Here are some abstracts from independent studies conducted on the effects of whole body vibration exercise on humans.  To view these studies,  please click on the link.  Either the file will automatically download or it will open another link window.  Click on that link and the file should automatically download to your computer.  If you have any trouble, please let us know using the comment section below, or email us.

Acute physical effects of wbv

Adaptive responses of skeletal muscle to wbv

Overview of studies of long term wbv exercise

Overview of studies of short term wbv exercise

Effect of wbv on performance and balance

Effect of wbv on muscular performance, balance and bone

Effect of wbv on incontinence

Hormonal responses to wbv in men

Influence of wbv on mechanical behaviour of skeletal muscle

Treatment of chronic lower back pain with wbv

New trends in training science

International journal of sports medicine study

Comparison of strength increase after wbv / resistance training

University of Texas – Medical Branch study

Harnessing electric and magnetic fields for healing and health

Check out the studies below showing the effects of whole body vibration when measured in controlled experiments:

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Study Investigate and compare the effects of 24 weeks of Whole Body Vibration Exercise (WBVE) and Fitness Training on body compostion and muscle strength
Results a significant strength gain both exercise groups compared with a control group. WBVE group increased their strength by 7-25%?Roelents et al (2004b)
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Study: Investigate and compare the effects of 24 weeks of WBVE and Fitness Training on knee extension strength, speed of movement and countermovement jump performance
Results: ?static and dynamic knee extensor strength increased significantly as did speed of movement and jump height for both groups. Changes were observable after 12 weeks of training.?Roelents et al (2004a)
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Study: Investigate the effects of 2 weeks of WBVE
Results: Increase in muscle strength among the WBV group of 28%. Salvarani et al (2003)
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Study:  Investigate and compare the effects of 24 weeks of WBVE and Fitness Training on knee rmovement jump performance.
Results:  Static and dynamic knee extensor strength increased significantly as did speed of movement and jump height for both groups. Changes were observable after 12 weeks of training. Roelents et al (2004a)
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Study: Investigate the effects of 2 weeks of WBVE
Results: Increase in muscle strength among the WBV group of 28%. Salvarani et al (2003)
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