Weighted vest or vibration plate

but not for osteoporosis? Thanks.

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?

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/ --> 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.

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.

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?

Recent 2025 study by UNC, Wake Forest, shared on JAMA Network, on weighted vest use with or without resistance exercising during weight loss for 66 yo (mean age) women, link below:

“Conclusions and Relevance In this 12-month randomized clinical trial, neither weighted vest use nor progressive RT was able to mitigate weight loss-associated bone loss at the hip in older adults living with obesity. This study highlights the need for alternative or adjunctive strategies to prevent bone loss in older adults experiencing weight loss because exercise may be insufficient on its own.“

The study was only 150 women, but is single blind, randomized, 12 month.
My thoughts - if these women cannot maintain bone density using a weighted vest or resistance exercise, then I wouldn’t either, although I have osteopenia/porosis.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2835505

It was also a study of use in obese folks during a weight loss program.
I am intentional in my use of a vest, and only wear it for the purposes of maintaining strength. 68, osteoporosis of lumbar spine, normal bmi, otherwise healthy.

What kind of weight vest do you use? How heavy? I was told it should not exceed 10% of body weight—have you heard the same? I was using an REI-fitted backpack filled with flat ankle weights in an interior pocket while using its chest and shoulder straps, but apparently it put too much torque on my hip flexors which stressed my knees and I have been paying the price since. I have stopped carrying any weight, reduced my mileage by 2/3, stopped doing lower body RT, stopped using elevation on a treadmill, and stopped using a stair climber, with no relief. Before using the weighted pack, I was doing all of this with no knee pain. 69YO female w severe osteoporosis in lumbar spine, normal BMI, otherwise in good shape. TIA.

I am 74. Have quite bad scores for osteoporosis but don’t want to take the meds due to sensitivity to most meds. I have the marodyne plate for two years now . I can’t really say it’s helped yet until my next scan in New Year. I am taking fortibone as I don’t eat dairy plus very good diet and vit D plus low dose calcium . I walk each day but can’t work out with weights as I suffer from CFS at moment . HRT tried a few months back but didn’t suit me as it lowered my blood pressure too much. You just have to keep trying to find what suits you I guess. What else can we do ??

I wear a hyper vest, 10 lbs. have used as high as 14, but the pockets were wearing. I only wear for activity around the house, including house cleaning. When I walked with it (exercise), my feet began to hurt. I am unwilling to risk a stress fracture. I weigh about 125.