HEALTHCARE — Medical Research on the efficacy of this vibration platform

“I’m 60 years old and my hips hurt. I used the machine for four months 15 to 30 minutes twice or three times a week. My hips quit hurting almost instantly. I’m in much better shape and I don’t hurt anywhere. At my yearly physical the bone density test showed more bone growth than the physician could account for with the medications I was taking. The only new event in my life was the Power-Plate. She is researching the machine for herself and I bought one.”

Harl A. — 60 year old user

“Since I was diagnosed with MS my balance has been greatly affected but I have not fallen over at all since I began my Power Plate workouts. I feel so much steadier on my feet and confident in myself. The endorphin release is incredible and I feel great. I have tried many different ways, methods, alternatives, and therapies to help myself, but until last year nothing seemed to make any significant difference. I was simply amazed by the fantastic physical and positive effect the Power Plate machine has on my body and mental state. ”

Anne Hodder

“I was recovering from back surgery and was suffering with drop foot. I had gone through many sessions with a physical therapist and had still not regained complete use of my foot and leg. I tried PowerPlate, and within 3 or 4 sessions with a skilled coach, I am able to walk without use of a cane! My bone scan, one year later shows marked improvements as well. I feel better than I have in years.”

Vivian K

“Most of my clients have MS. I combine whole body vibration with progressive strength training and I see demonstrable improvement in a few short weeks in gait, core stability and balance. It is not unusual for clients who fall up to 20 times per week to fall a mere 2 or 3 times per week following training… vibration and strength training together can result in lessened fatigue and improvements of several hundred percent in muscle strength.”

Dr. Charles Oakes, PhD

“In our patient population, we are noticing an increase in strength, balance, endurance, ability to stand and walk better and quicker by using the Power Plate.”

Dr. Terence Braden

“The more I use the Power-Plate the more I have come to realise that I will never again work in a clinical setting that does not use the Power-Plate. It is that powerful of a device; it does make a difference to how my patients feel; and most importantly, it is making what I do as a physical therapist more effective!”

Lisa Jurski, MSPT

“I love my PowerPlate machine. It is wonderful for my illness. After just a few days, I have already noticed a marked difference in my breathing. Everyday I struggle with my own physiotherapy. It is very difficult to do alone as it involves manual percussion of the lung area (battering yourself over the rib cage with your palms to dislodge phlegm). The PowerPlate machine helps amazingly with this. The powerful vibrations enable me to dislodge mucus that was previously unreachable and also allows me to do this alone. After only a few minutes on the PowerPlate machine I feel as if I had run 4 miles (which I am unable to do now due to ill health). After a few weeks of exercises, I feel stronger and I can tell the difference in my lung capacity, elasticity and strength.” Kate Smith

“My son Kyle was born 6 years ago. We went through a very traumatic birth which left Kyle severely disabled, to say the least. Cerebral Palsy, mental retardation, hypersensitivity to everything… Throughout the years we have done everything that we can to help Kyle to do the most that he can, tons of therapy, tons of doctors, specialists, medications…. And all with very little and very slow results or progress. In April of 2005, we found a new doctor. About 7 months into treatments, she got the PowerPlate and here is where it gets even better. She was putting him on it very gradually for weeks, and then had him sit and stand for a few weeks… And on April 13, 2006 he walked for the first time with no assistance. We all believe the PowerPlate used within doctor’s treatments has made this miracle happen.”

Kate Tobin

“We are still excited about the response we are getting from our clients. One of our MS patients is walking so much better with improved balance and gait. Another client with osteoporosis just had a bone scan and despite just working out sporadically for three months she experienced her first increase in bone density after being on Actonel and Fosamax for several years.”

Donna F.

“I have been pulled, prodded, manipulated, and x-rayed. I have spent a fortune on professional services, potions, creams, ointments, machines, and any sort of device to help me with the pain of my lower back. It has broken the bank and nothing has worked, and it was depressing. The Power Plate machine has been brilliant for me and I’m so pleased I bought one. It gave me my freedom back. With a Power Plate workout, you feel like you’ve achieved something without exhaustion, which is great if you’re injured.”

Amanda Davenport

“When you have an accident like I did, your life is completely turned upside down. Although I was very lucky and was able to be operated on, I lost all my muscle density and found it very hard to remain mobile and active. Power Plate training has been remarkable for my recovery and invaluable in building up my fitness level. It has given me back strength in my life and provides me with instant relief. The first time I experienced it, I knew I had to have one. I used to walk like a 90 year old woman but now can walk with just a stick and can even dance!

Marian Harris

“I am a physician who specialises in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. I see enormous potential for Power Plate as a modality for increasing strength, balance, and endurance in the medical arena. It will be useful not only in rehabilitation following trauma, strokes, and other debilitating illnesses, but also in decreasing the rate of deterioration in progressive neurological diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease. I can testify to its effectiveness as I am a Power Plate owner and user. I have been using Power Plate and have noted marked improvements in my balance, strength, endurance, and feeling of well being. Just 15 minutes three times a week has resulted in dramatic changes.”

Karen K Bloom, MD, FACP

“I suffered before, during, and after my pregnancy from lower back pain and knee pain. After my first 10 minutes on the Power Plate I felt the release from my lower back pain diminish, my knees had less discomfort. With a fulltime job, a baby and husband, Power Plate has made me feel more relaxed and not so tired so that I can enjoy my family life after a full day of sales calls.”

Annabelle S.

“A medical miracle. My pain has abated, I have much more energy, I am physically stronger and another amazing effect is that my circulation has improved dramatically.”

Jenny L

“My first bone density was done at the age of 48. I was in the low normal range and had no concerns. However, after hitting menopause at the age of 50, another bone density test showed I had lost 20% of my bone density in just 2 years. My doctor had never seen anyone lose bone so rapidly and prescribed the highest dose of Fosamax for my bones. I don't trust drugs or hormones and researched a natural means of building bone. I’ve exercised all my life. I’ve been an aerobic instructor and a spinning instructor. Currently I am a personal trainer and a Pilates instructor. So even though I exercise every day, I was still losing bone. I’m also very petite, a red head with fair skin and freckles and have scoliosis — all risk factors for osteoporosis. In December 2004, I began using the Power Plate three times a week. I believed if NASA used it for their astronauts to prevent bone loss while on space missions, then it should be effective for me. In August of 2005, eight months later, I had another bone density. I was amazed! My bone density had increased in the spine 3.5%. In the neck of the right hip, I had a 2.5% improvement. In the neck of the left hip, I had a small .4% increase. I attribute that to my scoliosis and putting more weight on my right side. I was hoping to stop any more bone loss but I actually built bone at a time when bone loss is most rapid for women. I also used no drugs or hormones. I am so grateful to Power Plate for such a wonderful machine! And I’m telling all my clients about it!”

Kay Smith

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