Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 89, Issue 5 , Pages 815-821 , May 2008

A Comparison of the Physiologic Effects of Acute Whole-Body Vibration Exercise in Young and Older People

  • Darryl J. Cochrane, MPhEd

      Affiliations

    • Sport Management & Coaching, Department of Management, Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to Darryl J. Cochrane, MPhEd, Dept of Management, Massey University Private Bag 11, Palmerston North, NZ 222
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  • Francesco Sartor, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Biophysical and Clinical Research into Human Movement, Manchester Metropolitan University, Alsager, Cheshire, UK.
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  • Keith Winwood, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Biophysical and Clinical Research into Human Movement, Manchester Metropolitan University, Alsager, Cheshire, UK.
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  • Stephen R. Stannard, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ
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  • Marco V. Narici, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Biophysical and Clinical Research into Human Movement, Manchester Metropolitan University, Alsager, Cheshire, UK.
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  • Jörn Rittweger, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Biophysical and Clinical Research into Human Movement, Manchester Metropolitan University, Alsager, Cheshire, UK.

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PII: S0003-9993(08)00069-5

doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.09.055

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 89, Issue 5 , Pages 815-821 , May 2008

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