These findings suggest that vibration could represent an effective exercise intervention for enhancing neuromuscular performance in athletes. However, it seems appropriate to consider other applications to the general population. We are convinced that vibration could be an effective exercise intervention for reducing the effects of aging on musculoskeletal structures. The potential influence of vibration on hormonal activity also opens interesting perspectives for its application in training and rehabilitation programs for different pathologies. Due to the enormous potentials of vibration exercise treatments, it is also important to study the effects of long-term vibration exercise programs on different physiological parameters and define safe exercise protocols based upon individual responses to vibration stimuli. Ultimately, the effects of vibration exercise on musculoskeletal interactions need to be analyzed, to verify the effectiveness of this form of exercise on bone remodelling, including the potential effects on osteoporosis.
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