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WBV Clinical Applications

Vibration Therapy is used in the medical field for the treatment and prevention of a variety of illnesses, injuries, and adverse health conditions.

Emphysema: Ordinarily, patients with emphysema find it nearly impossible to undertake any kind of physical exercise. the Evolution's low impact vibration therapy enables patients to achieve most of the benefits of a regular workout and helps them to do cardio-fitness training such as walking or even running.

MS / ALS:Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis are unable to train because the nerves are no longer capable of controlling the muscles properly. the Evolution's low impact vibrations activates the muscles directly without relying on the nervous system. Patients tend to feel better, have more energy to cope with everyday activities, experience less pain and are less dependent on others.

Osteoporosis: Millions of Americans, especially women, are at risk of developing this disease, which results from the decalcification of the bones due to hormonal imbalances. The bones become fragile with a tendency to break easily. Training on the Evolution can help increase bone density, usually reversing the effects of osteoporosis.

Arthritis and Rheumatism: the Evolution's low impact vertical vibration can reduce the pain and discomfort of these conditions. It has been proven to increase blood circulation in the joints and dramatically improve flexibility and range of motion.

Lower Back Pain: the Evolution's low impact vertical vibrations can strengthen the weakened lower back muscles that cause back pain. (Patients with an acute back hernia should not use Vibration Therapy).

Pelvic Instability: This condition usually results from softening of the connective tissue during pregnancy. the Evolution's low impact vertical vibrations quickly brings the hormonal system into balance, enabling connective tissue to recover its strength and firmness.

Excess Body Fat: the Evolution works several ways to help dissolve excess body fat; it increases metabolism which burns calories more rapidly; increases blood circulation and lymphatic drainage thereby removing toxins faster. Human Growth Hormone secretion increases dramatically (460%). Excess body fat melts away effortlessly. People who use the the Evolution for 10 minutes, three times a week, lose significantly more fat than those who engage in aerobic activity for one hour three times a week!

Cellulite: Those lumpy fatty deposits that form an unattractive dimpling effect around the thighs and other parts simply melt away when training with whole body vibration.

Stress: Modern life is stressful, causing the release of toxic stress hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine, which throw the immune system out of balance and destroy brain cells by the millions. Low impact vertical vibration increases human growth hormone and serotonin (the "happiness, relaxation and well-being hormone") secretion, lowers cortisol and epinephrine secretion 31%, and enhances circulation, all of which counteract the effects of stress on the body and spirit.

The History Of Whole Body Vibration

Whole body vibration (WBV) technology was developed and refined by the Russian and American space programs to meet the exercise needs of astronauts. Living in zero gravity gives bones and muscles the message that they are not needed. They have nothing to push against. The result is a loss of muscle mass and bone density during space flights. Space researchers created various exercise contraptions attempting to imitate gravity, and found that whole body vibration technology does mimic gravity. Low frequency vibrations with low magnitude force provide enough gravity resistance to protect and build muscle and bone strength.Space scientists shared their results with medical scientists, and research began anew to explore other successful applications of whole body vibration technology. Medical whole body vibration machines appeared in hospitals and rehabilitation gyms. Clinical studies revealed shorter recovery times for joint and muscle injuries. Whole body vibration simultaneously toned muscle and improved flexibility. Women with osteoporosis, using whole body vibration machines for exercise, built muscle strength and bone faster than with traditional weight-bearing exercise. Researchers also found whole body vibration programs easier to stay with than conventional exercise regimes. These and other results are presented in this Web site. . . and they are clinically proven. The scientists who did the early research made their own vibrating platforms. They researched the safety and usefulness of different vibration speeds. Scientists established a range of vibrations per second, or Hertz, that safely produces healthy results.Prototype medical-use whole body vibration machines were built, and scientists investigated the effect of safe, low-speed vibration on conditions such as ankle and knee joint injuries. Today, using vibration therapy, scientists are documenting positive changes in bone density, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, emphysema, stroke recovery and varicose veins.Whole body vibration wellness machines attracted the attention of sports medicine professionals. The focus of study on whole body vibration exercise expanded into athletic performance. Athletes training with whole body vibration became stronger with more balance, speed, and endurance, and experienced swifter recovery from fatigue. Commercial public-use machines appeared in gyms and training centers.