Posts Tagged ‘rehabilitation

The PowerVibe Motion 1 is an example of a quality, pivotal (or oscillating) whole body vibration product. There are 2 main types of WBV – vertical (also called vertical tri-planar or lineal), and pivotal (also called oscillating or teeter-totter). While both offer a number of the same general benefits, such as increased circulation and muscle [...]

Fjeldstad C, Palmer IJ, Bemben MG, Bemben DA. Whole-body vibration augments resistance training effects on body composition in postmenopausal women. Maturitas, April 20, 2009 (Epub ahead of print).
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BACKGROUND: Age-related changes in body composition are well-documented with a decrease in lean body mass and a redistribution of body fat generally observed. Resistance training alone has been [...]

As with all training programs, trainers must consider the frequency, duration, volume and selection of the exercises, to name but a few training/loading parameters. Remember, Force = Mass x Acceleration. Commonly, most resistance exercises use mass as the primary means of force production; WBV uses force and acceleration.
The use of WBV as a warm-up could [...]

Varicose veins are caused by leakage in valves in the blood vessels. Due to gravity, blood would normally flow back into the lower extremities. The only way the body is able to pump the blood that is low on oxygen back to the heart is using these valves, preventing the blood from flowing down. 
A Whole [...]

Fibromyalgia is a very harsh disease to suffer from. Pain racks the bones and muscles. The ailment’s cause is not even completely understood. Even worse, relief can feel out of reach at times. This is why so many sufferers try anything to relieve themselves from this unrelenting pain. New techniques are tried and tested on [...]

When you’re on your feet all day or just sitting at a desk, back pain can be debilitating and affects millions!  PowerVibe WBV equipment immediately activates those “key” stabilizing muscles at the body’s core- when weak; they’re the trigger for back problems.  Strong core muscles mean we develop a better posture to promote spinal health and [...]

Whole Body Vibration can be used to increase range of motion through stimulation of the Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO). The GTO monitors tension in the muscular system. Trainers manipulate the GTO during static stretching by creating increased tension that the GTO picks up then signals the muscle to relax. The GTO also creates relaxation in [...]

Vibration exercise lends itself to wellness and rehabilitation programs.  Integrating vibration therapy into the rehabilitation phase of care is an efficient and effective way to accelerate recovery. Various research suggests positive benefits for fibromyalgia, chronic back pain, Multiple Sclerosis, osteoporosis and post-surgical rehabilitation.  Vibration exercise provides the ability to address the needs of diverse groups, [...]

Our current lifestyles may be contributing to certain illnesses and disorders and using WBV on a regular basis may reduce the damage we experience.  Our sedentary lifestyles diminish the effectiveness of our immune systems and our busy schedules reduce the ability for us to have fit and functional bodies and minds. 
The benefits of lymphatic drainage [...]

What is the difference between whole body vibration training and whole body vibration therapy? 
It’s important to know what you would like to accomplish by using a whole body vibration machine.  You must understand that the “one size fits all” approach does not work well when it comes to WBV technology.
WBV Training – This is the [...]


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