Effect of vibration frequencies on muscle

  • Sanger, Marcus (PI)

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    Academic description

    Whilst vibration therapy and compression garment therapy have been in use for the last 20-25 years, the use of localised vibration therapy devices has seen an increase in popularity in more recent years with the introduction of portable vibrating massage guns and similar devices such as vibrating foam rollers and vibrating therapy balls. The benefits of these vibrating devices include the release of muscular tension, enhanced blood flow, an increase in performance, enhanced recovery and more (De Souza Bezerra et al., 2021; Park, 2020; Patel & Patel, 2020 and Seckel & Remel, 2017). Furthermore, the use of pneumatic compression garments has also seen an increase in popularity within the sports performance subject area, specifically with regards to enhanced recovery. The vibration therapy and compression recovery subject areas are growing in popularity as manufacturers continue to launch different devices that purportedly enhance sport and exercise recovery. However, the research that attempts to explore the efficacy of these devices is somewhat scarce. This work will inform the evidence-based research in the vibration and compression garment subject area, and based on the potential research article outputs, will align with UOA24 and support Solent University’s 2027 REF submission.
    StatusFinished
    Effective start/end date1/03/2211/11/22

    Funding

    • Solent University

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