healthy humans. Vibration devices generate mechanical oscillation, which may affect the muscle spindles and Ia afferents, causing changes in the length of extrafusal fibers of muscles.…”

Effects of 10-Week Whole Body Vibration Training on Strength, Flexibility and Agility in Taekwondo Athletes

“…WBV is a frequently used exercise modality employed in fitness and health centers for the purpose of increasing muscle strength and balance (Machado et al, 2010;Sitjà-Rabert et al, 2012;Delecluse et al, 2003;Petit et al, 2010;Bosco et al, 1998;Mahieu et al, 2006;Giorgos et al, 2007;Savelberg et al, 2007;Luo et al, 2005;Adams et al, 2009), and flexibility (Fagnani et al, 2006;Dallas et al, 2012;Behm et al, 2011;Siegmund et al, 2014;Samson et al, 2012;Dadebo et al, 2004;Torvinen et al, 2002).…”