3 Ways to Do Osteoporosis Vibration Exercises

1. Rehabilitate With Whole-Body Vibration

You can aid your recovery from a broken bone or help in strength building to combat osteoporosis by using a whole-body vibration machine. This therapy is entirely adjustable to the physical limits of each user, so that even a postoperative patient can enjoy the benefits of osteoporosis exercise. The gradual frequency settings allow for progressive training to build up your bone, muscle and joint strength swiftly but safely. You may be directed to use the whole-body vibration machine at a rehabilitative clinic.
One way for osteoporosis rehab patients to do vibration exercises is simply to stand on the platform and hold the handlebars. The foot platform, which lies on a fulcrum, will cause you to shift your weight gently in different directions. The platform also sends vertical vibrations through your body that exercise each muscle for you. Even if you don't do additional, forced exercises while on the platform, you will still receive a workout.

2. Create Optimum Bone Density

Weight-bearing exercise that is safe and convenient can be difficult to perform at home. At the gym, the focus may be on cardio and strength training. However, many gyms are now installing professional-series machines that bring whole-body vibration to fitness buffs.
Performing walking, stepping or squatting exercises concurrently with high-frequency vibration is one way to increase bone strength gradually and consistently. The machine's gravitational force, which is greater than the 1 G force we feel when walking, achieves more in a shorter period of time. Everyone who works out understands that this means more gain, less pain. This type of therapy is ideal for those with osteoporosis as well as those who want to prevent it.

3. Enhance Your Muscular Power

One of the ways whole-body vibration exercise beefs up muscles is by draining them of toxins. The repetitive action of the machine acts as an isometric stimulator. This action triggers the release of toxins held in muscle tissue. That is why vibration machine users are counseled to drink a lot of water before and after a training session.
Bone strength depends upon muscle strength. Whole-body vibration machines affect every muscle throughout the entire workout, providing for greater or maintained flexibility and stamina. The range of vibration frequency, which reaches very high for the very fit, even makes it suitable for athletes looking to beef up. Use the exercise instructions provided by your physical therapist or the manufacturer.

Last updated on: Nov 18, 2009

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