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Whole body vibration is a promising therapy that was initially used in the treatment of osteoporosis. Developed back in the 1970"s by scientists working with the Russian space program to counteract the effects of zero gravity, these units also became widely used by Olympic athletes for performance enhancement.
The basic procedure is simple; you alternate between a semi-squat and normal standing posture while standing on a vibration plate for ten minute sessions.While the plate oscillates, your body gently "shakes". This has been shown to be therapeutic for many clients as it presents very specific challenges to our postural muscle chain. A recent study revealed that eight months of whole body vibration resulted in bone density improvements of 4.3% and a 29% improvement in balance.
Whole body vibration therapy is often used along with concentrated oxygen therapy. Exercise with oxygen therapy (EWOT) has become widely popular for its health enhancing effects. Brain based medical conditions such as migraines, tinnitus and vertigo have been helped by EWOT.