Effects of Vertical Vibration on Peak Torque of Knee Joint

Abstract:

In this study, effects of vertical vibration have been explored by means of comparative trial . Twenty two college male students participated in this trial, they were randomly divided into control group and vibration group. The experiment lasted 9 weeks, 3 sessions each week.Test has been performed after and before trial. After analyzing the test outcome,the finding showed that Vibration and convention exercise both can significantly increase the absolute peak torque (extensors:t=-3.919,p=0.02<0.05,flexor:t=-4.839, p=0.001<0.05) and relative peak torque (extensors: t=-2.379,p=.020; flexor : t=-5.285,p=0.000) of knee joint. The vibration exercise is better than the convention exercise.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 539)
• Pages: 904-907
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.539.904
• Online since: July 2014
• Authors: Yong Tang*
• Keywords: Muscle Performance, Peak Torque, Vertical Vibration

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