Combined Effects of Low-Frequency Whole-Body Vibration and Sound

Cross-Modal Frequency Matching: Sound and Whole-Body Vibration

Interest in human responses to whole-body vibration has grown, particularly due to the increasing usage of vehicles, e.g. cars, trucks, and helicopters etc. Another reason for growing interest in recent years is the importance of the vibrations generated by the performance of music for multimedia reproduction systems. There is a strong relationship between the frequency of the auditory stimulus...

Effects of whole-body vibration training on muscle strength and flexibility: significance of the vibration frequency

Strength training effects of whole-body vibration?

Whole-body vibration (WBV) has been suggested to have a beneficial effect on muscle strength. Manufacturers of vibration platforms promote WBV as an effective alternative or complement to resistance training. This study aimed to review systematically the current (August 2005) scientific support for effects of WBV on muscle strength and jump performance. MEDLINE and SPORT DISCUS were searched fo...

The Effects of Noise and Whole Body Vibration on Urinary Metanephrine and Normetanephrine

Background and Aim: Little attention has been paid to the effects of combined exposure to noise and vibration. Exposure to noise and vibration can effect stress hormones and may lead to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disorders. This study aims to investigate the effects of noise and vibration on urinary Metanephrine and Normetanephrine among men. Methods: In this experimental study, 30 ...

Whole-Body Vibration Influences Sound Localization in the Median Plane

The perceived location of events occurring in a mediated environment modulates the users’ understanding and involvement in these events. Previous research has shown that when spatially discrepant information is available at various sensory channels, the perceived location of unisensory events might be altered. Tactile “capture” of audition has been reported for lateral sounds. The present study...