Foreword by Professor Martha R. Hinman Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Introduction History Is vibration a natural stimulus? Definition Commercial devices that deliver WBV
Chapter 2 Biomechanic principles of WBV The inverted pendulum and walking Simple harmonic motion (SHM) Motor control: length, stiffness and potential Stiffness Resonance Force exerted by stretched or compressed material Elastic potential energy Hill model of viscoelasticity and motor control Generation of torque and the conservation of momentum Inverse dynamics Eccentric exercise and plyometrics Tensegrity Conclusion
Chapter 3 Theoretical considerations in the clinical application of WBV to sarcopenia, osteoporosis and metabolic syndrome Sarcopenia WBV and muscle function Immune function and Sarcopenia Bone Clinical affects of WBV on bone density Clinical affects of WBV on obesity and metabolic syndrome Conclusion
Chapter 4 Indications and contraindications in the clinical application of WBV: immediate and long term affects and their influence on the selection of dosage Indications Contraindicators Clinical research on acute and long-term effects of WBV The influence of WBV on pain Conclusion
Chapter 5 Whole body vibration: treatment with patients or athletes Preparation for Therapy Guidelines and indications using examples of exercises for specific clinical conditions Exercise proposals Strengthening exercises
Chapter 6 WBV as a warm-up prior to sport - effects on flexibility Whole body vibration and the effect on flexibility: a review Conclusion Exercises proposals: stretching section Appendix: Synopsis of research into WBV Index
