Contraindications for whole body vibration training: a case of nephrolitiasis

The use of whole body vibration (WBV) training is becoming more widespread both among athletes and the general public for improving muscle performance. The biological and mechanical effects of WBV are not completely understood and numerous contraindications, that can be identified while obtaining the patient's clinical history, must be taken into consideration. Nephrolithiasis, which often remains asymptomatic for an indefinite time, is not reported in the medical literature as a contraindication to WBV. This paper reports a case of significant morbidity following one session of WBV training in a patient with asymptomatic nephrolithiasis.
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Subjects:
Notations:training science biological and medical sciences
Published in:The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
Language:English
Published: 2007
Online Access:https://www.minervamedica.it/en/journals/sports-med-physical-fitness/article.php?cod=R40Y2007N04A0443
Volume:47
Issue:4
Pages:443-445
Document types:article
Level:advanced