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Whole Body Vibration for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 12 2:55pm | Replies (146)Comment receiving replies
Earlier this year, the FDA approved a vibrating belt to help with osteopenia (belt is not available yet): https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-approves-vibrating-belt-help-women-osteopenia-keep-bone-2024a10001u2?form=fpf
So it is rather strange that vibration plate studies don't seem to suggest that plates help. It doesn't actually make much sense.
My bone doc says the Power Plate specifically is too strong for someone who has already had fragility fractures, or who is vulnerable to them. But the doc supposes that LIV could help. I bought a LIV machine for far less than Marodyn from Vibrant Health BC. Have not had DEXA since I started using it.
I understand that AlgaeCal contains strontium. Is that right? My bone doc is skeptical about strontium -- says it replaces calcium in bones but it's not clear if it helps protect from fractures. I have not added strontium yet.
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@7gen: I was also wondering how using a vibrating belt could be much different from using a WBV plate. I have been looking at whole body vibration and appreciate knowing about Vibrant Health BC. I just looked at the website now. Which Vibrant Health machine did you buy? The website has all kinds of impressive reviews and statistics. She’s got good marketing skills… Nevertheless, her WBV machines look good. I wonder where they are made. Have you been comfortable using the machine? I’d love to hear more about how it’s going. It sounds like you have an open-minded “bone doc”. That’s good!
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The vibrating belt is for osteopenia, not osteoporosis.