STUDIES ON THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WBV

Sports Performance and Enhancement:
  • Research completed in Italy, Scotland, Belgium and the USA that using Whole Body Vibration Training over a 6-8 week period helps enhance athletic performance
Weight Loss, Fitness and Posture:
  • Many studies are still on-going, but current results illustrate that Whole Body Vibration Training can provide various health benefits and can be as effective as regular exercise
Clinical Research for Medical Conditions:
  • A study in 2003 found that Whole Body Vibration training can help reduce risk associated with falls (i.e. fall prevention) and fractures in women over the age of 58 years
  • Studies have found that bedridden patients performing Whole Body Vibration training for 10 minutes per day can help prevent muscle deterioration and bone density loss
  • Whole Body Vibration can have significant positive short-term influence on motor performance, activities of daily living and postural stability for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
  • Whole Body Vibration can help improve mobility and reduce pain for individuals with arthritis and fibromyalgia