Whole body vibration (WBV) is an emerging and exciting trend in exercise equipment. First introduced to Russian cosmonauts to prevent bone density loss during long space exploration missions, WBV represents a substantial breakthrough in physical conditioning and training.
Vibrations stimulate the body’s circulatory, lymphatic, skeletal, and muscular systems. Vibrations cause muscles to contract and relax as well as spurring bones into producing more osteoblasts.
Increased Circulation
Vibration therapy machines enlarge small capillaries in your body, increasing circulation to bring healing oxygen more rapidly to injured tissues and speed recovery from injury and increase strength gains more quickly. Professional athletes frequently utilize vibration to speed up recovery from injury and increase strength gains more rapidly. Rhymic contractions of body muscles during vibration therapy stimulate hormone production that accelerates tissue repair and regeneration; increased circulation ensures their delivery directly to damaged areas and accelerates muscle healing and joint/bone strength gains more quickly.
Bone density can also be increased through vibration therapy. A study done with postmenopausal women demonstrated this. When they stood on a vibration plate for just 15 minutes each day, their hip bones became denser as per Wolff’s Law; physical stresses placed upon bone are translated into favorable stresses which in turn increase density and strength of bones. Vibration therapy provides these favorable stresses which contribute to greater bone strength.
Whole-body vibration has been shown to increase muscle strength, lower circulating inflammatory markers in older individuals, improve balance and coordination, as well as improving overall health in those who regularly utilize vibration therapy. Furthermore, studies indicate that vibration therapy may significantly decrease risk of falls with related fractures, dislocations, or broken bones.
Vibration was first used therapeutically in the 1860s by French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot. He noticed that riding trains or horses reduced tremors in Parkinson’s patients. Later, during the 1970s, Russian space program adopted this technology for use during long spaceflight missions by creating devices which provided astronauts with vibrating platforms while on long voyages into outer space.
Wave vibration technology can enhance strength training and cardio exercise routines to increase intensity and benefits, with beginner use starting with several minutes daily, slowly working up to 15-minute sessions. Note that vibration machines may cause discomfort for some users when combined with exercises requiring balance such as lunges and squats; many manufacturers offer low frequency/amplitude settings which create only mild vibration sensation on feet/knees while users perform their exercises.
Stimulates Hormone Production
Wave vibration therapy has numerous beneficial effects on the body, including stimulating hormone production. Studies have demonstrated its ability to increase growth hormone release and circulation for bone health purposes and increase testosterone production associated with muscle growth and strength; one such study also saw participants who underwent short vibration training experience an increase in plasma testosterone levels and decreases in cortisol stress hormone.
Vibration causes small muscles and tendons to contract, aiding balance and coordination while improving skin appearance by increasing circulation and flushing out toxins from the system. Furthermore, vibration may even help alleviate chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms by increasing energy and improving sleep patterns; athletes use vibration therapy for faster injury recovery; muscle contractions help stimulate healing while strengthening and maintaining balance as well.
Wave vibration therapy may also help decrease tremors associated with Parkinson’s disease. Studies have revealed that it may be just as effective in controlling them, and safer than other forms of exercise – perhaps because it stimulates hormone production which strengthens bones and tissue while simultaneously improving blood flow and circulation.
Wave vibration therapy offers numerous additional advantages, including increasing muscle mass and decreasing fat cells. Furthermore, wave vibration therapy has been demonstrated to reduce diabetes risks by decreasing insulin resistance and blood sugar levels while simultaneously supporting healthy bones and joints.
Utilizing a wave vibration machine can be as straightforward as standing on its platform with your feet slightly bent and breathing deeply, but for those wanting more out of their vibration machine, adding exercises such as squats or lunges may provide added balance and core strengthening benefits. This cutting-edge fitness technology is used by physical therapists worldwide to help their patients regain balance and confidence within themselves.
Strengthens Muscles
WAVE vibration therapy has long been utilized as an exercise machine that strengthens muscles and increases balance. Its rapid vibrations engage multiple systems including circulatory, nervous, lymphatic and muscular. They stimulate proprioceptive systems as well as engage muscles many people weren’t even aware they had! Furthermore, unlike traditional strength training exercises which target larger muscle groups directly, vibration machines focus more on smaller stabilizing muscles to produce stronger results with less effort required from users.
Wave vibration therapy not only strengthens muscles but also encourages the production of healthy growth hormones and fatty acid metabolism. Vibrations also encourage blood flow to joints and bones to help prevent bone loss or arthritis pain – these effects have been documented through numerous studies with various populations such as Olympic athletes, astronauts and older adults in nursing homes.
Vibration therapy can be used to strengthen muscles as part of a full-body workout or as an add-on to an existing fitness program. It is an extremely safe technique that has been successfully employed on elderly patients as well as those suffering from cancer or multiple sclerosis who cannot engage in regular physical activity. For optimal use, consultation should always be sought prior to using vibration therapy technology – however if diabetes or heart disease exist as potential risks then this technology may need further scrutiny before use.
As a general guideline, it is wise to gradually increase the length of each session until reaching 15 minutes per session. It may also help to perform your regular cardio or strength training exercises on the platform to intensify your workout intensity and reap maximum benefit from vibration therapy. It should also be noted that its benefits build over time; for optimal results you must use it consistently.
Whole-body vibration therapy is one of the more well-known uses for vibration technology, but you can also employ it locally for treatment purposes. When doing so, it typically involves standing, sitting or lying down and holding a hand-held device over a specific area – for instance your calves or thighs to treat Parkinson’s symptoms such as tremors.
Although many enjoy the convenience and effectiveness of vibration plates, they may not be right for everyone. Vibrations may cause discomfort to some users; therefore it is recommended to speak to your physician prior to beginning any vibration therapy program.
Helps with Joint Pain and Arthritis
Vibration therapy works to stimulate hormone production to hasten body healing. Furthermore, muscle strengthening benefits are gained without placing unnecessary stress on joints. Studies show that people living with arthritis or joint issues experience significant improvements in flexibility and strength after using wave therapy – however it should always be monitored by health professionals for optimal results to occur over time.
Wave vibration therapy is particularly useful for relieving symptoms of arthritis in the knees and other joints, strengthening muscles and increasing flexibility around them to promote active living for those suffering with arthritis. Furthermore, wave vibration can reduce levels of inflammatory substances in circulation which help alleviate pain and swelling by helping strengthen muscles around them and increase flexibility within them.
Vibration therapy can help arthritic patients improve their balance and decrease the risk of falls by increasing stretch reflex, which recruits almost 100% of muscle fibers compared to electrical stimulation which typically only recruits a fraction.
Vibration therapy can also provide relief to those living with fibromyalgia and other chronic pain syndromes. By activating multiple systems within the body, vibration has proven itself useful in relieving fatigue, anxiety and depression symptoms. Furthermore, vibration can even boost immune systems by stimulating white blood cells while simultaneously decreasing inflammation levels.
Acoustic wave therapy may be combined with other forms of therapy, including acupuncture, massage therapy and PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections for added effectiveness in treating joint pain and other disorders. This multimodality approach is often referred to as “multimodality therapy.”
AWT can provide an alternative to surgery for certain knee injuries. The procedure involves emitting high-energy acoustic waves near an injured or painful knee and creating microtrauma with sound waves, stimulating your body’s natural repair mechanisms while increasing oxygen, nutrients, and other growth factors to your injury site while simultaneously blocking pain signals reaching the brain – thus relieving chronic knee pain more quickly.
