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| Title | Whole-body vibration slows the acquisition of fat in mature female rats: a response to BA Christiansen |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Maddalozzo, GF, Pavol, M, Philbrick, KA, Widrick, JJ, Iwaniec, UT, Rosen, CJ, Turner, RT |
| Journal | International Journal of Obesity |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 382 - 383 |
| Date Published | 3/2009 |
| Abstract | We thank Dr BA Christiansen for his interest and commentary regarding our article that investigated the long-duration effects of whole-body vibration on body composition in adult rats.1 In his letter, Christiansen expresses concern regarding our methodology and suggests a mechanism to explain the results. Specifically, Christiansen argues that: (1) the accelerations imparted to the rats by vibration were excessive and (2) the observed changes were due to pathological stress. We address each of these topics in turn. |
| DOI | 10.1038/ijo.2008.275 |