Whole Body Vibration can help make the entire traction process more physically tolerable and enhance patient’s remodeling during postural/structural corrective traction. This happens as a result of WBV’s ability to relax musculoligamentous structures and enhance flexibility.
This can allow the patient to perform traction with higher loads for longer periods of time. The physical effects of prolonged vibration may be » Read more: Using Whole Body Vibration with Traction
A stroke can critically impair motor function, including manipulative abilities in the upper extremities and balance and gait in the lower extremities. There is a well-established relationship between the reduction in voluntary strength in the affected muscles of the lower extremities and the ability to execute activities of daily living. Plus, decrease in voluntary strength of the knee extensors in the affected limb is closely linked to reductions in walking speed, impaired stability and increased postural sway.
There is growing support for the use of resistance training in stroke rehabilitation, but there are several factors that still limit the use in a rehabilitation program. After a stroke many patients have » Read more: Whole Body Vibration shown to benefit Stroke Recovery
Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that causes the cushion layer between your bones (aka: cartilage) to wear away. It is also called degenerative joint disease. It is not known what causes joint cartilage to wear away. But it is known that osteoarthritis is more common as you get older or if you are very overweight. Sometimes a serious knee injury can bring on arthritis after a few years. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in your body, and it is the most common type of arthritis.
A doctor may recommend therapies to help relieve your pain. For example:
For physical therapy and strengthening exercises of the knee Whole Body Vibration is a great option. A study was completed to assess the effects of WBV exercise on » Read more: Effects of Whole Body Vibration in females with Osteoarthritis of the knee
Whole Body Vibration has become very popular for strength and conditioning benefits. Many research studies have reported improvements in strength and power after Whole Body Vibration interventions in untrained individuals with little development of the muscles, suggesting » Read more: Whole Body Vibration Shown to Increase Jump Height
Physical therapy clinicians strive to choose the most effective, economical and beneficial treatment regimens for their patients. Whole Body Vibration therapy may be the answer to these needs.
Whole Body Vibration exercises primarily rely on the involuntary stretch reflex of mechanoreceptors creating greater communication between the brain and contracting muscles. This concept is important during neuromuscular re-education because the increase in involuntary muscle response creates a jump-start effect on the muscle spindles. The response is called a tonic vibration reflex. The reflex amplifies the neuromuscular efficiency by stimulating 100 percent of muscle spindles at the same frequency of the vibration.
Current research on WBV reveals » Read more: Positive Effects of Whole Body Vibration for Rehabilitation
An injury to your body can be very difficult to overcome. By adding Whole Body Vibration to your rehabilitation you can make the most of your physical therapy and rehab program to allow you to get back to life without pain and with full ability faster.
Whole Body Vibration increases circulation very quickly. The increased blood flow to an injury helps it to heal much quicker. Whole Body Vibration can be used » Read more: Healing Faster with Whole Body Vibration
Studies have shown that Whole Body Vibration increases lower body strength. But what are the best frequency, displacement, and duration to use to accomplish the best acute response? A study was completed to determine a protocol to obtain the greatest improvement in power from the use of Whole Body Vibration.
For this study, 40 men and women participated. They used 8 different combinations of 30, 35, 40 and 50 HZ with 2mm and 5 mm displacements over a period of 3 days. For all protocols subjects underwent » Read more: Maximizing Lower Body Power with Whole Body Vibration
Whole Body Vibration is an active form of exercise that has already demonstrated its enormous potential to improve bone density, balance responses, arterial circulation, and muscle strength. These benefits have been described in many studies that have been conducted throughout the world. We have seen new and exciting potential for Whole Body Vibration technology » Read more: Whole Body Vibration- Future Applications
Chronic lower back pain is a major healthcare problem that affects millions. It is believed that chronic lower back pain emerges from acute pain of the muscles and connective tissues which persists and becomes chronic. Besides pain, people with chronic lower back pain have reduced flexibility, reduced flexion-relaxation and static balance.
Whole Body Vibration can be used in the acute phase of treatment to increase circulation, blood flow and oxygen intake. This can help speed up the healing process. WBV assists by » Read more: Treating Chronic Lower Back Pain with Whole Body Vibration
Heel pain affects nearly 2 million Americans each year and can be responsible for mild discomfort or even debilitating pain. The most common form of heel pain is Plantar Fasciitis. This condition occurs when the long fibrous plantar fascia ligament along the bottom of the foot develops tears in the tissue resulting in pain and inflammation. The pain of plantar fasciitis is usually located close to where the fascia attaches to the calcaneus, also known as the heel bone.
The plantar fascia ligament is like a rubber band and loosens and contracts with movement. It also absorbs significant weight and pressure. Because of this function, plantar fasciitis can easily occur from » Read more: Relief for Plantar Fasciitis with Whole Body Vibration
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