Whole Body Vibration Therapy

The TurboSonic Sonic Vibration System was originally developed for the Russian Cosmonauts in space in order that their muscles and bone mass wouldn't deteriorate at zero gravity conditions - AND IT WORKED! They were able to live in space for twice the amount of time without suffering the serious health effects of weightlessness (420 days versus 210 days).

Further development on the TurboSonic Sonic Vibration System was performed in Korea in conjunction with Qigong masters , They worked on improving your "Chi" (vibrational energy) using the lower frequencies and amplitudes in the 10-minute programs, thereby improving a more vibrant and healthier life. Now, after more research has been done, it is widely known that there are a multitude of benefits that vibrational therapy can offer anyone.

TurboSonic Sonic Vibration System Therapy consists of a sonic (sound) vibrating platform that the user simply stands or performs exercises on. There are seven preset 10-minute automatic program modes to choose from for weight loss or strength training as well as manual controls for customized personalized treatment. If different parameters are desired, the manual controls may be customized for effective patient treatment or personalized workout. Frequencies can be adjusted from 6Hz to 45Hz on the Deluxe model and 3Hz to 50Hz on the Premium model. Each model can adjust the amplitude from 0 to 100 to suit the user's condition.

The TurboSonic Sonic Vibration System is a new, convenient, easy to use, powerful & valuable tool in successfully combating the effects of aging, weight gain, degeneration and toxicity on our body. Based on vibrational coils (as opposed to jarring mechanical movements by similar products), the Turbosonic vibrates at different speeds and volumes that positively affect your body in the following ways and more.

What are the benefits of the TurboSonic Sonic Vibration System (TSVS)?
How did the TSVS develop and by whom?
What are some clinical applications of the TSVS?
What Research and Sports Institutions are currently using the TSVS?
What is some research that has been done concerning vibrational effects on the body?

Mechanical Benefits

Provides benefits of both aerobic and anaerobic exercises – Increases circulation through the body thereby increasing oxygen uptake by the cells

• Increases physical strength, dexterity and endurance – Mechanical oscillations create stretch reflexes in your tendons thereby stimulating involuntary muscle contractions throughout your body via your nervous and musculo-skeletal system. These repeated oscillations stimulate repeated contractions, like repetitions of a weight exercise at the gym, resulting in increased muscle strength and work tolerance. The TSVS provides enhanced power training to principle muscle groups in less time.
• Improves balance and coordination – The moving plate stimulates stretch receptors and tendon reflexes in your joints. This stimulates increased receptor activity in a safe environment, challenging your balance and coordination systems.
• Increases bone density – Can reverse the effects of osteoporosis by increasing the mechanical stressors on the bones via the involuntary muscle contractions created by the machine as well as balancing the hormones within the body.
• Reduces joint pain & inflammation while reducing ligamentous stress – The vertical movement creates a stretching in the joints, increasing space and replacing fluid between the bones as well as stimulating a dramatic increase of critical blood flow to these areas. It is especially good for spinal tightness. The TSVS improves mobility and flexibility of your joints and relieves stress to joints, ligaments and tendons while releasing tension throughout your body.
• Improved pelvic floor function – Pelvic floor instability usually results from softening of connective tissue during pregnancy. Vibrational therapy quickly brings the hormonal system into balance, enabling connective tissue to recover its strength and firmness.
• Speeds recovery from surgery or trauma - the improved blood and lymph circulation created by the TSVS speed up healing time by the body. The serotonin release decreases emotional trauma effect by the patient and HGH release aids in body recovery as well. By increasing the overall Chi of the body, the TSVS stimulates a more efficient rate of recovery starting at the cellular level of the body. The TSVS also prevents loss of muscular strength from surgery due to lack of exercise during the initial recovery period.

Systemic Benefits

• Increased circulation of blood & improvement of cardiovascular system – Blood vessels are located between muscles that “pump” the blood throughout your body. The vibrations of the TSVS create muscle contractions, which in turn promote blood flow through to the next area, increasing cardiac output and overall circulation. This is great for people who are either inactive, starting to get active, have circulation problems etc. Scientists are comparing it to a full hour of cardiovascular workout.
• Nervous System – The TSVS stimulates your nervous system’s proprioceptors, triggering your muscles and joints to remind you of where you are in space. Sort of like a work out for your nerve receptors. Muscle contraction is an all or nothing nervous response to stimulus so there you have it, instant nervous system stimulation. I have personally seen the TSVS affect those with paraplegia by stimulating those muscles that their brain is unable to find, thereby minimizing lower body atrophy in spinal chord patients.
• Increased lymph drainage & detoxification of systems – The lymphatic system is connected to every organ in the body and is absolutely essential in purifying the body to strengthen the entire immune system. Many consider the proper lymphatic drainage to be even more important than blood circulation. These fluids, however, require the pumping actions of movement and exercise, which is often severely limited in today’s sedentary society of increased toxins and poor nutrition. Vibration therapy stimulates lymph drainage to promote detoxification and strengthening of the immune system. As mentioned above, the lymph system is a primary way to dispose of toxins and keep our body healthy. Inactivity as well as over bombardment of toxins leads to stagnation of the Lymph system. The TSVS stimulates the lymph system to improve the rate at which toxins are disposed from our body, thus accelerating your body’s healing response. New cells are more resilient, vibrant, and function together more cohesively as a healthier, longer lasting body.
• Relieves menopausal symptoms – improved body effiency and improvement of hormonal systems effects those at any age, especially those needing increased hormonal balance during body-life transitions.
• Improved mood and energy level - Increased secretion of seratonin, a hormone which is used in many anti- depressants, is released into the body.
• Increased Hormone Production – The TSVS increases the release of hormones that are important in the regeneration & repair processes of our bodies, such as:
  
  • Human Growth Hormone, which increases up to %460.
  • Serotonin, “the neurotransmitter of happiness, relaxation and well-being”
  • Neurotrophine, a hormone that stimulates brain activity
  • Testosterone, the male hormone that keeps men and women frisky and feeling young
  • IGF-1, another growth hormone that slows the aging process and in many cases, even reverses its effects
• When you increase the number of optimal functioning cells, this promotes improved strength, stamina, coordination, mental clarity, as well as vitality and overall well-being. Users of the TSVS have also experienced accelerated recovery from injuries and disappearance of chronic symptoms.

Asthetic Benefits

• Decreases Body Fat – The TSVS works several ways to dissolve excess body fat; it increases metabolism which burns calories more rapidly; increases blood circulation and lymphatic drainage thereby removing toxins faster. Human Growth Hormone secretion increases dramatically (460%). Excess body fat melts away effortlessly. People who use the TurboSonic Vibration Trainer for 10 minutes, three times a week, lose significantly more fat than those who engage in aerobic activity for one hour three times a week! Without sweating, bad body odor or even make-up smudging, the Turbosonic 10 minute session is the equivalent of a 40-90 minute workout. The old fat deposits that have been stagnantly sitting in areas (you know where they are) are stimulated for use by the body again, thereby promoting fat metabolism and decreased body fat. 3 of the 8 modes of the TSVS are geared towards body fat reduction.
• Overall Tightening – Call it a natural face-lift. Your skin, being the largest organ in our body, is also stimulated to tighten up and become more elastic with vibrational therapy. Noticeable is the dissolving of cellulite areas and tightening of the facial muscles.

Mental/Emotional Benefits

• Decreases Stress levels – Daily life is stressful, causing the release of toxic stress hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine. These chemicals through the immune system out of balance as well as destroy brain cells by the millions. The TWBVM increases human growth hormone and seratonin secretion, thereby lowering cortisol and epinephrine secretion up to 31%. This plus the increased circulatory effects of the TWBVM positively counteract the effects of stress on the body as well as the spirit.

Cellular Benefits

To understand how the Turbosonic works on a cellular level, we need to remember the age old truth that everything has a natural vibration – from the ground we walk on - to the air we breath - to the water we drink – everything is vibrating. The cells in our body, likewise, have their own optimal individual vibrations as well. Liver cells vibrate different then heart cells, which vibrate at a different rate then brain cells, etc. All of these vibrations go to make up our particular frequency. Good health is nothing more then our cells, and subsequently our energetic systems, vibrating at the rate they were designed to vibrate and in harmony with each other.

Generally, vibrations are negatively effected by imbalances in our bodies. These imbalances are created by the following:

• toxic substances we eat or drink (e.g.- sugar, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, drugs, low nutritional foods, heavy metals in our foods)
• environmental toxins and pollutions we inhale (e.g. - smog, pesticides,lead)
• exposure to a negative energetic environment (e.g. - high stressed job, toxic relationships)
• how we process information in our bodies ( e.g. – negative attitudes or conditioning)

As we age, the speed of our cells being able to keep up with all the work of constantly cleaning out the toxins introduced to our bodies slowly decreases. Cells struggle with poor nutrition, low oxygen levels, environmental toxins, and stagnation of lymph fluids. I am referring to the vibration rate of the cells themselves. Most diseased conditions can be attributed to your body’s inability to “clean up” fast enough all of the toxins our current world presents (optimal cellular waste removal). The above mentioned conditions feed into the slowing down of cell vibrations. This results in decreasing the individual metabolism and functions of our cells. Low vibrations then lead to buildup of toxins because the cell is unable to metabolize as fast resulting in immune system deficiencies, muscle and joint degeneration, cancers, and a multitude of illnesses.

Vibrational therapy produces a chain reaction whereas all the cells in your body respond to the different frequency vibrations of the machine and thereby increase their own vibration & metabolism. This is a powerful way to ensure that you cells keep up to speed with the speed in which they receive all these negative toxins, to be able to metabolize and secrete back out of the body that which is harmful and detrimental. When you increase the number of optimal cells, tissues and organs will lead to improved strength, stamina, coordination, mental clarity, as well as vitality and overall well being. Think of a garbage truck always dumping out 5 bags of garbage a day and now can only dump out 3 bags a day, but are still receiving 5 bags a day of trash to dump. By increasing the rate of cellular absorption and activity, you are stimulating those garbage trucks back up to 5 dumps a day.

The TSVS is a great passive way to create a more active cellular body. This extremely safe device is helpful to: the elderly; weak and fragile population & overly obese who don’t have enough strength to do the cardio they need or have balance issues that prevent long walks on uneven surfaces; those with a sedentary lifestyle; those too busy to find time to exercise; patients in rehabilitation and athletes looking for that extra edge. Everyone can benefit from this comprehensive exercise system that is now available to the masses.

When Russian cosmonauts were in space for extended amounts of time, their muscles and bones degenerated quickly due to the prolonged lack of gravitational pull on their bodies.

The theory of the TSVS was developed around the vertical effects that gravity has on our body, in order to minimize those effects of the weightless environment. Earths gravity works on the vertical plane of our body, so it is natural and more effective for the human body to work in a vertical direction. For example, running vertically causes all the body organs such as the brain, chest, abdomen and muscles to repeatedly contract and relax. This stimulates growth plates, improves blood circulation, activates the lymph system and even helps remove cellulite among many other benefits.

What these scientists developed not only succeeded in combating this degeneration, but actually increased and improved their muscle strength and bone density more than gravity could do alone and doubled the amount of time that cosmonauts/astronauts could remain in space without negative muscle and bone effects (240 days versus 120 days).

Researchers in Germany developed the first commercial whole body vibrational device, however it was driven by electrical motors based on simple mechanical principles. The more sophisticated, less harmful Turbosonic Sonic Therapy System was further developed and perfected by TS Korea that eliminates many of the limitations of earlier vibrational devices. In collaboration with the Qigong (Chi Kung) Masters in Korea, TS Korea incorporated improvement in a persons "Chi" within the protocols using the lower frequencies and amplitudes to address overall vitality and energy as well.

The TSVS has only been introduced to the United States since April of 2006. It is now being widely distributed for use by Orthopedists, Physical Therapists, Trainers, Chiropractors, Senior Centers, Gyms and Athletic Centers, as well as by Olympic and top sports athletes and entertainers. Most recently it is available to be leased to buy for your home or office.

The TSVS stimulatesthe body's own healing response as well as stimulating the regeneration ofhealthy cells. Using the TSVS alsoprevents loss of muscular strength from surgery due to lack of exercise duringthe initial recovery period. Athletes use the TSVS to maintain higher levels of overall fitness and to hasten recovery frominjuries. The following are more specific clinical uses of the TSVS.

Emphysema: Under normal circumstances, it is nearly impossible for patients with emphysemato undertake any kind of physical exercise. The TSVS enables these patients to achieve most of the benefits of a regular workout andhelp them to do cardio fitness training such as walking, or even running.

MS/ ALS and spinal chord injury: Patients with multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosisare unable to train because the nerves are no longer capable of controlling themuscles properly. The TSVS activatesthe muscles directly without relying on the nervous system. Patients then feelbetter, have more energy to cope with everyday activities, experience less painand are less dependent on others.

Osteoporosis: Millions of Americans, especially women are at risk of developingthis disease, which results from the decalcification of the bone due tohormonal imbalances. Bones become fragile with a tendency to break easily. The TSVS increasesbone density, usually reversing the effects of osteoporosis by increasingthe mechanical stress on the bones via the involuntary muscle contractionscreated by the machine as well as by balancing the hormones within the body.

Arthritis and Rheumatism: TSVS can reducethe pain and discomfort of these conditions. It has been proven to increaseblood circulation in the joints and dramatically improve flexibility and rangeof motion.

Lowerback pain: The TSVS can strengthen the lower back musclesthat cause back pain. Patients with acute back hernias should not use vibrationtherapy.

Below are just a few of the research articles written on the impact of whole body vibration on the various systems of the body. A synopsis of the article is written before the link to the entire article:

1) Whole Body Vibration

Synopsis: The WBV has the ability to target specific areas such as back, quads, calf, hamstrings, pelvic floor etc. An intense workout is performed in a brief time, without muscle soreness following exercise. Many sports teams in the US (Chicago Cubs, The Mets etc) and throughout Europe are using them as well as part of their training.

http://www.totalphysio.com.au/wholebodyvibratio.html

 

2) Clinical Physiology & Functional Imaging (2003) 23, pp. 81-86
Acute changes in neuromuscular excitabilty after exhaustive whole vibration exercise as compared to exhaustion by squatting exercise.

Jorn Rittweger, Marcus Mutschelknauss and Dieter Felsenberg

Study found that WBV appears to elicit an alteration in neuromuscular recruitment patterns, which seem to enhance neuromuscular excitability. It is believed that this effect can be used for the design of future training regimes.

http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/newsarch/2006/Feb06/hip.htm

 

3) The Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald reported that regular use of the vibration training methods increased muscle strength by 20 to 30 percent more than ordinary weightlifting in 85 percent less time.

Also the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in north London have had promising results by using the power plate/WBV in the treatment of cerebral palsy, chronic pain and back injuries.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/fitness/wobble-to-wellbeing/2006/10/05/1159641434271.html?page=2

 

4) Clinical Physiology

Volume 20 Issue 2 Page 134-142, March 2000
To cite this article: Rittweger, Beller, Felsenberg (2000)

Clinical Physiology 20 (2), 134-142.
This study showed that WBV was good for heart rate, oxygen uptake and reduction in jump height.
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1046/j.1365-2281.2000.00238.x?journalCode=cpf

 

5) Whole Body Vibration: A New Exercise Approach

Presented by : Martha R. Hinman, PT, EdD Associate Professor Dept of Physical Therapy, The University of Texas Medical Branch
Study based on European data found the WBV is used for strength and power training in athletes, helps with acute back problems, neuromuscular disorders, incontinence (via muscle strengthening), obesity, PVD/diabetes and postural stability.
http://www.myvibraslim.com/report_vibration_exercise/TexasUResearch.pdf

 

6) OSU Researchers to Shake-Up Hip Replacement Therapy

02-09-06
By Stephen Swanson, 541-737-0789
SOURCE: Gianni Maddalozzo, 541-737-6802
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Good vibrations may be the key for Oregon State University researchers seeking to aid hip replacement patients.
This study will examine the effects of the WBV on patients ages 60-75 who have recently had partial hip replacement surgery in the past two years.
Animal studies show that show that vibration treatment has a significant effect on bone formation and muscle mass according to Maddalozzo.
With the WBV a person can get the benefits of a 45- to 50-minute workout for less than half that time with attending the gym.

http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/newsarch/2006/Feb06/hip.htm

 

7) The Maher Rehabilitation Institute-Whole Body Vibration 2007

WBV studies have proven its ability to reduce muscle pain and soreness, and expedite the recovery of damaged muscles and tendons.
"One 12-minute workout on the platform burns more fat and creates more muscle than 1½ hours conventional training. Additionally, this is achieved with minimal stress on the joints, tendon and ligaments."

http://www.maherrehabilitationinstitute.com/wst_page16.html

 

8) 2001 Abstacts: Spinal Cord Injury

"Motor rehabilitation of spinal cord dysfunction by means of whole body vibration."
John G. Gianutos, PhD, Liisa C. Oakes, BA, Vincent Siasoco, MD, Stacy Appelblatt, MS, PT, Juliana Hamel, MS,PT
NYU School of Medicine, New York , NY
Study found that WBV showed promising modality for the use in rehabilitating patients with motor dysfunction of spinal origin.
The use of WBV with patients who had problems with standing was increased considerably allowing the patients to stand without minimal assistance and to eventually walk independently.

http://www.versaclimber.com/pdf/1motor_rehab.pdf
http://www.aapmr.org/assembly/abstracts01/spinal.htm

 

9) Crevenna R et al. Safety of Whole Body Vibration...Phys Med Rehab Kuror 2003; 13: 1-5

Richard Crevenna, MD. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Vienna University
Safety of Whole Body Vibration for Heart Transplant Recipients
In this pilot study it was found that WBV is feasible and safe in heart transplant recipients. Heart rate, blood pressure and lactate concentrations increased during WBV to levels commensurate with that of aerobic exercise.

http://www.novotecmedical.de/literatur/163.pdf

 

10) Controlled Whole Body Vibrations Improve Health Related Quality of Life in Elderly Patients

University of Liege , Liege , Belgium
Study found that after 6 weeks of treatment with WBV improved the quality of walking, equilibrium, motor capacity and get up and go in elderly patients. Conclusion was that fast and easy exercise 3 times a week for 6 weeks using WBV could improve the quality of life in elderly patients.

http://www.novotecmedical.de/literatur/125.pdf

 

11)  Savelberg HH, Keizer HA, Meijer K.

Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association
1993

WBV helped weaker subjects in gaining maximal knee joint extension moments/movements.

 

12) Mahieu NN, Witvrouw E, Van de Voorde D, Michilsens D, Arbyn V, Van den Broecke W.

* Ghent University , Ghent , Belgium .
J Athl Train. 2006 Jul-Sep;41(3):286-93.
Improving strength and postural control in young skiers: whole-body vibration versus equivalent resistance training
A strength training program that utilizes WBV seems to have a positive effect on young skiers as opposed to a program without the benefits of WBV.

To view article please go to the following link: www.pubmed.com and type in the either, the author, Journal or title of the article.

 

13) van den Tillaar R.

Will whole-body vibration training help increase the range of motion of the hamstrings?
Section for Human Movement Science, Faculty of Social and Technology Management, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim . roland.tillaar@svt.ntnu.no
J Strength Cond Res. 2006 Feb;20(1):192-6.
WBV training seem to have a positive effect on flexibility of the hamstrings when combined with the contact-release stretching method.

To view article please go to the following link: www.pubmed.com and type in the either, the author, Journal or title of the article.

 

14) Hormonal responses to whole-body vibration in men.

European Journal Applied Physiology 2000 Apr; 81 (6): 449-54
Bosco C, Iacovelli M, Tsarpela O, Cardinale M, Bonifazi M, Tihanyi J, Viru M, De Lorenzo A, Viru A.

Societa Stampa Sportiva, Rome , Italy . c.bosco@quipo.it
Study found that neuromuscular performance was improved with whole body vibration along with jumping performance which was also enhanced.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10774867&dopt=Abstract

 

15) Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 Jun;35(6):1033-41.

Strength increase after whole-body vibration compared with resistance training.

Delecluse C, Roelants M, Verschueren S.

Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics Laboratory, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Department of Kinesiology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven , Belgium . christophe.delecluse@flok.kuleuven.ac.be
"WBV, and the reflexive muscle contraction it provokes, has the potential to induce strength gain in knee extensors of previously untrained females to the same extent as resistance training at moderate intensity. It was clearly shown that strength increases after WBV training are not attributable to a placebo effect."

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=12783053

 

16) Journal Of Bone and Mineral Research

Volume 19, Number 3, 2004
Published online on December 22, 2003; doi: 10.1359/JBMR.0301245
© 2004 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

Effect of 6-Month Whole Body Vibration Training on Hip Density,
Muscle Strength, and Postural Control in Postmenopausal Women:
A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
Sabine MP Verschueren,1 Machteld Roelants,2 Christophe Delecluse,2 Stephan Swinnen,1
Dirk Vanderschueren,3 and Steven Boonen4

Conclusion: These findings suggest that WBV training may be a feasible and effective way to modify wellrecognized
risk factors for falls and fractures in older women and support the need for further human studies.
J Bone Miner Res 2004;19:352–359. Published online on December 22, 2003; doi: 10.1359/JBMR.0301245

http://www.pmlfilestore.com/vibratrain/pdfs/Verschueren2004.pdf

 

17)  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Volume 52 Issue 6 Page 901-908, June 2004
To cite this article: Machteld Roelants MS, Christophe Delecluse PhD, Sabine M. Verschueren PhD (2004)
Whole-Body-Vibration Training Increases Knee-Extension Strength and Speed of Movement in Older Women
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 52 (6), 901–908.
"WBV is a suitable training method and is as efficient as conventional RES training to improve knee-extension strength and speed of movement and counter-movement jump performance in older women. As previously shown in young women, it is suggested that
the strength gain in older women is mainly due to the vibration stimulus and not only to the unloaded exercises performed on the WBV platform.

http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1532-5415.2004.52256.x?cookieSet=1&journalCode=jgs

 

18) Short-Term Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Postural Control in Unilateral Chronic Stroke Patients: Preliminary Evidence.

Brief Report
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 83(11):867-873, November 2004.
van Nes, Ilse J.W. MD; Geurts, Alexander C.H. MD, PhD; Hendricks, Henk T. MD, PhD; Duysens, Jacques MD, PhD

"After the whole-body vibration, the third assessment demonstrated a reduction in the root mean square (RMS) center-of-pressure velocity in the anteroposterior direction when standing with the eyes closed (P < 0.01), which persisted during the fourth assessment. Furthermore, patients showed an increase in their weight-shifting speed at the third balance assessment (P < 0.05) while their precision remained constant. No adverse effects of whole-body vibration were observed. It is concluded that whole-body vibration may be a promising candidate to improve proprioceptive control of posture in stroke patients."

http://www.amjphysmedrehab.com/pt/re/ajpmr/abstract.00002060-200411000-00009.htm

 

19) Treatment of Chronic Lower Back Pain with Lumbar Extension and Whole-Body Vibration Exercise: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Randomized Trial
Spine. 27(17):1829-1834, September 1, 2002.
Rittweger, Jorn MD ,*; Just, Karsten MD ,+; Kautzsch, Katja MsPsych ,++; Reeg, Peter MD ,[S]; Felsenberg, Dieter PhD [//]

"Different types of exercise therapy tend to yield comparable results. Interestingly, well-controlled vibration may be the cure rather than the cause of lower back pain."

http://www.spinejournal.org/pt/re/spine/abstract.00007632-200209010-00003.htm

 

20) Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2005 Feb;86(2):303-7.

Controlled whole body vibration to decrease fall risk and improve health-related quality of life of nursing home residents.

Bruyere O, Wuidart MA, Di Palma E, Gourlay M, Ethgen O, Richy F, Reginster JY.

WHO Collaborating Center for Public Health Aspects of Osteoarticular Disorders, Liège , Belgium . olivier.bruyere@ulg.ac.be

CONCLUSIONS: Controlled whole body vibration can improve elements of fall risk and HRQOL in elderly patients.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15706558&dopt=Citation

 

21) Whole-Body-Vibration Training Effective in Older Women  CME

News Author: Laurie Barclay, MD
CME Author: Désirée Lie, MD, MSEd

• WBV is a safe, appropriate, and efficient strength-training method that can be applied in geriatric settings as a low-impact exercise program.
• Regular WBV training three times weekly for 24 weeks in postmenopausal women not receiving HRT significantly improved knee-extension isometric strength, dynamic strength, and speed of movement at levels comparable to similar RES training.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/481327

 

22)  Detroit Medical Center

Vibration Therapy: The Fastest Growing Trend in Fitness and Rehabilitation The technology can produce up to 3,000 contractions in 1 minute
Date: 8/15/2006
Due to its involuntary effect on muscle contraction, nearly 100% of the muscle fibers are recruited. Compare this to conventional training where there is only on average 40% muscle recruitment. This benefits the rehabilitation patient looking to add stability and strength to all muscles around their joints.

The technology was originally designed to treat bone and lean muscle mass loss in cosmonauts who had spent considerable time in a weightless environment, in addition to enhancing power and strength and accelerating recovery in Russian Olympic athletes. Eventually, the technology was introduced to Europe in the early 1990's, quo where further research was done to validate its effects. Due to its many benefits, the technology has quickly gained acceptance and is now utilized by universities, professional sports teams, and health professionals in the rehabilitation and medical fields.

http://www.dmc.org/cgi-bin/viewnews.pl?doc=1155672636

Research and Sports Institutions Usingthe TurboSonic Vibration System:

• Kyung Hee MedicalCenter OrientalMedical Hospital
• Gangnam Kyung Hee KoreanHospital
• SKY Sports MedicalResearch Center
• Korea University SportsScience ResearchCenter
• Korea National SportsUniversity
• Seoul Olympic Sports Promotion Foundation
• Korean Olympic CommitteeTae NeungAthlete Village
• The Korean Academy of Medical Qigong
• Institute of Advanced EngineeringResearch Center
• Korea Employment Promotion Agency for the Disabled Assistive Technology Center
• Korea Football Association
• 1st Degree Association Sports for all Instructors (Exercise Prescription Area)
• 1st Degree Association for Competition Instructors
• Korea Wellness Association
• Ki-Oriental-Medical Doctors Association

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• What exactly is vibration-training?

Vibration training is a method of training in which the TurboSonic vibration-training apparatus is used. The TurboSonic is a training-platform which gives mechanical oscillations from 3 to 50 Hertz.

This type of vibration is also known as 'whole-body-vibration'. Indeed, the whole body vibrates.
The vibration emanating from the pedestal and conducted throughout the body stimulates muscle fibers (myocytes) with three times the strength of gravity, causing the muscle fibers to contract and relax with greater strength and speed; such powerful muscle contractions, when repeated with the frequency seen in WBV exercise, increase explosive muscle strength, dramatically enhance flexibility and expedite the recovery of damaged muscles and tendons making it an athletic trainer's dream machine.
In addition, blood vessels throughout the body are stimulated, and circulation is improved. Furthermore, tendons and ligaments, parts of the body not easily trained, become better toned, and the function of intra-pelvic muscles and small muscles such as facial muscles which cannot be worked out through conventional weight training exercises are improved.
The TurboSonic has a positive effect on :

• muscle tissue
• nerves
• blood vessels
• bones
• cartilage
• hormones, and
• neurotransmitters.

The effects of the TurboSonic depend on :

• the frequency of the vibration in Hz = the number of impulses per second
• the amplitude of the vibration in Mm = the extent of the movement
• the acceleration of the vibration in G = the power/force of the movement
• the duration of the vibration in seconds or minutes = the time one spends on the apparatus
• the position on the apparatus = the stance one uses on the apparatus.

Exercise involving vibration in the vertical direction also causes greater calorie consumption than regular aerobic exercise does.

Whole Body Vibration exercise in conjunction with conventional muscle exercise can increase maximum muscle strength by over 30% and reduce the period of training required by 85% and time spent exercising by over 50%. Moreover, unlike in conventional muscle training methods involving lifting of weights, little additional load is imposed on joints, ligaments, and tendons in Whole Body Vibration exercise, and consequently the risk of exercise-induced injury is reduced to a negligible level.

• How applicable is the TurboSonic?

The vibration of the TurboSonic gives pulsations to all the tissues in the body, such as bone tissue, nerve tissue, tendon tissue and muscles. The TurboSonic apparatus works in a powerful and effective way and, when used correctly, can achieve extremely positive results. The vibration's enormous impact makes the TurboSonic a versatile training apparatus, which can be used for a great number of applications. Not only is the TurboSonic an apparatus for explosive power training, but it can also be used in the physical therapists practice for physical application.

The many-sided uses of the TurboSonic are:

• top level sports
• physical therapy
• rehabilitation
• medical
• fitness
• corporate fitness
• cosmeceutical purposes.
• Can vibration-training have damaging long term effects?

Vibration is a physical phenomenon which can give enormous power. Extensive research has been done in Scandinavia into the industrial laws and the effect of vibration whilst using, for example, a drill. It appears that only after about 2000 hours of continuously using a drill, is there a risk of damage occurring to the joints of fingers, hands, wrist and elbow. The joints which then mainly suffered were those not used to carrying such a heavy load, such as fingers, hands, wrist and elbow.

Some simple calculations show the following : if we take the longest recommended training protocol of a maximum of 10 minutes per day, one can thus do 12,000 (!) sessions on the TurboSonic. With a session of 10 minutes per day, one could theoretically stand on the TurboSonic every day for more than 32 years!!!

Conversely, the joints of the toes, feet, ankle and knee are pre-eminently suitable to carrying heavy loads i.e. walking, running, sprinting and jumping. Damage is therefore avoided by the extremely short period of a load, which is 10 minutes per day at the most.

• How applicable is vibration-training in sports?

Generally speaking, the 'specific' aspect of training is often wrongly interpreted. The various developments in top sport show that the 'specific' principle is also losing its relevance. For increased power and explosive energy, most top athletes resort to power training with a variety of training apparatus and dumbbells/weights.

Power-training for top athletes can never be really specific, with the exception of weight-lifters. Power-training is a training of the neuromuscular system, in which strengthening the system is essential for certain achievements, but  is not necessarily specific.

Vibration-training with the TurboSonic strengthens the neuro-muscular system and therefore improves the conditions necessary in order to reach higher achievements.

Moreover, vibration-training should also be integrated with the training process. You won't become a better football-player by just standing on the TurboSonic, or a better boxer by solely using the TurboSonic. Football-players will still have to spend most of their time practicing football, just as boxers will have to spend most of their training time in the boxing ring.

• Since you're standing on the machine, do your upper body and arms undergo training as well?

Strangely enough, they do ! Most of the users of the TurboSonic say that their arms have become stronger, even though they have not been especially trained. The explanation for this is the enormous impact of the vibration on the whole body ('whole-body-vibration') and the hormonal effect of the vibration-training.

• What is the suggested use of the TurboSonic? For maintenance? For athletic performance enhancement?

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• What is the ideal protocol for use of the Turbosonic?

That is almost the same as asking about the ideal food pattern. When setting up a protocol, the following factors are also taken into consideration:

• objective
• state of health (are there any disorders)
• state of fitness
• body dimension and composition
• percentage of fast muscle fibers
• training program
• individual reaction to vibration.

In addition to all of this, it must also be borne in mind that sport scientists still disagree about the optimal protocol for increased strength by using dumbbells/weights or training apparatus.

The TurboSonic is a training apparatus for which we give a general training protocol. This protocol is based on scientific research, which has resulted in excellent results for a large group of people. Nevertheless, an even better result might well be achieved by adapting to the individual requirements.

The old wives' tale, "working out for longer and harder produces better results", does not apply for the TurboSonic. Much like other types of training, with the TurboSonic it is not about how long or hard one works on the apparatus per session but the quality. With the Turbosonic you are guaranteed to have a quality workout.

• Why do we hear or read so little about vibration-training?

This application in sport and therapy is "only" twenty years old, and originated in the former Soviet Union, where new developments were always veiled in secrecy. Research into the effects of vibration in sport only started in the West in 1994. And even then, the first years of research produced very little result because the frequency, the amplitude and the acceleration of the apparatus built were not correct. For this reason, it was concluded that vibration was not effective and the principle was, yet again, shelved.

Professor Carmelo Bosco is the person who provided the great scientific breakthrough with his development of the Vibration device. It is expected that vibration-training will receive more and more attention in the forthcoming years from trainers, scientists, physicians, fitness centers and physical therapists. You will undoubtedly hear and read more about vibration-training in the near future.

• Does Vibration training have scientific foundation?

Yes, vibration-training is scientifically underpinned. In the 1960's, research was done by scientists from the former Soviet Union (Nazarov) and later on by the Israeli scientist, Issurin, into the applicability and the effects of what we now call 'vibration-training'

During the past few years, Korea has rediscovered the principle of vibration-training and done further scientific research.

Vibration-training is also often used in Germany as clinical treatment. Methods of treatment in Germany are only allowed if the method and methodology are adequately proved. Moreover, the methods of treatment are constantly being tested by the government authorities. We are unaware of any situations in which vibration-training is not allowed.

In any case, the literature bibliographies show there are sufficient scientific publications in leading journals about vibration-training. From a scientific point of view, one can conclude that vibration-training is sufficiently researched to be scientifically founded.

• What are precautions and contrain/dications of the use of the TWBVM?

So far, clinical trials show vibration therapy and training to be generally safe. However, if one of the conditions listed below applies to you, we strongly advise that you consult your physician or physical therapist before attemptin to use TurboSonic Sonic Vibration System:

• Serious cardiovascular condition • Pacemaker • Pregnancy • Recent Surgery • Acute Thrombosis • Hip and/or Knee Replacements • Epilepsy • Severe Diabetes • Acute hernia, discopathy, spondylolysis • Recent infections • Severe migraine • Tumor • Recently placed IUD's, metal pins or plates.

Very frail individuals, those with vestibular compromise and children should be accompanied by and adult when using the TSVS as well. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us. We will gladly refer you to medical practitioners who use the TSVS within their practice.

• What are the machine Specs?

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Model	TT 2590 Deluxe
Frequency Range	6 ~ 45 Hz
Capacity	396 lbs (180 kg)
Power Source	110 -120V 60 Hz AC
Power Consumption	300 Watts UL Approved
Driver	Patented linear-motion sonic driver
Power Output	0 ~ 2,400 Watts (Volume Control)
Size	25.3" X 31.8" X 54.9"(650mm X 815mm X 1400mm)
Weight	286 lbs (130 kg)
Finish	Metallic Powder
Color	White Ivory

Testimonials

"I absolutely love the TurboSonic! I suffer from arthritis and migraines. In conjunction with regular exercise and healthy diet the TurboSonic helps alleviate the discomfort associated with these ailments. I just feel better overall after a brief 10-minute session on the TurboSonic. Great addition to the gym- Thanks!"

Kristen Poole

"I have noticed a definite improvement in my balance, endurance and strength. And if that ain't enough you can add attitude towards workouts! A real plus. I am 76 yrs old and this is a real Boon!"

Don Rafelson

"I have had shoulder pain for approx. 5 years. My Orthopedist  said that it was a bone spur & other than occasional cortisone shot surgery was the other option. I just nursed it with over the counter medication. While at the gym I saw the TurboSonic and asked one of the employees what it was for. I used it on '4' for 1-minutes. The first time I used it I noticed relief in my shoulder that night. It appears to have lessened the pain by about 75%! I just used it today for the third time. It works great!"

Catherine G

"Having been a dancer during the last 25 years, daily stretching has been necessary for flexible, injury-free performance and practice. After I used the TurboSonic, I was able to achieve greater right-hip turnout. Every time after I use TurboSonic, I attain a higher degree of flexibility, sooner. After just three weeks of daily use, I am already enjoying the benefit of increased balance, co-ordination and strength during my dancing. This has also translated to daily activities - walking, sitting at the computer, standing - all with greater comfort and ease. Thank you for developing a machine that effectively reaches deep adductor and hip rotator muscles."

Kelly Franklin

 

"As a physical therapist, I have utilized whole body vibration treatments for over a decade, primarily to build bone density in the treatment of osteoporosis. I was not aware of the other benefits of WBV and I admit I was skeptical. After using TurboSonic for 4 weeks, I am impressed. I believe it aids in the elimination of lactic acid, strengthens the intrinsic muscles of the pelvis, face and neck. I use it to strengthen the knees and quads for snowboarding."

Max Kline

 

"The apparent benefits of the machine include easing tightness of muscles in my back. Also I've had less pain in my knees since suing the machine. At first, I noted slight swelling of my left knee but afterwards the swelling subsided and pains subsided. My favorite modes are 3 + 5. The highest amplitudes of given frequencies are my favorite, as they feel better and may do more good. I also like the variable frequencies because they seem to involve different size of muscle groups. I wonder if increased bone density would be more likely if all the joints are fully extended thus transmuting more force through the bones. Conversely, I wonder if muscles would be benefited more with slight flexion of the joints, putting more tension on the muscles. I would like to see accurate studies on the actual calories expended as a result of the machine"

Don Rose M.D.

 

"I have used the TurboSonic most everyday since it came to the Big Gym. When I started I had shin splints from running which have healed very quickly and I did not have to quit running. I'm 52 years old and also have some osteopina. I have not had another bone scan since I started using the TST but if I continue to have access to the TST by this fall when I test My bone density again I will be very curious to see if it helps. I am not taking medication for this condition. I have had problems with weakness in my pelvic floor muscles and have noticed a significant increase in muscle fitness in this area. I workout most everyday, I run and lift. I am bench-pressing 90 lbs. more easily than a month ago. I am more limber and recover faster than ever and my balance has improved. I have just experienced 25 days of solid rain and have not had any signs of depression, frustration or irritation. I love the TurboSonic!!"

Ruth Chausse (age 52)

 

"I hadn't worked out for about three months when I decided enough was enough, I had to go back to the gym. My first visit worked out almost two hours, first 60-min. aerobic exercise, then 50 min, weight training. I've gone through that routine before and knew that the next day my muscles would be very sore. The TurboSonic machine had just arrived and I was excited to try it out. During those 10 minutes of vibration I was amazed how clearly I could feel specific sites in my body that were tight or out of balance. The next day, instead of feeling sore and stiff, my body felt totally at ease. No aches, no stiffness. The TurboSonic's unique bouncing motion allows the body to experience the forces of gravity, acceleration, and deceleration simultaneously. It's a most efficient method of lymphatic circulation stimulation, because it yields the greatest change in pressure for the least effort. The lymph tubes connect the lymph nodes together and go through the spleen for filtration and finally empty into the bloodstream at the subclavian veins behind the collarbone. Our lymph tubes are filled with millions of one-way valves that work like a pressure hydraulic system. Pressure built up below the valve cause it to open. Pressure above the valve keeps it closed. The TurboSonic increases the pressure causing the lymph to flow upward, making the lymph system more efficient in collecting and getting rid of toxins, Large protein molecules, poisons, and extra-cellular trash. An efficient lymph system equals a healthy immune system. I absolutely love the TurboSonic in the Big Gym - To the tune of driving 50 miles round trip - 5 times a week. Keep those TurboSonics at the Big Gym, Jim. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you."

Joy von Buschow, LMT, CNMT

 

"I have been having trouble with my knees for seven months. During work and exercise, pain was beginning to manifest along with the gravel-like sounds accompanying movement. I have been using the TurboSonic for about two weeks now and all of the pain and about 50% of the gravel-like sounds have subsided. I have noticed dramatic results with regards to recovery from running - no lactic acid build-up or soreness. My speed and endurance have increased as well. I can't wait to see what continued use will bring."

Caroline Stites, ND

 

"I had a shoulder that was so stiff I couldn't reach behind my back. I tried acupuncture and chiropractic but neither seemed to help. After using the TurboSonic for only a couple of weeks the stiffness cleared up almost completely.

One of my concerns had been the slow increase in cellulite and dimpling on my arms and legs because I hadn't been exercising or working out. Recently, my daughter noticed that the cellulite and dimpling were disappearing. I've also been slowly losing weight, and I thank the TurboSonic for that, too.

We've been having our home remodeled for what seems an interminable time, and it can be quite stressful at times. But when I stand on the TurboSonic I feel better emotionally and much less stressed-out.."

Ariel Moss, 60
Ojai, CA

 

Knee pain, poor circulation, lots of aches and pains, sense of awkwardness

"Before I was introduced to the TurboSonic, I had lots of aches and pains. My circulation was not what it was supposed to be, and my mood was uneven. I felt ungainly.

In the few weeks I've been using the machine, my circulation has increased noticably, my mood is much more even, my energy level is way up, I have more mental clarity, and I've noticed a BIG reduction in my aches and pains. Whew! I'm impressed!"

Joy McManus, 66Ojai, CA

Facial hair, weak, painful legs

"One of the first things I noticed when using the TurboSonic was the slow disappearance of the facial hair that had been growing on my chin. Now they're all gone after 17 ten-minute sessions on the machine.

My legs had been hurting when I went up stairs and felt weak. Now they're strong and don't hurt anymore."

Connie Cervin, 56
Ojai, CA

No problems to begin with, already feeling good about life

"Although I have no particular issue to resolve, I always feel more alive and happier when I step off the TurboSonic. It just feels so good for my body. And, I can always use the increased energy."

Sherry Loehr, 50
Fine Art Painter
Ojai, CA

 

Pains in back, neck, finger joints and limited range of motion in neck and fingers

"I could barely move my head at all and I couldn't move my fingers or hold anything in my hands because I had little range of movement with my fingers and they were weak.. My chiropractor couldn't take the stiffness and pain out of my neck, my back or my hands, and neither could my acupuncturist. I was hurting all the time.

Almost from the first TurboSonic session everything began to get better. My neck stopped hurting first and slowly I regained full range of motion of my head. The pains in my neck and back got less and less. The joints in my fingers begain to work again and the strength came back. When the doctor tested my strength, it had gone from 15 to 21. I can hold things again without pain. I can cook again. I am so happy and grateful."

Maria Elena Nave
Community Cook
Ojai, CA

 

Had to start using reading glasses about five months ago

"About five months ago it got to the point where I had to start using reading glasses if I wanted to read anything. Now, after about five sessions on the TurboSonic, I can read again without wearing glasses."

Don Sanders, 50
NeuroMuscular Bodyworker
Ojai, CA

 

"Oh-Oh!" down there

"After having children I've had to be careful because sometimes I could inadvertently wet my pants. I couldn't seem to stop it.. The first time I pushed the TurboSonic Start button I felt that familiar 'Oh-Oh!' fear of embarrassment, but I managed to maintain control. After about five sessions on that wonderful machine, I no longer have that fear on or off it."

Tightening-up, 50
Certified Massage TherapistOjai, CA

 

"First of all I would like to thank you for the opportunity to have the TurboSonic trainer in my gym. I have been getting great feedback from all of my members and clients. As you know 80% of my members are women ranging from ages 13 to 76. My members have been using the machine for about a month. I have been monitoring them and here is the feedback that I have received.

1. The body fat reduced anywhere from two to four percent
2. Actual weight loss increased from two to five pounds. Depending on how many days a week they would get on the machine.
3. Increase in energy throughout the day.
4. Both increase and decrease in appetite. That has worked out well for those who don't eat enough and helped jumped start there metabolism again.
5. One of my clients travels every other week to Bend, Oregon and she noticed that her back from the travel was not hurting her as much.
6. A 67 year old who has severe arthritis has cut back on her medication. Using the machine 4 to 5 times a week.
7. Being more focused throughout the day and she is a customer service rep. for Sprint.
8. Being able to deal with the grey sky a little better.
9. A member at age 75 recovered cancer twice and a heart attack, said her joints feel better and her lung capacity has increased and has more endurance for cardio.
10. A member who could not sleep without the aid of night time Tylenol has cut back to 1/2 and feels she could do without.
11. The members who are really over weight feel there joints are better (knees) and can get through more cardiovascular exercise. There ATP levels increased @40%.
12. A male client has had a rotator cuff injury for @10 years avoiding surgery, he has gone through physical therapy, deep tissue massage, acupuncture. He finally feels relief and has increase in is lateral movement. Using the machine 5 times a week.
13. A women with chronic constipation after just two weeks has more of a natural relief, and we have tried everything in her diet.
14. Less mood swings and less hot flashes, those who are in menopausal stages.
15. For those who experience migraines, less severe and she pre period headaches and cramps have also been less.

These are just a few of the awesome feedback that I have received. I can feel the overall energy increase in my Facility."

Cathy Fisher, Personal Trainer