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The effect of local vibration on muscle endurance, strength and power is nuanced, but is fairly congruent with the effects on receptor activity and the tonic vibration reflex (TVR) discussed above.

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Electroencephalography and clinical neurophysiology

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Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR

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The Effects of Local Vibration: Introduction to Vibration Release Techniques

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Introduction
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Introduction

Sample Intervention

Course Study Guide: The Effects of Local Vibration

Course Summary Webinar: Effects of Local Vibration

Receptor Response
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Practical Application
3 Sub Sections

Effect on Muscle Performance
5 Sub Sections

Comparing Foam Rollers to Vibrating Foam Rollers
1 Sub Section

Bibliography

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The Effects of Local Vibration: Introduction to Vibration Release Techniques

Related Courses:

Introduction2 Sub Sections

Introduction

Sample Intervention

Course Study Guide: The Effects of Local Vibration

Course Summary Webinar: Effects of Local Vibration

Receptor Response6 Sub Sections

Practical Application3 Sub Sections

Effect on Muscle Performance5 Sub Sections

Comparing Foam Rollers to Vibrating Foam Rollers1 Sub Section

Bibliography

Related Courses:

Comments

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Introduction
2 Sub Sections

Receptor Response
6 Sub Sections

Practical Application
3 Sub Sections

Effect on Muscle Performance
5 Sub Sections

Comparing Foam Rollers to Vibrating Foam Rollers
1 Sub Section