cord injury patient; I’ve also seen a 300- pound linebacker doing full squats with an additional 200-pound barbell. In or- der to ensure safety for the user, ability to handle heavier loads is mandatory. 3) Large platform size A larger platform size allows for a greater variety of uses. Not only can you use vi- bration exercise therapy for strengthen- ing, you can also use it for flexibility, mo- bilization, and massage. Large platform sizes allow a clinician to integrate vari- ous forms of functional training for the athlete, in addition to balance and gait training for an elderly patient. 4) Vertical vibrations Regardless of the type of platform, maxi- mizing the amount of vertical displace- ment and minimizing lateral movements is crucial. One of the main reasons for this is safety. Some state that three-di- mensional vibrations allow for increased proprioceptive and balance training. However, one needs to look at this in a different light. Wobble boards and gym balls are referenced as effective unstable surfaces that increase proprioception and stability. However, vibration plat- forms can provide up to six Gs of force. Any translation of this force will lead to shearing forces on the joints. Platform manufacturers that work towards mini- mizing lateral movements understand the importance of applying this technol- ogy to the patient population. 5) Support and training Most platform manufacturers can pro- vide exercise pictures, and even a train- ing manual. However, this is generic for anyone that purchases a vibration platform. Seek out companies that have experience in the medical rehabilitation fi eld and can produce protocols when requested. There should also be potential to get further training in addition to ongoing support.• References: 1. Issurin VB, Kuksa SV, Temnov PN. Effect of different vibratory stimulation regimens in exercises for maximal strength and strength endurance. In: Dolnik JA, Issurin V, Morzevikov NV, editors. Modern state of athletes’ preparation in paddling and row- ing. Leningrad: LNI-IFK; 1988. Pp. 154-8. 2. Bosk C, Cardinale M, Colli R, Tihanyi J, von Duvillard SP, Viru A. The influence of whole body vibration on jumping ability. Biol Sport 1998; 15: 157-64. 3. Mester J, Spitzenfeil P, Schwarzer J, Seifriz F. Biological reaction to vibration-implica- tions for sport. J Sci Med Sport 1999; 2: 211-26. 4. Liebermann DG, Issurin VB. Effort percep- tion during isotonic muscle contraction with superimposed mechanical vibratory stimulation. J Hum Mov Studies 1997; 32: 171-86 5. Eklund G, Hagbarth KE. Normal vari- ability of tonic vibration refl ex. Exp Neurol 1966; 16:80-92. 6. Hazell TJ, Jakobi, JM, Kenno KA. The effects of whole-body vibration on upper- and lower-body EMG during static and dynamic contractions. Appl. Physiol. Nutr. Metab. 2007; 32: 1156-1163. 7. Delecluse C, Machteld R, Verschueren S. Strength Increase after Whole-Body Vibra- tion compared with Resistance Training. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2003; 1033 – 1041. 8. Schuhfried O, Mittermaier TJ, Pieber K, Tatjana PS. Effects of whole-body vibration in patients with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study. Clinical Rehabilitation 2005; 19: 834-842. 9. Verschueren S, Roelants M, Delecluse C, Swinnen S, Vanderschueren D, Boonen S. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2004; 19: 352- 359. 10. Melchiorri G, Andreoli A, Padua E, Sorge R & De Lorenzo. The use of vibration exercise in spinal cord injury patients who regularly practice sports. Functional Neu- rology 2008; 22: 151 154. 11. Ebersback G, Edler D, KAufhold O, Wissel J. Whole body vibration versus con- ventional physiotherapy to improve balance and gait in Parkinson’s disease. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2008; 89: 399-403. 12. Van Nes IJ, Latour H, Schils F, Meijer R, van Kujik A, Geurts AC. Long-term effects of 6 week whole body vibration on balance recovery and activities of daily living in the postacute phase of stroke: a randomized, controlled trial. Stroke 2006; 37: 2331- 2335. DR. CÔTÉ BECOMES ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT U OF T Dr. Pierre Côté, DC, PhD, has been named associate pro- fessor with the Department of Public Health Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Dr. Côté’s appointment became effective on July 1, 2008, and represents a remarkable achievement for a chiropractic researcher. His promotion to associate pro- fessor is refl ective of the contribution he has made to the fi eld of epidemiology. The focus of Dr. Côté’s research has been the epidemiology of disability related to mus- culoskeletal pain and depression, including the impact of health-care delivery on the recovery of soft-tissue in- juries. Dr. Côté is also a member of the Scientific Secretariat of the 2000-2010 Bone and Joint Decade Task Force on Neck Pain and its Associated Disorders. CCRF/CIHR CHIROPRACTIC RESEARCH CHAIR TO DR. JASON BUSSE Dr. Jason Busse has been awarded the prestigious CCRF/ CIHR Chiropractic Research Chair. This is a five-year award representing a partnership between the Canadi- an Chiropractic Research Foundation and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Dr. Busse is currently involved in the Health Research Methodology Program in McMaster University’s Depart- ment of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. In 2007, Dr. Busse was co-author of four book chapters and had 16 papers either submitted or accepted for publication. He is currently involved in three research projects as co- investigator. He is also principal investigator for: “Exploring Predictors for Prolonged Recovery Following Acceptance for Disability Benefi ts: A Systematic Review.” 20 • CANADIAN CHIROPRACTOR | SEPTEMBER 2008 www.canadianchiropractor.ca news
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