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M. Cardinale, C. Bosco

2003.1.1EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCES REVIEWS

DOI: 10.1097/00003677-200301000-00002

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Current evidence suggests that vibration is effective in enhancing strength and the power capacity of humans, although the mechanisms mediating this effect are unknown.

Abstract

CARDINALE, M., and C. BOSCO. The use of vibration as an exercise intervention. Exerc. Sport Sci. Rev., Vol. 31, No. 1, pp. 3–7, 2003. The use of vibration as a means for enhancing athletic performance is a recent issue in exercise physiology. Current evidence suggests that vibration is effective in enhancing strength and the power capacity of humans, although the mechanisms mediating this effect are unknown.

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CARDINALE, M.; BOSCO, C. The use of vibration as an exercise intervention. EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCES REVIEWS, 2003, 31: 3–7.