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Weighted vest or vibration plate

Posted by friend123 @friend123, Jun 9, 2024

I just invested in a weighted vest which I use when taking walks. Has anyone tried the vibration plates? Seems like there are mixed opinions on both. Has anyone seen any success with these? Thanks

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babs10 | @babs10 | Nov 25, 2024
In reply to @normahorn "If you only have osteopenia, you might want to look into OsteoBoost, the vibration belt that..." + (show)
@normahorn

If you only have osteopenia, you might want to look into OsteoBoost, the vibration belt that has FDA approval. Not sure where it is made, though.

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but not for osteoporosis? Thanks.

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lilacs777 | @lilacs777 | Nov 26, 2024

Has anyone had any success with OsteoBoost vibration belt? also I'm not sure if I understand what the true difference is between that and just an off the shelf vibration plate other than that of course the belt concentrates the vibration directly to a certain area of your body, which I suppose could make a difference. Is vibration supposed to help actually increase bone density and strength or just maintain what you have?

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lilacs777 | @lilacs777 | Nov 26, 2024

Actually I just found and read more details on their clinical trial results which is very disappointing. While the results showed that it minimized bone loss, the list of types of people Excluded from their trial is ridiculous. Essentially anyone who is at real risk of bone loss, iow the people most likely to need this device, were not allowed in the trial. https://www.bonehealthtech.com/indications-for-use/#risks-and-side-effects --> scroll down to clinical trial --> exclusions So the way I read this is that if you are at average risk of bone loss due to natural menopause and have basically no other major health conditions or health history that elevates your risk, then this device may slow down the rate of bone loss.

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psanchez33617 | @psanchez33617 | 3 days ago
In reply to @triciaot "To build new bone, there must be enough stress on the bone that actually causes tiny..." + (show)
@triciaot

To build new bone, there must be enough stress on the bone that actually causes tiny fissures and then your body creates new bone to heal itself. From what I’ve read, vibration plates and belts do not have this effect.

I had read physical therapy research stating that jumping from the height of a 14” block is enough to stress the bone - although it did NOT say if that was safe for people with osteopenia or osteoporosis. I don’t have that reference now, sorry.

Doing body weight exercises, strength training, weighted vests, and possibly vibration that cause the muscles to respond, all help keep existing bone strong. Estrogen helps keep bones strong. Unfortunately, that is the problem for many of us.

I think physical therapy is underused (I am an occupational therapist). A knowledgeable PT can help design the best exercises to fit a person’s individual needs. I’m not suggesting that ongoing therapy is needed, but an initial plan with some follow-up. An average person with no bone density problems can just use an athletic trainer. But a therapist is trained in BMD concerns. Choose a therapist who focuses on this area.

Starting next year, there will probably be some major disruption in medical service reimbursement, especially OT/PT. If you need something, do it now.

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Hi,
I am interested in your comment regarding weighted vests and vibration therapy to keep bones strong. Have you researched vibration therapy as a means of stimulating bone growth? Weight bearing exercises cannot be ignored for bone growth but is there merit in spending mad cash to help increase osteocyte production? I am almost 73, diagnosed at 39 with osteopenia, terrible dexi scores now. Not able to take pharmaceuticals of any kind. Have been taking fortebone collagen for about a year and a half and increased bone in femoral neck and hips but still lost in lumbar spine in last dexi. Exploring HRT and vibration therapy as add ons.

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4deborahrb | @4deborahrb | 1 day ago

I have been taking Bone Tite for 4 mos. in preparation for a dental implant. Is there any research on whether or not the supplement has a positive effect on the spine or other bones in addition to the jaw?

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