Research Articles with Power Plate® Classic Model

Delecluse C, Roelants M, Diels R, Koninckx E, Verschueren S.
Effects of Whole-Body-Vibration Training on Muscle Strength and Sprint Performance in Sprint-trained Athletes.
Int J Sports Med. Oct;26(8):662-8, 2005

During a 5 week period, sprint-trained athletes continued their conventional training program. The subjects of the Power Plate group additionally performed a Power Plate training prior to their conventional training program three times weekly. This specific Power Plate protocol of 5 weeks had no supplementary value when compared to the conventional training program to improve speed-strength performance. It is suggested that the intensity and volume of this particular protocol may not have been high enough for these highly-trained athletes.

Delecluse, C., M. Roelants, and S. Verschueren
Strength Increase after Whole-Body Vibration Compared with Resistance Training.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 1033-1041, 2003

This study clearly shows that strength increases after Power Plate training are not attributable to a placebo effect. The Power Plate used in this study produced vertical sinusoidal vibrations at a frequency between 35 and 40 Hz. The acceleration of the platform varied between 2.28 g and 5.09 g. In the placebo condition, the subjects who were performing the same exercises could hear the motor and experienced tingles on their foot soles, but the acceleration of the platform was only 0.4 g. Results show that isometric and dynamic knee-extensor strength increased significantly in both the Power Plate en resistance training group, whereas the placebo and control group showed no significant increase. Jump height enhanced significantly in the Power Plate group only.

Lohman, E., Petrofsky, J., Maloney-Hinds, C., Betts-Schwab, H,. Thorpe, D
The effect of whole body vibration on lower extremity skin blood flow in normal subjects.
Medical Science Monitor; 13(2): CR71-76, 2007

This study looked at the effect of Power Plate on skin blood flow. The results show that short bursts of passive vibrations (massage exercises) increases skin blood flow, which will remain elevated for at least 10 minutes afterwards. Short duration high intensity exercises on the Power Plate reduce skin blood flow slightly, suggesting that the blood flow requirement of active muscles supersedes the increased skin vascular changes as a result of vibration.

Moras, G, Tous, J, Munoz, C, Padulles, J, and Valejo, L
Electromyographic response during whole-body vibrations of different frequencies with progressive external loads.
Revista Digital - Buenos Aires - Año 10 - N° 93, 2006

The purpose of this study was to analyze if exposure to Power Plate vibrations of different frequencies with no load, or with additional loads between 20 and 50 kg, would promote changes in EMGrms activity of the upper leg and calve muscles. A highly individual response to vibrations of different frequencies was observed, but in most cases the results showed that with a light external load, the highest response is at 30 Hz. However, when the external load is heavier (30 to 50 Kg), the upper leg maximal response slightly shifts to higher vibrations frequencies (35-40 Hz) - but not significantly.

Paradisis, G, and Zacharogiannis, E
Effects of whole-body vibration training on sprint running kinematics and explosive strength performance.
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 6, 44-49, 2007 Classic

The conclusion of this study is that a Power Plate training period of 6 wk produces significant positive changes in kinematical characteristics of sprint running (step length, step rate and running velocity).

Roelants, M, Delecluse, C, Goris, M, and S. Verschueren
Effects of 24 Weeks of Whole Body Vibration Training on Body Composition and Muscle Strength in Untrained Females
International Journal of Sports Medicine, 25:1-5, 2004

This study showed that 24 weeks of Power Plate training in previously untrained females induces a gain in knee-extensor strength, combined with a small increase in fat free mass. The program used in this study did not reduce weight, total body fat or subcutaneous fat, as it was probably too short or too low in intensity to achieve that particular effect.

Roelants, M., C. Delecluse, and S. Verschueren
Whole-Body-Vibration Training Increases Knee-Extension Strength and Speed of Movement in Older Women.
Journal of the American Geriatric Society 52:901-908, 2004

This study shows that Power Plate is a suitable training method and is at least as efficient as conventional resistance training to improve knee extension strength, speed of movement and counter movement jump performance in older women.

Verschueren, S., M. Roelants, C. Delecluse, S. Swinnen, D. Vanderschueren, and S. Boonen
Effect of 6-Month Whole Body Vibration Training on Hip Density, Muscle Strength, and Postural Control in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study.
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 19(3), 2004

The conclusion of this study was that in healthy postmenopausal women, a 24-week Power Plate program is feasible and can be applied in order to modify muscle strength, balance, and hip bone density, which are well-recognized risk factors for hip fracture. These findings suggest that Power Plate training might be useful in the prevention of osteoporosis and may also be an effective way to modify several recognized risk factors for falls and fractures in older women.

Bastian, J, Trittel, C, and Franz, W.
Vibrationstraining nach vorderer Kreuzbandplastik.
Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Sportmedizin, vol. 56, no. 7/8, p, 228, 2004

TRANSLATED: Empirical study of the effects of whole body vibration after arthroscopic reconstruction of the ACL. This study shows that using the Power Plate expedites recovery of muscle performance after ACL rupture. In combination with conventional physiotherapy, exercises on the Power-Plate lead to improved muscular power, enhanced proprioceptive abilities and stabilization of the knee.

Bonner Physical Therapy, USA
Metabolic Study Shows Promise. Pilot study.
October-November 2003

This 6 week pilot study found promising results on metabolism. What really jumped out was the Power Plate group experienced an 18% increase in resting metabolism while the control group showed a 2% decline.

Felmet, G
Der Stellenwert des propriozeptiven Vibrationstrainings im Nachbehandlungsprogramm nach Kreutsbandersatz.
Artico Sportklinik Villingen-Schwenningen, 2004

TRANSLATION: The value of proprioceptive vibration training in the aftercare program to cruciate ligament substitution The group that integrated Power Plate training in their rehab protocol after cruciate ligament substitution rehabilitated quicker. They benefited mainly from a significantly better ability to generate force, quicker increase of de dimension of the thigh and improved coordination of the upper leg muscles.

Frank, H, and J. Moos
Effects of Vibration Training on Cellulite.
SANADERM Professional Clinic for Skin Illnesses and Allergies, Bad Mergentheim, Germany. 2004

The results of this clinical trial study reveal that Power Plate is an effective method to clearly diminish the degree of severity of cellulite without any negative side effects.

Paradisis, G, Tziortzis, S, and Zacharogiannis, E
The Effects of Six Week Whole Body Vibration Training on Sprint.
Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. V (37); p193-194, 2005

The findings of this study suggest that the Power Plate training method produces a significant improvement in the vertical squat jump, as well as in the performance of a 60 m sprint, whereas the strength characteristics did not show any significant differences.

Scherzer J.
Diplomarbeit zum Thema Vibrationstraining an der Universität Bayreuth unter Leitung von Prof. Dr. Boeck-Behrens, Institut für Sportwissenschaften, Koln.
2002

TRANSLATION: Dissertation on Vibration training In this comparison study between Power Plate and conventional weight training on strength and muscular endurance they found that Power Plate provides a time-efficient, user-friendly and effective whole-body workout.

Verschueren, S, Brumagne, S, Roelants, M, Delecluse, C, Suy, E, and S. Swinnen
The Effects of 24 Weeks Whole Body Vibration Training on Postural Control in the Elderly.
Abstract 2003

The present study suggest that Power Plate training in elderly result in a significant increase in strength and in an improved (anticipatory) postural control, which make it potentials useful in fall prevention training in the elderly population.