MEDICAL

Conditions & benefits of WBV:

Osteoporosis & Osteopenia:

“brittle & weak bones” or low bone density can be stopped or even reversed in some cases with WBV. Scientific research has on a number of occasions already demonstrated the effects of loads on our skeleton and on the bone density. In orthopaedics, it is known that bone adjusts its strength to allow for the forces applied to it. Think of astronauts, for example, who lose bone density during their stay in space. The opposite is just as true. The mechanical stimuli transmitted to the bones by the fitvibe ensure that mechanical stresses are placed on the bones efficiently. In combination with the release of hormones such as testosterone, this has a positive effect on the bone density.

Bone fracture rehabilitation (lower body fractures):

We found WBV very beneficial in accelerating the bone healing process by exposure to low impact, micro-vibration, vertical forces and muscle pumping action on the bones. In most of our clinical experiences; we found the healing time for bone fractures reduced to almost 50%, therefore great news for our clients & athletes whom needs to get back to work or sport as soon as possible.

ACL rehabilitation:

One of the best modalities in ACL rehabilitation! It provides very effective, faster recovery by increasing the blood flow to tendons, muscles, joints, and therefore increasing the flexibility and the range of movement of the knees. Also provides intensive proprioception feedback to the knee and ankle joints in order to achieve better balance and stability. The nature of WBV will ensure low impact on the knees but with the full benefits of high impact exercises by toning the muscles of the knee, increasing growth hormone (the repair hormone!) to add stability and restore confidence in our patients.

Knee replacement rehabilitation:

After knee replacement, we found from our clinical experience that our patient’s recovery time is accelerated, functional and desirable range of movement of the knee is restored. However, every patient is fully assessed and all medical factors are taken into consideration to qualify for the use of WBV.

Sprained ankle:

Sprained ankle is a weak ankle! Once the ligaments are sprained they tend to lose their elasticity and the likelihood to sprain that ankle again is increased. However the good news are with WBV you can increase the strength of the soft tissue structures of the ankle, help with the healing of such injury, strengthen the little muscles in/around the ankle and increase proprioception to enhance balance and therefore minimise the chance of ankle sprain reoccurrence.

Weak lower body muscles:

Long bed rest and hospitalisation, post-op and some neurological disorders can lead to weaker lower body muscles. Unique WBV ability to stimulate the muscle’s stretch reflex and induce involuntary contraction of muscles and neuro-musculoskeletal adaptation will help to combat such weakness.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS):

Anecdotal evidence has shown positive effects of WBV on MS patients in term of improved balance, walking and strength. However not every MS patient will be suitable candidate to WBV, therefore an assessment by our expert physiotherapists is needed to determine qualification.

Spinal cord injuries:

In some cases, some patients with such injury have found WBV helps increase bone density, reduce spasms and build muscle tone. Speak to our Physiotherapists team for more details.

Stroke rehabilitation:

WBV indirectly influences the brain via the spinal cord, which might help to create different efferent/afferent pathways, enhances balance and coordination.

Foot Bunions:

Having a bunion can cause extreme discomfort and irritation,

Achilles tendonitis (heel pain):

WBV is very efficient in stretching of the calf muscle & the tendon, it improves tendon’s vascularisation and loads it with low impact, in which all are very important factors in helping the healing process of such injury.

Stiff / shortened legs muscles:

After a long run, walk and/or participation in any sport or activity that involves repetitive nature, the muscles involved such as calf, hamstrings, ITB and many more get shortened and stiff. WBV proven to be the fastest and one of the most effective modalities to give these muscles the ultimate massage effect with instant positive effects. So you will find your muscles less stiff, less pain and stretched instantly from the first session!

Muscle soreness(DOMS):

Muscle soreness can be caused by the build up of lactic acid in our muscles. With WBV the continuous pumping action of muscles, and increased blood circulation helps to flush out the lactic acid and therefore reduce muscle soreness.

Balance problems:

The term proprioception could be described as “the sixth sense”. It is the process by which the brain continuously receives information from all over the body about the positioning and the movement of the body. Proprioceptive information comes primarily from receptors in the muscles, the skin and the joints. Based upon the information coming from these receptors, the body is continually sending reflex corrections back to the muscles. On our WBV plate one is continually exposed to tiny movements. The whole balance system is stimulated continuously and from a range of different positions. People will feel more confident in their balance feeling immediately.

Peripheral vascular disease & cold feet:

It is very noticeable to feel instantly improved warmth and better circulation with WBV. Thanks to research proven WBV trials in which they found 100% an increase in blood circulation with WBV use.

Fitness

Aspects & benefits of WBV:

Strength:

WBV activates & challenges almost 100% muscle fibres in which provides great strength to muscles, tendons and ligaments

Toning:

this unique 100% muscle’s activation will provide rapid results in muscle tone

Power:

The positive effects of WBV on muscle power comes from the adaptation of the neuro-musculoskeletal system in response to the mechanical vibrations

Better circulation:

WBV produces improvement in the circulation by the pumping action of the rapidly contracting muscle fibres. This pumping action is much less in classical training. Widening of the peripheral blood vessels occurs; this can be noted from the pink skin colour after training - or it may even go as far as a slight tingling feeling. Research has shown that the peripheral circulation rises by 100 to 150%. And anyone who has cold feet when they get onto the fitvibe will soon note that this complaint will be quickly remedied by the mechanical vibrations and the local vasodilatation that they produce.

Increased metabolic rate:

As results of increased muscle tone, positive hormonal changes and improved circulation, the Fitvibe vibration plate will increase your metabolic rate (i.e. your body will continue to burn calories throughout the day!).

Flexibility:

WBV delivers powerful controlled vibrations to the body, in which helps to breakdown the neuro-muscular adhesions in muscles such as those adhesions exists in hamstrings and along the spine, also with instant increase in blood circulation and synovial fluid flexibility is noticeable after one session of 1 minute!

Cosmetic

Issues & benefits of WBV:

Cellulite treatment:

clinically proven to help reduce cellulite significantly by three main factors such as almost 100% toning of the targeted muscle / cellulite area, increased blood circulation by over 100% within the muscle / cellulite area to flush out toxins and significant increase in growth hormone by over 400% with other useful hormones (the repair & youth hormone!), which helps to restore the elasticity & collagen of the skin.

Women’s Toning:

areas such as thighs, buttocks and back of the upper arms are all specifically targeted with WBV & effectively toned in a short period of time.

Fat Loss: a recent study with slightly over-weighed people (BMI 27-30) showed that on a period of 8 weeks people lost a significant 6.5% of their fat mass – without changing their daily lifestyle. In the same period of time they’ve built up their muscle mass; and increased muscle mass means a leaner, tighter body!