Vibration therapy has proven itself an effective addition to other treatment options for knee arthritis. Vibration therapy works to augment exercise’s effects while alleviating pain and improving circulation within joints.
Studies have demonstrated that whole body vibration therapy improves these symptoms when used alongside exercise.
Increased Muscle Mass
Vibration therapy entails using a device that emits vibrations throughout your entire body when you stand on it, stimulating muscles to work harder, which leads to increased muscle mass. This increased muscle mass can help improve posture while alleviating some of the pain caused by arthritis or other conditions that cause stiff joints.
According to a recent study, whole-body vibration therapy can provide significant relief for knee osteoarthritis. Thirty-two participants diagnosed with moderate degenerative changes were randomly assigned either vibration therapy group or sham control group for 15 sessions of treatment and assessed using Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Laitinen questionnaire, goniometer and Timed Up and Go test to measure pain, range of motion and functional disability; results demonstrated significant increases in VAS scores, KOOS manual muscle strength scores as compared with those not receiving vibration therapy than those not receiving vibration therapy treatments.
Vibration therapy not only relieves your discomfort, but it can also strengthen muscles to protect against further joint damage and decrease arthritis symptoms, making life more active for you.
Knee osteoarthritis affects people of any age, but the risk increases with age. Furthermore, those who have a history of diabetes, gout, an inherited bone disorder or women are at higher risk for this condition than men. Furthermore, sports injuries or chronic illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease may also increase one’s likelihood of knee osteoarthritis developing.
Studies have shown that vibration therapy can significantly alleviate the pain of osteoarthritic knees. A recent meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials published in Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines 2020 examined all publications evaluating vibration plate combined with exercise on pain, stiffness, physical function, lower limb muscle strength and quality of life in participants diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis.
Reduced Inflammation
Inflammation is a natural body response designed to defend against foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses, but an autoimmune disorder causes your own tissues and cells to attack itself, leading to swelling and joint pain. Vibration therapy has been found to effectively reduce inflammation and help you feel better overall.
Vibration therapy is a type of exercise performed using a vibration plate machine, creating powerful muscle-building vibrations throughout your entire body and forcing muscles to contract more frequently, forcing them to grow stronger – helping relieve arthritis pain in legs, hips and knees over time.
Recent research has demonstrated how vibration therapy can stimulate bone regeneration. Vibrations trigger osteoblasts to release their hormone and aid the creation of new bone tissue – this is especially useful for people living with rheumatoid arthritis who may suffer bone loss and decreased mobility as a result.
Study conducted on 32 people living with arthritis of the knee found that vibration therapy could increase bone density and mobility. Participants were divided into two groups; one received 15 sessions of vibration therapy while the other received placebo therapy; however, those receiving vibration therapy experienced significantly less pain while increasing mobility significantly more than their counterparts who received fake therapy sessions.
Researchers have also discovered that whole-body vibration therapy can be highly effective at relieving symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic disease affecting joints that causes painful swelling and stiffness. Vibration plates used during treatment can boost circulation to strengthen ligaments and tendons around joints while potentially blocking out pain signals before they reach the brain.
Vibration therapy offers many advantages for users. It only requires minimal time commitment and can be integrated with other treatments like physical therapy, as an adjunct therapy option. While vibration therapy should not replace regular physical activity, it can serve as an invaluable complement to your workout routine.
Increased Blood Circulation
Vibration therapy for arthritis uses a vibrating machine called a vibration plate to stimulate muscles. The vibrations cause your body to contract and relax, increasing blood flow to affected areas while simultaneously producing vasodilator nitric oxide which opens up arteries for better blood flow. Increased circulation combined with muscle activation may decrease pain and stiffness both locally and across your entire body.
Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of whole-body vibration therapy for relieving symptoms associated with both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. Vibrations increase bone density while strengthening muscles to increase mobility. They also stimulate osteoblast production to create new bone cells; and produce higher muscle contractions similar to regular exercise which over time may build muscular mass and power.
Rheumatoid arthritis typically manifests itself with knee pain, joint swelling, limited range of motion and flexibility issues and an unpleasant grating sensation. Additionally, its symptoms may cause joint linings to thicken leading to cartilage breakdown and ultimately leading to decreased joint space resulting in hard lumps called bony bumps forming over time. People at increased risk for this form of arthritis include those living with diabetes, having an autoimmune disorder or engaging in activities which place repetitive stress on joints such as physical activities that place repetitive strain on joints over time – those living with diabetes, individuals living with an autoimmune disorder as well as those participating in physical activities that put repetitive strain on joints over time.
Exercise regularly to boost circulation; for those unable to due to health reasons or injury, vibration therapy is an excellent alternative. According to studies, vibration therapy has been shown to significantly improve hand and foot circulation as well as reduce neuropathy symptoms like tingling and numbness.
Poor circulation can be extremely uncomfortable for those suffering from arthritis and may lead to various issues, including cold hands and feet, poor blood flow in legs and arms and slow healing wounds. Vibration therapy has proven helpful for improving circulation as well as relieving discomfort in knees due to chronic conditions like gout or fibromyalgia or people who struggle with exercise due to age or injuries.
Increased Flexibility
Millions of people worldwide suffer from arthritis and related joint diseases that cause pain and inflammation that impair mobility and overall quality of life. While pain medications can help, they come with side effects that aren’t suitable for everyone – vibration therapy may provide a natural solution to combat inflammation-related problems.
Vibration plates emit high-frequency mechanical oscillations that travel throughout the entire body, stimulating muscles and joints without stressing out their joints – an ideal option for people suffering from arthritis.
One of the main complications associated with arthritis is reduced bone density and muscle mass, leading to worse symptoms of disease. But regular exercise can be helpful; vibration therapy may even prove effective for knee osteoarthritis patients.
Recent research examined the effects of whole-body vibration therapy on osteoarthritis and found it highly effective. Researchers performed a systematic review and analyzed 14 studies, concluding that when combined with regular exercise vibration therapy can have a beneficial impact on pain levels and knee extensor muscle strength.
Add vibration therapy to your workouts to maximize results and increase benefits. Vibrations stimulate muscles, tendons, ligaments and discs in your spine to contract and relax simultaneously, providing relief from chronic pain while soothing tight muscles and increasing blood flow to injured areas.
When living with chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, finding effective treatments that reduce joint pain and stiffness is crucial. Vibration therapy offers safe and natural relief that may also work alongside other forms of therapy.
