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. 2018 Sep;18(3):382–388.

Table 2.

Assessment of minimum items reported for whole-body vibration interventions.

Author 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TOTAL
Kessler and Hong, 2013[18] - - 25 Hz 5 mm - - - Parameters did not change - - - Stood on the platform (knees bent at 20°) Maintaining posture: 4 bouts of 3-min WBV with 30-s of rest between bout; thrice per week 5/13
Lee, Lee, Song 2013[19] Galileo 2000, Novotec Medical GmBH, Germany - 15 to 30 Hz 1 to 3 mm - - - Frequency and amplitude increased every two weeks To reproduce Von Stengel et al. 2011 results Handrail for support if required Normal footwear Stood on the platform (in a 110° squatting position) Maintaining posture: 3 bouts of 3-min WBV with 1-min of rest between bouts; thrice per week 9/13
Kordi Yoosefinejad et al., 2015[22] Power-Plate, Next Generation, USA Sync. 30 Hz 2 mm 3,61 g - Assessed during intervention Time increased every two weeks - No support was allowed - Stood on the platform (knees bent at 30°) Maintaining posture: 30-s/ 45-s / 1-min of WBV; twice per week 10/13

Sync: synchronous. WBV: whole-body vibration. 1, Brand name of the vibration platform; 2, Type of vibration; 3, Vibration frequency; 4, Vibration amplitude; 5, Peak acceleration; 6, Accuracy of the vibration parameter; 7, Evaluation of skidding of the feet; 8, Changes of vibration parameters; 9, Rationale for choosing vibration parameters; 10, Supported devices during vibration exposure; 11, Type of footwear; 12, Body position; 13, Description of exercise.