History of Whole Body Vibration Technology 

Whole body vibration technology used for execise and therapy was developed by the Russian and American space programs to meet the exercise needs of astronauts. Living in zero gravity gives bones and muscles the message they are not needed. There is nothing to push against. The result of being in zero gravity is a significant and rapid loss of muscle mass and bone density. Space researchers created various contraptions trying to imitate gravity. Whole body vibration technology is the solution.

Space scientists shared their results with medical scientists and research began anew to explore other healthful applications for whole body vibration technology. Medical-use whole body vibration machines appeared in hospitals and rehabilitation gyms. Clinical studies revealed shorter recovery times for joint injuries. Whole body vibration technology simultaneously tones muscle and improves flexibility and builds bone density.

Women and men with osteoporosis, using whole body vibration machines, built new bone faster than with traditional weight bearing exercise. Researchers found whole body vibration exercise programs were easier for participants to maintain than conventional weight lifting exercise regimes. These and many other research results are presented on our Research page.

Scientists doing the early research into whole body vibration technology made their own vibrating platforms. They researched the safety and usefulness of different vibration speeds and established a range speeds, Hertz, that produced healthy results.

Medical-use whole body vibration therapy and exercise machines were manufactured. Scientists and medical researchers investigated the effect of whole body vibration exercise and therapy on conditions like osteoporosis, ankle and knee injuries and joint pain. Today scientists are discovering positive outcomes for symptom reduction of cerebral palsy, Parkinson's, strokes, multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia.

These studies attracted the attention of sports medicine professionals. The focus of research on the benefits whole body vibration expanded into athletic performances. Athletes using whole body vibration training techniques became stronger, moved faster, increased their endurance, and experienced swifter recovery from fatigue. Whole body vibration exercise machines are now used in many professional athletic training centers. 

Our Osci Health, Stadium Vibrating Platform and Port-a-vibe machines are sturdy and reliable. Today's manufacturing capabilities can reproduce WBV technology without the high price tags of the old medical models. Our wbv machines and platforms are safe and easy to use. They deliver the range of speeds proven to create positive results. Consumers now can have all the benefits of whole body vibration technology in their home without those high price tags.

It is important to understand that whole body vibration is not a machine. Whole body vibration is a technology. Whole body vibration is the Hertz delivered to muscle cells, causing them to involuntarily and rapidly contract and expand. This fast-twitch movement increases the resistance your muscles are pushing against. When this technology is applied in machines used for exercise and therapy, the proven result is stronger muscles and bones.