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The effect of whole-body vibration on jump height and active range of movement in female dancers.
Marshall, Lucille C Wyon, Matthew A.
Marshall, Lucille C
Wyon, Matthew A.
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2012-03
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Whole-body vibration (WBV) has been shown to have beneficial effects on strength and power indices in sedentary and moderately trained individuals. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 4 weeks of WBV on jump height, active range of motion (AROM), and leg anthropometry in conservatoire dance students. Seventeen female dancers were randomly assigned to a control or intervention group. The intervention group trained for 30 seconds per position at a 35-Hz frequency, 8-mm displacement in the first 2 weeks, and 40 seconds at 40 Hz for the final 2 weeks, whereas the control group carried out the same exercises but without vibration stimulation. A significant (p < 0.01) difference in the intervention group was noted over time for vertical jump and active ROM. No significant changes over time were noted in the anthropometric data. In conclusion, WBV can be used as a beneficial supplemental training intervention to increase jump and active flexibility in highly trained dancers without corresponding increases in relative anthropometric data.
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The effect of whole-body vibration on jump height and active range of movement in female dancers. 2012, 26 (3):789-93 J Strength Cond Res
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22310513
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This is an accepted manuscript of an article published by National Strength and Conditioning Association in Journal of strength and conditioning research on 03/2012, available online: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2012/03000/The_Effect_of_Whole_Body_Vibration_on_Jump_Height.27.aspx
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1533-4287