Rhea, Matthew R.Bunker, DerekMarín Cabezuelo, Pedro J.Lunt, K. T.2016-07-122016-07-122009Rhea, M. R., Bunker, D., Marín, P. J., & Lunt, K. (2009). Effect of iTonic whole-body vibration on delayed-onset muscle soreness among untrained individuals.The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 23(6), 1677-1682.1064801115334287http://hdl.handle.net/11268/5395Attempts to reduce or eliminate delayed-onset of muscle soreness are important as this condition is painful and debilitating. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of whole-body vibration (WBV) massage and stretching exercises at reducing perceived pain among untrained men. Sixteen adult men (age, 36.6 +/- 2.1 yr) volunteered to perform a strenuous exercise session consisting of resistance training and repeated sprints. Subjects were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 recovery groups: a group performing WBV stretching sessions or a stretching group performing static stretching without vibration. Both groups performed similar stretches, twice per day for 3 days after the workout. The vibration group performed their stretches on the iTonic platform (frequency, 35 Hz; amplitude, 2 mm). Perceived pain was measured at 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours postworkout. Statistical analyses identified a significantly lower level of reported perceived pain at all postworkout measurement times among the WBV group (p < 0.05). No difference existed at the preworkout measurement time. The degree of attenuation of pain ranged from 22-61%. These data suggest that incorporating WBV as a recovery/regeneration tool may be effective for reducing the pain of muscle soreness and tightness after strenuous training.engjournal article10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181b3f6cdopen accessDeportes-Entrenamiento y acondicionamientoDolorDeporte