Effects of local vibration therapy on various performance parameters: a narrative literature review.

Introduction: The therapeutic effects of local muscle vibration (LMV) remain controversial due to a lack of specific protocols. This review was conducted to better understand the effects of various LMV application protocols.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed based on title and abstract and a set of predetermined inclusion criteria.

Examining the reliability of the flexor carpi radialis V-wave at different levels of muscle contraction.

This study examined the reliability and scaling of the flexor carpi radialis (FCR) V-wave during submaximal and maximal voluntary muscle contractions (MVC). 23 participants were tested on three separate sessions. For each session, participants performed isometric wrist flexions at five contraction levels (20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 %MVC).