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- Title
Arterial stiffness acutely decreases after whole-body vibration in humans.
- Authors
Otsuki, T; Takanami, Y; Aoi, W; Kawai, Y; Ichikawa, H; Yoshikawa, T
- Abstract
Increased arterial stiffness is a well-established cardiovascular risk factor. Mechanical stimuli to artery, such as compression, elicit vasodilation and acutely decrease arterial stiffness. As whole-body vibration (WBV)-induced oscillation is propagated at least to lumbar spine, WBV mechanically stimulates abdominal and leg arteries and may decrease arterial stiffness. WBV is feasible in vulnerable and immobilized humans. Therefore, it is worthwhile to explore the possibility of WBV as a valuable adjunct to exercise training.
- Publication
Acta physiologica (Oxford, England), 2008, Vol 194, Issue 3, p189
- ISSN
1748-1716
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1748-1716.2008.01869.x