Posts Tagged ‘whole body vibration’

Good vibrations and strong bones?

Written on January 26th, 2010 by adminno shouts

Whole body vibration increased blood flow to the lower body while subjects were in the supine position. Furthermore, the intervention reversed the decrease in leg blood flow in the upright position. Finally, leg vibration shifted the microvascular filtration relation to higher pressures, both in the supine and in the upright position.

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On

Written on January 26th, 2010 by adminno shouts

JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH
Volume 19, Number 8, 2004
Published online on April 5, 2004; doi: 10.1359/JBMR.0315011
© 2004 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

Whole Body Vibration: Does it Work?

Written on January 17th, 2010 by admin6 shouts

New “whole body vibration” machines showing up in some swank health clubs and rehabilitation facilities are generating ripples of curiosity — and concern.