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Effects of Local Vibrations with Different Frequencies on Plantar Skin Blood Flow Responses

Year: 2026

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Impaired plantar microcirculation contributes to diabetic foot ulceration. Localized vibration has been proposed as a noninvasive method to enhance skin blood flow. However, the frequency-dependent effects of high-frequency vibration remain unclear. This preliminary pilot study compared the acute microvascular responses to 50 Hz and 100 Hz vibration applied for 5 min in the first metatarsal head (M1) in four healthy adults. Post-vibration responses were segmented into ten 30-second intervals for temporal analysis. Although no statistically significant differences were observed (P > 0.05), 50 Hz consistently had higher responses and a slower post-stimulation. These preliminary observations suggest that both frequencies may approach a similar physiological response limit, and 50 Hz may offer a more favorable energy-to-response profile. Larger studies with diabetic populations are needed to confirm these trends.

Source: IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics - Taiwan (ICCE-Taiwan)

DOI: 10.1109/icce-taiwan71481.2026.11652649

Authors: Yu-Hsin Shih, Chien-Cheng Tai, Gilang Titah Ramadhan, Yih-Kuen Jan, Ben-Yi Liau, Fahni Haris, Peter Ardhianto, Bayu Widiantoro, Chi-Wen Lung

Institutions: Asia University, Taipei Medical University, Universitas Tiga Serangkai, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Feng Chia University, Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta, Soegijapranata Catholic University

Language: English

Topic: Effects of Vibration on Health

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7204151579

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