When speaking of an osteoporosis condition, one must take into consideration what’s called the bone mass density (BMD), a variable in our bodies which can be greatly enhanced by Whole Body Vibration. This has been repeatedly suggested by studies on vibration therapy over the years. In one study, for example, the American Journal of Bone and Mineral Research split up 70 post-menopausal women to perform two different types of exercising: one using conventional resistance training, the other one using WBV. The group undergoing vibration therapy over the 24-week period recorded a 1.5% increase in bone density at the hip while conventional exercising did no noticeable change for the other group.

In a different study remarkable results were recorded with respect to fall prevention. Essentially comparing WBV versus functional training – most probably referring to exercises done in standing positions – the latter places greater stress on bones than isolation exercises (i.e. sitting or lying). While both groups in this study were able to improve bone density at the spine and maintaining the same bone mass at the hip, WBV was able to significantly reduce the number of falls in one of the groups. Bone loss can likely occur in both the spine and  hip, potentially leading to fractures. As the funtional resistance training group saw no improvement in fall prevention bone loss might have been a factor contributing to an increased risk of muscle weakening. This, in turn, can spur a loss of mobility, making it hard to prevent falls in the first place.

In another study with post-menopausal women aged 58-74, WBV was shown to enhance leg strength as well as the women’s speed of movement. As muscle strength naturally decreases with age, this is a remarkable feat and a very crucial success in keeping fit as an elderly. To be able to restore strength in muscle and gain mobility with vibration training goes a far way in establishing the legitimacy of WBV for improving many bone mass density conditions, most prominently osteoporosis.

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