Has anyone used the Marodyne device to stimulate bone growth?
You stand on it twice a day for 10 minutes. It gently vibrates and also helps with improving balance. The Marodyne is made in Germany and costs about $3,000. It has not been FDA approved but there are studies in progress.
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Osteoporosis & Bone Health Support Group.
Or, could it be too much for osteoporotic bones?
@rola Thats great that your vibration platform helps you with your balance!
Yes, too bad the VIBMOR trial did not show the Marodyne LIV improved bone density in post menopausal women; however, per Dr. Beck in her interview with Margie Bissinger, there were a couple of issues with trial so who knows. Regardless, I still have no plans to purchase a Marodyne LIV. It’s expensive, plus there’s not enough evidence yet for me indicating it helps with bone density.
Exactly!
I purchased one a couple of months ago, and I got tinnitus and intermittent pain in my ears within the first days of using it. I’ve been to my doctor and do not have a wax buildup or an infection, so I don’t think it is a coincidence that the ear issues started around the same time as I started using the Marodyne. If you do decide to try one, you may want to start with 2-3 minutes a day instead of diving into it with two 10 minutes sessions daily like I did:)
I’m sorry you didn’t see benefits from Low Vibration. Not everything works for everyone. The Merodyne plate is used in Europe for the treatment of osteoporosis and has shown bone changes in some studies as with other quality low vibration plates. The technology and research is based on helping to prevent bone loss in astronauts.
shoot I missed it! Could you please tell us what the results were for the Vibmor trial? Thanks!
No although NASA helped fund the development of the Marodyne LIV NASA never used it for its astronauts. Instead, NASA uses a machine that involves lifting heavy for its astronauts.
Well in reading comments it looks like the Marodyne did not improve BMD in the Vibmor trials.
Too bad.
Hi there, was curious how you are doing with the Marodyne machine at this point? I'm considering buying one and am just doing my due diligence.... thanks...
Appreciate your keeping us posted. Would be interested in seeing those comments if there's a link ...thanks.