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World J Orthop. Oct 18, 2013; 4(4): 291-298
Published online Oct 18, 2013. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i4.291
Acute effects of stochastic resonance whole body vibration
Achim Elfering, Jasmine Zahno, Jan Taeymans, Angela Blasimann, Lorenz Radlinger
Achim Elfering, Jasmine Zahno, Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, University of Bern, 3000 Bern 9, Switzerland
Jan Taeymans, Angela Blasimann, Lorenz Radlinger, Health, Bern University of Applied Sciences, CH-3008 Bern, Switzerland
Author contributions: Zahno J did the analyses and performed the study; Taeymans J and Blasimann A co-ordinated and provided the collection of data and were also involved in editing the manuscript; Elfering A and Radlinger L designed the study and wrote the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Achim Elfering, PhD, Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, University of Bern, Fabrikstrasse 8, 3012 Bern, Switzerland. achim.elfering@psy.unibe.ch
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Received: June 12, 2013
Revised: August 15, 2013
Accepted: September 4, 2013
Published online: October 18, 2013
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Core Tip

Core tip: Musculoskeletal function improves after application of stochastic whole body vibration (SR-WBV). The pathway of the beneficial effect, however, is unclear. This study shows SR-WBV to increase muscle activity of descending trapezius muscle, the muscle that is often associated with reported pain in computer work. Participants report improved muscular relaxation after SR-WBV while the cardiovascular activation was very low. In addition to ergonomic interventions SR-WBV may help to prevent trapezius muscle related pain at work.