JAYNEWESLER

WHOLE BODY VIBRATION

BY JAYNE WESLER

Most research supports positive effects from the use of whole body vibration plate machines on bone density in post menopausal women. But conflicting results still exist. However, it definitely increases balance which prevents falls and therefore fractures.

Whole-body vibration exercise in postmenopausal osteoporosis

NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOVWhole-body vibration exercise in postmenopausal osteoporosisThe report of the World Health Organization (WHO) of 2008 defines osteoporosis as a disease characterized by low bone mass and an increased risk of fracture. Postmenopausal osteoporosis is connected to the decrease in estrogens concentration as a result …