Short Communication
Author(s): R. Kirby Baloy*
Background Strength training of the lower extremity has been
shown to improve overall leg musculature strength. The
combination of vibration training (VT) and strength training
(ST) has been increasing in popularity among various
populations. Evidence, however, is scant on how this combined
training regimen influences lower extremity muscle strength.
Data Sources Systematic literature searches for randomized
controlled trials between 2000-2020 were performed in the
databases of PubMed, PEDro Database, Ovid, Cochrane
Library, EBSCO (Medline) between April 30 to July 26, 2020.
Study Selection and Data Extraction Nineteen randomized
controlled trials (full text available, PEDro score > 6, and
conducted in the past 10 years) with a total of 987 subjects met
methodological quality guidelines using the PEDro scale.
Results A total of forty (40) articles were screened, and
ninete.. View More»