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"vibration applied using a strap-on vibrating device could reduce the perception of effort during cycling." (nouvelles.umontreal.ca)
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[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 6 points 3 months ago

Prolonged passive vibration of Achilles and patellar tendons decreases effort perception during subsequent cycling tasks https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254625000407?via=ihub

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Compared to the sham condition, the cycling exercise post-vibration was associated with increased power output, heart rate, and vastus lateralis EMG.
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Tendon vibration, by attenuating fusimotor-driven afferents, decreases effort perception.
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The precise neural mechanisms by which tendon vibration affects effort perception remain to be investigated.
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Tendon vibration may be an interesting tool to facilitate physical activity engagement in inactive populations.