Ever felt your phone vibrate, only to check it and find no reason why? You’re not alone. Here’s why it happens. With smartphones becoming such a central part of our lives, they’ve brought us some ...

A randomized controlled trial explored two patient groups over 5 weeks: one receiving combined shock wave and local vibration, the other receiving shock wave alone. Positive outcomes were noted for ...

My friend Jack suffers from the most terrible migraines. But he has an unusual solution. When his migraine starts, he lays down and gently straps a vibrator to the top of his forehead. He swears that ...

Proponents of vibration plates claim they may help people burn more fat and build more muscle. However, there is limited research comparing the benefits of exercising on a vibration plate with those ...

Researchers have found vibration can help reduce certain types of pain by more than 40 percent, a prospect that could bring pill-free pain relief to chronic sufferers, according to a University of ...

Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn State University and has taught in higher education for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include Exercise ...