It seemed to be that the warnings/contraindications apply to that low frequency setting as well. What do you think? And if results are similar to walking, why not just walk if one is able! Just curious. I am kind of a minimalist!
Registered equipment manufacturers have identified a number of whole body vibration therapy contraindications and suggest that individuals who have one of the following conditions should not partake in WBV training:
Kidney or bladder stones.
Arrhythmia.
Pregnancy.
Epilepsy.
Seizures.
Cancer.
A pacemaker.
Untreated orthostatic hypotension.
Recent implants (joint/corneal/cochlear, etc.).
Recent surgery.
Recently placed intrauterine devices or pins.
Acute thrombosis or hernia, acute rheumatoid arthritis.
Serious cardiovascular disease.
Severe diabetes.
Migraines.
Among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), several adverse events were reported including pain, pressure sores on the feet, autonomic dysreflexia, and dizziness, which were largely attributed to the passive standing portion of the intervention.
Researchers at Lyndhurst Centre caution that Whole Body Vibration may elicit inner ear troubles, dizziness, headache, lower-limb spasticity, fracture (especially among those with severe osteoporosis), and/or hardware loosening (plates or screws as a result of surgery).(19)
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of Whole Body Vibration on BMD in postmenopausal women concluded that Whole Body Vibration slows down bone loss at the hip (20) the benefits are similar to walking.
I don’t think they apply to the low frequency Marodyne. Watch her interviews with the developer.
https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercise-equipment/whole-body-vibration-therapy/
He explains vibrations. It’s not the same as walking at all. And it is not a substitute for exercise.
Also Martin offers a discount on the device.
I think Zometa is dangerous so I’m looking for natural alternatives. I’ve been at this for only 3 months. The amount of information is overwhelming. Very difficult to winnow out the useful stuff.
Wishing everyone good luck in their journeys!