Has anyone used the Marodyne device to stimulate bone growth?

Posted by maryeve @maryeve, Aug 21, 2023

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.

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@fayelouise

Mt pt suggested a Juvent vibration plate which is FDA approved. I’m not sure if it’s any different from the other vibrating plate, but I bought it from someone that had it two years but didn’t use it much because of the injury she encountered. I paid $500 for it which is so much less than the original price so thought I would try it, I have severe osteoporosis and have been taking Evenity shots for 10 months. I have a bone scan scheduled in February so I am anxious to see if I’ve had any increase in bone mass. I really don’t want to go on any medication’s after the Evenity shots, But I am told I am supposed to, with the vibrating plate maybe I won’t need too.

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These vibration plates seem to have many benefits if used safely and properly. It's an adjunct to the exercise & nutritional requirements to help, while never meant to replace a drug therapy program. Please, be sure to discuss follow up plans with your physician after Evenity. Very important!

You got a great deal 😉 be careful and safe. 💚

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I bought a similar one from Amazon for $400 and have been using it 2x a day for 10 mins….about 4 months so far.
I haven’t gotten another scan yet but Ive been doing other things rather than just rely on this and calcium, k2
Weights, personal trainer, daily walk wearing weighted belt, diet, some prunes but they are high in carbs, some yoga for osteoporosis, daily jumping 2x a day 20 jumps each with 30 second rests
I’m not expecting improvement….maybe a couple of years? I just don’t see how these can make a huge improvement in bones in a year.
The exercises have made me stronger, much stronger. My balance has improved, coordination improved, flexibility. I also do some weight bearing exercises from YT videos.
I’m 69, no health problems weigh 109 lbs and feel good. Bone scan 6 mos ago showed osteopenia.

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@alycephoto

I bought a similar one from Amazon for $400 and have been using it 2x a day for 10 mins….about 4 months so far.
I haven’t gotten another scan yet but Ive been doing other things rather than just rely on this and calcium, k2
Weights, personal trainer, daily walk wearing weighted belt, diet, some prunes but they are high in carbs, some yoga for osteoporosis, daily jumping 2x a day 20 jumps each with 30 second rests
I’m not expecting improvement….maybe a couple of years? I just don’t see how these can make a huge improvement in bones in a year.
The exercises have made me stronger, much stronger. My balance has improved, coordination improved, flexibility. I also do some weight bearing exercises from YT videos.
I’m 69, no health problems weigh 109 lbs and feel good. Bone scan 6 mos ago showed osteopenia.

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What a fantastic routine, very inspiring. Hoping you have a great report next time around! 🥰 I love that you said you're stronger and balance is better, that's a big deal!!!

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Juvent and MarodyneLIV are both from the same designer, Dr. Clinton Rubin. We're trying the LIV (absurdly expensive), and trying to find independent research supporting the efficacy of daily vibration for any medical treatment or fitness goal. Dr. Clinton Rubin, Dr. Janet Rubin (University of North Carolina), and Margaret Martin (a Physical Trainer) all seem connected somehow in supporting Low Intensity Vibration. Their YouTube presentations all support each other. But beyond their, "mutual admiration society," we can't find independent support. Any additional information is appreciated.

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@tgrichards

Juvent and MarodyneLIV are both from the same designer, Dr. Clinton Rubin. We're trying the LIV (absurdly expensive), and trying to find independent research supporting the efficacy of daily vibration for any medical treatment or fitness goal. Dr. Clinton Rubin, Dr. Janet Rubin (University of North Carolina), and Margaret Martin (a Physical Trainer) all seem connected somehow in supporting Low Intensity Vibration. Their YouTube presentations all support each other. But beyond their, "mutual admiration society," we can't find independent support. Any additional information is appreciated.

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I bought and am using the Marodyne but I recognize that I did so out of fear, wishful thinking, and a reluctance to take medication for my osteoporosis. My latest doctor said the sample size in their research was so low it was meaningless. She said it might help with balance though. So, I still use it 2x most days and use that time to go through old books and do breathing exercises. If it helps bones I've changed my lifestyle so won't likely know the outcome anyway. I agree about the mutual admiration society and that's concerning.

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I've just bought a Marodyne Liv too. I've recently had an osteoporosis diagnosis and I'll try anything to avoid bisphosphonates. I've just started Margaret Martin's exercises for better bones and looking at supplements like Vitamin K2. I'm in the UK and my next scan won't be for 5 years on the NHS. I dread that!!!,

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@tgrichards

Juvent and MarodyneLIV are both from the same designer, Dr. Clinton Rubin. We're trying the LIV (absurdly expensive), and trying to find independent research supporting the efficacy of daily vibration for any medical treatment or fitness goal. Dr. Clinton Rubin, Dr. Janet Rubin (University of North Carolina), and Margaret Martin (a Physical Trainer) all seem connected somehow in supporting Low Intensity Vibration. Their YouTube presentations all support each other. But beyond their, "mutual admiration society," we can't find independent support. Any additional information is appreciated.

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There is a study in Australia called Vibmor which is testing the Marodyne LIV in a clinical trial. Results are probably being published in the spring of 2024. They are testing it against the Liftmor exercises that have shown to build bone in clinical trials and is being used at the Bone Clinic in Australia. There have been other threads which have discussed the Marodyne some have been pretty negative implying that the Marodyne is not effective for BMD . I have not come across anyone who actually had a better Dexa score after using the Marodyne. Pretty expensive investment but Im waiting for results from the Vibmor clinical trial.

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Thank you gor the info vgkime. I jumped in rather quickly to buy the Marodyne. I look forward to the results of the Vibmor trial.

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@valb

Thank you gor the info vgkime. I jumped in rather quickly to buy the Marodyne. I look forward to the results of the Vibmor trial.

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I just had a consult with Margaret Martin and I was planning on buying a Marodyne this week. It is super expensive. I feel like Margaret is authentic and research oriented, but maybe I should try to get the research study from the supplier.

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@lynn59

I just had a consult with Margaret Martin and I was planning on buying a Marodyne this week. It is super expensive. I feel like Margaret is authentic and research oriented, but maybe I should try to get the research study from the supplier.

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For what it’s worth, Margaret Martin is open about the fact she gets paid by Marodyne to endorse their machine.

We recently replaced our VibePlate with a Marodyne because we discovered the G force of the VibePlate was contraindicated for certain conditions, one of which my husband has. Also, we are both engineers and were impressed by Clifton Rubin’s research.

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