Research Shows: Vibration Training Has Numerous Health Benefits

Whole body vibration training (WBV), is something most people haven’t heard of. WBV is a form of physical training, that allows you to exercise while on a vibration platform.  Recent research shows that the benefits of WBV are numerous for all ages (*very important benefit to seniors):

1. *Improve cardiorespiratory fitness. 1,6
2. *Improve muscle strength. 1,2,5
3. *Increase muscle mass. 2
4. *May help reduce falls. 3
5. *May help reduce fractures. 3
6. *Is more effective than walking to improve hip bone mineral density (BMD). 4
7. *Is more effective than walking to improve balance. 4
8. Increase metabolic response (higher rate of energy/calorie burning). 7
9. Increases muscular power. 8
10. Increases muscle activity. 8
11. Potential to improve nerve function in peripheral neuropathy.9, 10

In our clinic we use whole body vibration to speed the healing of our patients, and to reduce some of the risks associated with seniors becoming frail.

We are proud to offer cutting edge technology to the Greater Hickory and Western North Carolina area.

If you are suffering with pain, our treatment may be able to help you.  Dr. Shook is available for complimentary phone consultations to see if you could benefit from our care.  If you would like to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions, just give us a call at (828) 324-0800, or email Dr. Shook at drshook@alliancechiropracticcenter.com.

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1. Bogaerts AC, Delecluse C, Claessens AL, Troosters T, Boonen S, Verschueren SM. Effects of whole body vibration training on cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength in older individuals (a 1-year randomised controlled trial). Age Ageing. 2009 Jul;38(4):448-54.
2. Bogaerts A, Delecluse C, Claessens AL, Coudyzer W, Boonen S, Verschueren SM.  Impact of whole-body vibration training versus fitness training on muscle strength and muscle mass in older men: a 1-year randomized controlled trial. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2007 Jun;62(6):630-5
3. Verschueren SM, Roelants M, Delecluse C, Swinnen S, Vanderschueren D, Boonen S.  Effect of 6-month whole body vibration training on hip density, muscle strength, and postural control in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled pilot study. J Bone Miner Res. 2004 Mar;19(3):352-9. Epub 2003 Dec 22.
4. Gusi N, Raimundo A, Leal A.  Low-frequency vibratory exercise reduces the risk of bone fracture more than walking: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2006 Nov 30;[7:92].
5. Delecluse C, Roelants M, Verschueren S. Strength increase after whole-body vibration compared with resistance training. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 Jun;35(6):1033-41.
6. Cochrane DJ, Sartor F, Winwood K, Stannard SR, Narici MV, Rittweger J. A comparison of the physiologic effects of acute whole-body vibration exercise in young and older people. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2008 May;89(5):815-21.
7. Maikala RV, King S, Bhambhani YN.  Acute physiological responses in healthy men during whole-body vibration.Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2006 Feb;79(2):103-14.
8. Rittweger J, Ehrig J, Just K, Mutschelknauss M, Kirsch KA, Felsenberg D.  Oxygen uptake in whole-body vibration exercise: influence of vibration frequency, amplitude, and external load.  Int J Sports Med. 2002 Aug;23(6):428-32.
9. Cloutier R, Horr S, Niemi JB, D’Andrea S, Lima C, Harry JD, Veves A. Prolonged mechanical noise restores tactile sense in diabetic neuropathic patients. Int J Low Extrem Wounds. 2009 Mar;8(1):6-10.
10. Khaodhiar L, Niemi JB, Earnest R, Lima C, Harry JD, Veves A. Enhancing sensation in diabetic neuropathic foot with mechanical noise. Diabetes Care. 2003 Dec;26(12):3280-3.

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