80 2024 TSMA muscle atrophy but is also an effective exercise method for preventing osteoporosis and enhancing joint function. The diagram below illustrates two common whole body vibration patterns: on the left is a seesaw motion with lateral swaying and on the right is a vertical up-and-down vibration. Seesaw motion produces unilateral lower limb lateral swaying loads, exerting greater pressure on the hip, knee, and ankle joints. It also poses significant challenges to the body’s balance, making it susceptible to worsening lower limb joint injuries and fall-related injuries in elderly individuals. On the right is the vertical whole body vibration, where both lower limbs evenly bear the vertical upand-down vibration. This pattern does not increase torsional loads on individual joints. By adjusting the frequency, amplitude, and vibration duration, the vibration’s intensity and training volume can be precisely controlled, allowing the participants to choose the vibration impact and load they can tolerate. Numerous studies have confirmed that vertical vibration are effective for strength training and weight loaded training, enhancing functional fitness, muscle strength, bone density, joint cartilage, and balance capabilities.
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