Whole Body Vibration Helps Seniors with Balance and Muscle Strength
It’s proven that the normal aging process results in a loss of functional flexibility, balance and muscular strength. This allows for an increase of a fall risk in seniors’, requiring dependence on others. These slips and falls are a common occurrence in the aging population. Approximately 30% of those over 65 years of age falls […]
Chronic Pain and Whole Body Vibration
According to PracticalPainManagement.com, pain is a primary symptom of osteoarthritis (OA), diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), and fibromyalgia. Whole body vibration (WBV) has demonstrated a high adherence rate, which is not often the case for many interventions used to help treat individuals with chronic pain. According to research on practicalpainmanagement.com individuals suffering from chronic pain found relief after practicing whole […]
Improve mood, circulation, flexibility and more
Improve mood, circulation, flexibility and more Whole body vibration can improve mood, circulation, increase flexibility, reduce inflammation and joint pain, but most importantly, have increased energy to live your life to the fullest. Using a whole body vibration machine is simple! Take it out of the box, plug it in and turn it on. The […]
Whole Body Vibration Increases Bone Mass
Whole Body Vibration Increases Bone Mass Research is proving that standing or sitting on a vibrating platform can effectively increase bone mass. This is now seen as an effective way to strengthen the bones of people who are unable to perform high-intensity exercise. Various investigations have been conducted on human subjects. In young women with […]
9 Benefits of Whole Body Vibration
Content Adapted from Healthtide Magazine: 9 benefits of Whole Body Vibration You Must Know by Ben Holm. According to the author Ben Holm, whole body vibration will become more than a passing trend. There is a growing body of research that proves its benefits for busy people trying to economize their workouts, professional athletes […]
Whole body vibration may be as effective as regular exercise
Let’s face it. Some days we are too busy to exercise. If you don’t have time for a long workout, try a shortened workout on a vibration platform. Your body may not even miss those extra 20 or 30 minutes. Studies suggest whole-body vibration may be as effective as regular exercise. If you’re physically […]
9 Benefits of Whole Body Vibration
Content Adapted from Healthtide Magazine: 9 benefits of Whole Body Vibration You Must Know by Ben Holm » Read Full Article Here 1. Improve Muscle Strength This was the primary reason that vibration therapy was implemented for early Russian astronauts, and it turns out that modern science has proven that early theory correct. A study […]
Postmenopausal Women, Bone Density & Whole Body Vibration
Is whole-body vibration beneficial for improvement in bone density? A study in the “National Library of Medicine” found that postmenopausal women improved the bone density in their hips after six months of whole body vibration therapy. The high-frequency mechanical strain stimulates bone strength. In this randomized controlled trial, hip BMD was measured in postmenopausal women […]
Whole body vibration can reduce fall risk and improve posture in seniors.
Is whole-body vibration beneficial for seniors? Researchers have determined that WBV training can reduce fall risk and improve postural control in seniors. Normal aging processes result in losses of functional flexibility and muscular strength, which increase seniors’ fall risk and dependence on others. A relatively new intervention to reduce and/or reverse the adverse effects of […]
Reduce the Negative Impacts of Stress
Reduce the negative impact of stress with Whole Body Vibration Cortisol is the hormone released when the body is in a state of stress, and high levels of the hormone leave you vulnerable to headaches, weight gain, anxiety and depression. Learn more about Cortisol here. We all experience stress and eliminating it is impossible in […]