title: The effects of whole-body vibration exercise on isokinetic muscular function of the knee and jump performance depending on squatting position.
abstract: [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of whole-body vibration exercise (WBVE) on isokinetic muscular function of the knee and jump performance depending on different squatting positions. [Subjects] The subjects were 12 healthy adult men who did not exercise regularly between the ages of 27 and 34. [Methods] WBVE was performed with high squat position (SP), middle SP, and low SP. Before and after the intervention, isokinetic muscular function of the knees and jump performance were measured. [Results] Knee flexion peak torque at 60°/s and total work at 180°/s were significantly increased after implementing WBVE. Jump height also significantly increased after completing the exercise at all positions in comparison with the pre-exercise programs. [Conclusion] The results of this study suggest that SP during WBVE is an important factor stimulating positive effects on muscular function.
authors.affiliation: School of Global Sports Studies, Korea University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jaeyuong
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: School of Global Sports Studies, Korea University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Yunjin
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: School of Global Sports Studies, Korea University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Yonggon
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Seo
authors.affiliation: School of Global Sports Studies, Korea University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Gyumin
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.affiliation: School of Global Sports Studies, Korea University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Sangseo
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: School of Global Sports Studies, Korea University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Hyeyoung
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.affiliation: School of Global Sports Studies, Korea University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Hyunghoon
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Moon
authors.affiliation: School of Global Sports Studies, Korea University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Myungki
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Sunmoon University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jaeho
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Yu
keywords: Muscular function; Squatting position; Whole-body vibration exercise