The best whole body vibration machine

Incontinence is the lack of control over defecation and urination. Urinary and fecal discharge is controlled by the pelvic floor muscles. These are also called kegel muscles and sphincter muscles. These muscles are the “valves” that control the flow of fluids. Sphincter muscles control fecal discharge and kegel muscles control urine discharge from the bladder.

FULL VIBRATION PLATFORMS AND INCONTINENCE

Vibration plates have been shown to restore continence. (Guedes-Aguiar et al., 2019) Recent studies have shown that the rapid vibrations are effective in strengthening the pelvic floor muscle and reducing the severity of incontinence. (Farzinmehr et al., 2015) Healthy and strong sphincters and kegel muscles provide the pressure needed to control continence and prevent leakage.

CONDITION

HEALTH CONDITION

Neuropathy is a group of diseases that cause dysfunction or damage to one or more nerves. This can cause weakness, pain, tingling, and/or numbness in the extremities. Common forms of neuropathy include Peripheral, Autonomic, and Diabetic neuropathy. Pain can vary from slight numbness, mild tingling, or severe pain. This can cause loss of coordination and balance due to numbness and pain in the legs and feet.

More than 20 million people in the United States have Neuropathy. This includes 60-70% of diabetics (Kernich, 2001). Many treatments seek to subdue the effects temporarily, but often are ineffective in curing the disease. Whole-body vibration is an all-natural treatment that can provide relief for many cases.

WHOLE BODY VIBRATION AND NEUROPATHY

Vibration machines can improve blood flow, and heal and strengthen the body. Hong found that exercising on a vibration plate decreased pain and improved the balance of neuropathy patients with type II Diabetes (Junggi Hong, 2011).

In another study, vibration exercises improved symptoms for people with neuropathy and diabetes.  This improvement came because patients had increased blood flow, providing oxygen and healing (Johnson et al., 2014).

REFERENCES

1. Kernich, C. A. Patient and family fact sheet. Peripheral neuropathy. The Neurologist (Baltimore, Md.) 2001, 7, 315-316.
2. Junggi Hong Whole Body Vibration Therapy for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: A Case Report. Health science journal 2011, 5, 66.
3. Johnson, P. K.; Feland, J. B.; Johnson, A. W.; Mack, G. W.; Mitchell, U. H. Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Skin Blood Flow and Nitric Oxide Production. Journal of diabetes science and technology 2014, 8, 889-894.

HEALTH CONDITION

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass density, as well as rapid bone deterioration and/or brittleness. Osteoporosis increases the risk of bone fractures especially in the hips, ribs, spine and wrists. 

VIBRATION PLATES AND OSTEOPOROSIS

Exercise is essential for someone with Osteoporosis. Weight and resistance training exercises minimize bone fragility. However, it can be difficult to exercise with osteoporosis, and simple movements can sometimes cause fracturing. Careful, calculated exercise can prevent injury and maximize benefits. 

Whole-body vibration therapy is a promising treatment for people with Osteoporosis. Low-impact whole-body vibration delivers mechanical loading to the skeleton. This exercise can increase bone mass and improve balance (Rubin et al., 2001). Animal studies have also shown vibration platforms improve bone growth and especially when used in conjunction with prescribed medications (Stuermer et al., 2014).

Using a vibration plate in conjunction with other medicinal treatments has also helped women with post-menopause osteoporosis. It has been proven to be a safe and effective way for women with osteoporosis to exercise and prevent further bone deterioration (Iwamoto et al., 2012; Swe et al., 2016).

Similarly, whole-body vibration has been used to help astronauts. NASA found astronauts using vibration platforms maintained bone mass while in space. They also recovered more quickly after returning home (Barry, 2001).

REFERENCES

1. Rubin, C. T.; Sommerfeldt, D. W.; Judex, S.; Qin, Y. Inhibition of osteopenia by low magnitude, high-frequency mechanical stimuli. Drug Discovery Today 2001, 6, 848-858.
2. Stuermer, E. K.; Komrakova, M.; Sehmisch, S.; Tezval, M.; Dullin, C.; Schaefer, N.; Hallecker, J.; Stuermer, K. M. Whole body vibration during fracture healing intensifies the effects of estradiol and raloxifene in estrogen-deficient rats. Bone (New York, N.Y.) 2014, 64, 187-194.
3. Iwamoto, J.; Sato, Y.; Takeda, T.; Matsumoto, H. Whole body vibration exercise improves body balance and walking velocity in postmenopausal osteoporotic women treated with alendronate: Galileo and Alendronate Intervention Trail (GAIT). Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions 2012, 12, 136-143.
4. Swe, M.; Benjamin, B.; Tun, A. A.; Sugathan, S. Role of the Whole Body Vibration Machine in the Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis in Old Age: A Systematic Review. The Malaysian journal of medical sciences 2016, 23, 8-16.
5. Barry, P. L. Good Vibrations. A new treatment under study by NASA-funded doctors could reverse bone loss experienced by astronauts in space. https://www.equinehealthcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/nasa_good-vibrations.pdf.