Posts Tagged ‘Chiropractor

More and more doctors are creating specialized protocols incorporating various combinations of whole body vibration, traction, and rehab exercises for the treatment of Scoliosis.  The primary goal of treatment should be to increase motion first in the fixated areas, then stabilize the hyper-mobile areas.   It is also very important to improve strength and power in [...]

Over a hundred years ago, Chiropractic doctors were the originators of wellness and healthy living. Practicing included and still does contain so much more than just giving adjustments. It includes helping patients to engage in healthy alternatives and making their participation in a wellness life style an easier choice.
It is common knowledge that the benefits [...]

As WBV continues to evolve, more interesting uses and positive benefits are regularly being discovered.
Effects of WBV on the central nervous system have become a very hot topic recently.
Research studies have already shown positive results in patients with incomplete spinal cord injuries.  These subjects showed improvement in walking speed, cadence, step length and consistency of [...]

Most doctors understand the philosophy and benefits of WBV.  However, one of the most common questions still is, what could I use it for?
Here are the top 5 uses for Whole Body Vibration in a practice:

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your spinal cord to your buttock and hip area and down the back of each leg.  This nerve controls many of the muscles in your lower legs and provides feeling to your thighs, legs and feet.  The term “sciatica” refers to pain [...]

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 [...]

Vibration platforms are a new type of fitness equipment being promoted for many effortless benefits, encompassing muscle strengthening to cosmetic effects, in a short amount of time. Beyond its trendy aspects, positive effects have been observed on strength, body balance and bone mineral density.  
There are many different types of settings that you can find

When the central nervous system is injured for whatever reason, this may lead to a variety of different impairments on our body’s functionial ability such as walking function. Vibration has been shown to improve our ability to walk correctly and free of problems. Therefore, a study was conducted by the Universtiy of Miami’s “Miami Project [...]

Minimize sugar, caffeine, preservatives & food additives – All of these decrease the effectiveness of your immune system. Did you know that 1 teaspoon of sugar can shut your immune system down for 8 hours?! It is especially important to cut these out when symptoms are beginning to surface.
Take high quality supplements – Take the [...]

Pauline Nordin of FighterDiet.com posted an interview she had with Venice Chiropractor Dr. Carmine Gangemi. A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a certified Personal Trainer, and has a BS in Exercise Science/Adult Fitness, Dr. Carmine understands the benefit Whole Body Vibration offers for stretching and flexibility. Read on to gain some valuable knowledge about great [...]


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