Whole Body Vibration for Osteoporosis
I’m looking into Whole Body Vibration to aid in bone building for osteoporosis. I’ve read that Low Intensity Vibration is better than high intensity. Does anyone have any experience with this?
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Osteoporosis & Bone Health Support Group.
What brand of vibration plate is good or used for osteoporosis? I would appreciate any help I can get. I have until the end of this month to exchange the AVX for something else.
Thank you
Some folks on this forum use the Marodyne LIV vibration platform. It's pricey ($3200) though safer than your AXV device. The jury is out regarding if it is effective in increasing bone density. Results from a recent clinical trial (VIBMOR) did not show the Marodyne LIV helped with bone density. However, the trial was not conducted very well so who knows.
Below are links to three discussions from this forum with info on vibrations platforms for osteoporosis, including the expensive Marodyne device, which has not received FDA clearance in the U.S.:
1. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-used-the-marodyne-device-to-stimulate-bone-growth/ (I found the attachments in @rola's comment at https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916741/ quite helpful)
2. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/does-anyone-have-info-re-maradyne-a-low-intensity-vibration/
3. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/whole-body-vibration-for-osteoporosis/
If it were me, I'd return the AXV platform and not exchange it for anything, at least until you do more research. Personally, I'd steer away from purchasing anything on Amazon -- the product description may say it builds bone density, yet the seller offers no proof and studies to back up that claim up. Not all vibration platforms are created equally.
I do not own a vibration plate and currently do not plan to purchase one. I've done research and continue to wait for more evidence regarding vibration platforms. Perhaps they are helpful for persons with osteoporosis who have a sedentary lifestyle or can't do weight-bearing exercise. I am grateful that I'm physically capable of doing weight-bearing exercise and strength training.