Learn the Science:
Dizziness and whole body vibration
Health Condition
Dizziness affects a wide variety of people, can be short-term or permanent, and is often caused by balance issues. About 30% of people over the age of 65 lose their balance and suffer a fall each year. Gaining greater balance is the first step to determine the source of your dizziness and possibly eliminate it.
Whole Body Vibration and Dizziness
Dizziness is often associated with poor balance. Whole body vibration has been found to improve balance. (Sitjà-Rabert et al., 2012) Whole body vibration delivers mechanical loading to the skeleton, which increases bone mass and enhances muscle and skeletal control. As a result, balance, gait, and posture improve.
“I have no more Vertigo”
Those who suffer from dizziness and imbalance often don’t have the muscle strength and coordination to prevent them from falling. Whole Body Vibration can improve balance and increase muscular strength and power. (Salmon et al., 2012) Whole body vibration can strengthen core and leg muscles is a simple and effective form of exercise to improve balance and decrease dizziness.
LifetimeVibe Exercises
LifetimeVibe’s patented design is especially helpful for people with dizziness because it isolates the vibration in the base–reducing harsh and violent movement. Unlike competitor machines, LifetimeVibe also accelerates gradually to the chosen speed, making the experience much more comfortable for those with poor balance.
Suggested Positions
Stand on LifetimeVibe with your feet about 12 inches apart. Move your feet farther apart as tolerated. Read through the booklet to determine exercise and massage positions on the reverse side of the flip chart suitable for your condition. (See page 22 in LifetimeVibe program booklet).
Speeds and Programs
Begin with Pre-set programs 1, 2, and 3. Increase the intensity, duration and number of exercises, as tolerated. When your body is ready, experiment with the rest of the Pre-set programs and exercises.
References
- Sitjà-Rabert, M.; Rigau, D.; Fort Vanmeerghaeghe, A.; Romero-Rodríguez, D.; Bonastre Subirana, M.; Bonfill, X. Efficacy of whole body vibration exercise in older people: a systematic review. Disability and rehabilitation 2012, 34, 883-893.
2. Salmon, J. R.; Roper, J. A.; Tillman, M. D. Does Acute Whole-Body Vibration Training Improve the Physical Performance of People with Knee Osteoarthritis? Journal of strength and conditioning research 2012, 26, 2983-2989.