Advanced Medical Science or BSc Honours Project

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Acute effects of whole body vibration on static and dynamic balance

Contact person: Dr Noel Lythgo, Prof Mary Galea

Previous work has shown that low amplitude and low frequency vibration (26 Hz) of the human body is safe.  This work has also shown that whole body vibration (WBV) increases femoral artery blood flow and changes the length-tension relationship of the triceps surae musculature. The aim of this project is to extend this work by examining the effect of WBV on measures balance and stiffness.