The reflex mechanism underlying the neuromuscular effects of whole-body vibration: Is it the tonic vibration reflex?

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Whole-body vibration (WBV) is applied to the sole of the foot, whereas local mechanical vibration (LMV) is applied directly to the muscle or tendon. The time required for the mechanical stimulus to reach the muscle belly is longer for WBV. Therefore, the WBV-induced muscular reflex (WBV-IMR) latency may be longer than the tonic vibration reflex (TVR) latency. The aim of this study was to determine whether the difference between WBV-IMR and TVR latencies is due to the distance between the vibration application point and the target muscle.

Methods

Eight volunteers participated in this study. The soleus reflex response was recorded during WBV, LMVs, and tendon tap. LMVs were applied to the Achilles tendon and sole of the foot. The latencies were calculated using the

SUBMITTER: Corum M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8919650 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature