A torn ACL is a common injury among athletes.  A study was done to compare the effect of a whole body vibration training (WBVT) program with a conventional training (CT) program on knee proprioception and postural stability after ACL reconstruction.

For this study, twenty athletes with unilateral ACL reconstruction were randomly assigned to the WBVT or CT group; all participants received 12 sessions of WBVT or conventional training. Absolute error in joint repositioning for two target angles (30° and 60°) was measured, and bilateral dynamic postural stability was measured pre-intervention and post-intervention.  

As a result the improvement in postural stability in the WBVT group was significantly greater than that in the CT group (p≤0.05). 

This study shows that Whole body vibration training improved proprioception and balance in athletes with reconstructed ACL.  These results show that Whole Body vibration can be used as a positive form of rehabilitation.