Comments on: How to Read a Research Article: Part I http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i/ An evidence-based forum about whole body vibration and the true health, wellness and fitness benefits of this technology. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:04:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: John Weatherly http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i/#comment-1011 John Weatherly Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:34:58 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i#comment-1011 Just a note on Scott H. and my questions on the performance section of the forum on the vibration training thread at www.coreperformance.com. My last post was a recap of questions for Scott to answer. So far, no answers. And Scott said in one of his posts "any questions." I then posted the questions starting with the amplitude question. I have sent messages to the site administrator at coreperformance.com the last two days asking when Scott was going to get around to answering these questions. So far I have not had any response at all from the site administrator. Really makes me wonder????? Just a note on Scott H. and my questions on the performance section of the forum on the vibration training thread at http://www.coreperformance.com. My last post was a recap of questions for Scott to answer. So far, no answers. And Scott said in one of his posts “any questions.” I then posted the questions starting with the amplitude question. I have sent messages to the site administrator at coreperformance.com the last two days asking when Scott was going to get around to answering these questions. So far I have not had any response at all from the site administrator. Really makes me wonder?????

]]> By: John Weatherly http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i/#comment-1000 John Weatherly Sat, 11 Aug 2007 20:21:06 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i#comment-1000 The "pay as you go" makes a lot of sense to me too. The “pay as you go” makes a lot of sense to me too.

]]> By: John Weatherly http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i/#comment-990 John Weatherly Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:13:51 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i#comment-990 David, Yes, athletic training is not the same as strength and conditioning but where does this leave us with vibration and vibration research in the athletic "setting" which was the point of my question? And yes, I do have an English translation of Dr. Mikheev's work for one of his PhDs - he has two Phds - this is his most recent. David,

Yes, athletic training is not the same as strength and conditioning but where does this leave us with vibration and vibration research in the athletic “setting” which was the point of my question? And yes, I do have an English translation of Dr. Mikheev’s work for one of his PhDs – he has two Phds – this is his most recent.

]]> By: David M. Bazett-Jones http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i/#comment-988 David M. Bazett-Jones Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:14:20 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i#comment-988 Note: Athletic training is not the same as personal training or strength training athletes. Definition of an Athletic Trainer who performs athletic training (called Athletic Therapy is some countries): Allied health care professional who specializes in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. And all research is valid, if I could read Russian, I would be all over those articles. Anyone have English translations? Note: Athletic training is not the same as personal training or strength training athletes.

Definition of an Athletic Trainer who performs athletic training (called Athletic Therapy is some countries): Allied health care professional who specializes in the prevention, assessment, treatment and
rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses.

And all research is valid, if I could read Russian, I would be all over those articles. Anyone have English translations?

]]> By: David M. Bazett-Jones http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i/#comment-989 David M. Bazett-Jones Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:14:44 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i#comment-989 Many times research only backs up (follows) that which is known in the field. Research does move slowly but it is necessary. Thinking that as long as people "work" to prove their ideas is short sighted. Here is how I see it: Researchers and practitioners need to work together to find out what works best. It must be an equal relationship and neither group is more important than the other. If we want WBV to be able to help many people, then we need research. The reason is that many people cannot afford to be healthy (e.g. go to a WBV studio at 10 bucks a pop, eat good foods) because it is expensive. If research shows that WBV works as an intervention for obesity, osteoporosis, or other diseases, then insurance (government or private) will pay for it. Until then, those people will have to pay out of pocket. Is that helping all or just those who can afford it? As I have said before, WBV is not the panacea for every ailment in the world marketers must be careful how they present it. Otherwise, we are going to have more people like Sal talking about the Soloflex as if it is the standard WBV machine (which is obvious to us but not the general public). My research is not going to be everything that WBV needs. We must team up and work together, even those companies in competition because if WBV is not supported, all companies are going to lose, not to mention the countless individual that it could help. Many times research only backs up (follows) that which is known in the field. Research does move slowly but it is necessary. Thinking that as long as people “work” to prove their ideas is short sighted. Here is how I see it: Researchers and practitioners need to work together to find out what works best. It must be an equal relationship and neither group is more important than the other. If we want WBV to be able to help many people, then we need research. The reason is that many people cannot afford to be healthy (e.g. go to a WBV studio at 10 bucks a pop, eat good foods) because it is expensive. If research shows that WBV works as an intervention for obesity, osteoporosis, or other diseases, then insurance (government or private) will pay for it. Until then, those people will have to pay out of pocket. Is that helping all or just those who can afford it? As I have said before, WBV is not the panacea for every ailment in the world marketers must be careful how they present it. Otherwise, we are going to have more people like Sal talking about the Soloflex as if it is the standard WBV machine (which is obvious to us but not the general public). My research is not going to be everything that WBV needs. We must team up and work together, even those companies in competition because if WBV is not supported, all companies are going to lose, not to mention the countless individual that it could help.

]]> By: John Weatherly http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i/#comment-987 John Weatherly Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:04:13 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i#comment-987 Research in strength and conditioning in general has "helped" some but actually "followed" what was known in the trenches anecdotally. It's helped sort out what from the trenches is true and what isn't. Science moves too slow and there's very little grant money or interaction at univeristies in the US at least as far as athletic training etc. So, how do we remedy this with vibration and vibration research David? Are you going to tell me that the work of Dr. Alex Mikheev of the former USSR (lives in Belarus)on vibration (done on athletes) doesn't mean anything because it wasn't published in an English-speaking peer-reviewed research journal? Heck, the Soviets - as I've mentioned already on another post - were looking at vibration as far back as the 70's. Where were/are you guys????? Research in strength and conditioning in general has “helped” some but actually “followed” what was known in the trenches anecdotally. It’s helped sort out what from the trenches is true and what isn’t. Science moves too slow and there’s very little grant money or interaction at univeristies in the US at least as far as athletic training etc. So, how do we remedy this with vibration and vibration research David? Are you going to tell me that the work of Dr. Alex Mikheev of the former USSR (lives in Belarus)on vibration (done on athletes) doesn’t mean anything because it wasn’t published in an English-speaking peer-reviewed research journal? Heck, the Soviets – as I’ve mentioned already on another post – were looking at vibration as far back as the 70′s. Where were/are you guys?????

]]> By: John Weatherly http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i/#comment-985 John Weatherly Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:18:47 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i#comment-985 David, I already mentioned I think the article is excellent. I noticed a small error. I believe, under the Testimonials section, you use the word "weariness" instead of "wariness." As you know, wariness means to be "on-guard" while "weariness" means tired etc. Great job with the article though! David,

I already mentioned I think the article is excellent. I noticed a small error. I believe, under the Testimonials section, you use the word “weariness” instead of “wariness.” As you know, wariness means to be “on-guard” while “weariness” means tired etc. Great job with the article though!

]]> By: John Weatherly http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i/#comment-980 John Weatherly Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:22:58 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i#comment-980 David, I thought your article was excellent but then I'm trained in science and "enjoy" reading and synthesizing research. I think this is a "great idea" -you doing a monthly research digest etc. David,

I thought your article was excellent but then I’m trained in science and “enjoy” reading and synthesizing research. I think this is a “great idea” -you doing a monthly research digest etc.

]]> By: David M. Bazett-Jones http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i/#comment-972 David M. Bazett-Jones Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:09:41 +0000 http://www.vibrationtraining.net/2007/07/how-to-read-a-research-article-part-i#comment-972 Please provide feedback to my article. I know it isn't as controversial as it is educational but all feedback, positive and/or constructive, is welcome. Also, let me know if there are any other research topics you would like to see written about. If you do not want to post, send ideas to bazetthound@juno.com. Beginning this month, I will be providing a monthly research digest to summarize the research that has come out in the 1-2 months. I hope to provide 4-5 summaries, and if it is a slow month, I will pull up some older studies and do them as well. Please provide feedback to my article. I know it isn’t as controversial as it is educational but all feedback, positive and/or constructive, is welcome.

Also, let me know if there are any other research topics you would like to see written about. If you do not want to post, send ideas to bazetthound@juno.com.

Beginning this month, I will be providing a monthly research digest to summarize the research that has come out in the 1-2 months. I hope to provide 4-5 summaries, and if it is a slow month, I will pull up some older studies and do them as well.

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