Welcome to our Research Page. We love using our Osci Health, Stadium Platform and Port-a-Vibe whole body vibration machines. We are getting healthful results. We know now that whole body vibration machines and platforms are widely used to promote strength and to help heal a variety of symptoms and conditions.
It is widely researched and reported in scientific studies that moving and standing on WBV platforms increases bone density and muscle strength. Building new bone cells requires building new muscle tone. WBV exercise does just that, and does it faster than traditional weight resistance exercise regimes.
Using whole body vibration exercise machines improves athletic performance, endurance and recovery. This is well documented and continues to be a major topic for clinical trials. Rehabilitation and injury repair interest medical researchers and exercise physiologists.
There are expanding numbers of clinical trials. We will work to keep our list of current trials updated for you. Osteoporosis, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s disease, MS, arthritis, fibromyalgia, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis and obesity are just some of the medical conditions being researched.
The promising results tell us that whole body vibration technology use for exercise and wellness is here to stay.
Whole body vibration machines expand our personal choice for fitness and healing. WBV machines are tools that can help us stay well and live longer. We are excited to share research on whole body vibration.
Whole body vibration will change your mind about exercise … your body is the proof.
Marsha and Beverly
Clinical Trials
Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Postmenopausal Risk-Factors in Elderly Women; Study started in April 2008; Estimated study completion by August 2009.
Effects of Whole Body Vibration in People With Chronic Stroke; Study started in July 2009; Estimated study completion by June 2011.
Effect of Whole Body Vibration Therapy in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (WBV-JIA); Study started in February 2009; Estimated study completion by August 2012.
Effects of Whole Body Vibration in Elderly Patients Requiring Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study; Study started in October 2001; Estimated study completion by December 2009.
Whole Body Vibration Therapy in Participants With MS Related Balance Deficits; Study started in October 2006; study is ongoing.
Effect of Bone on Alpha Motor Neuron Excitability (EBAMNE); Study started in August 2009; Estimated study completion by February 2010.
The Influence of Vibration on Bone Mineral Density in Women Who Have Weak Bones After Menopause; Study started in November 2006; Estimated study completion by October 2009.
Resistance Exercise Training For Radically Treated Respiratory Cancer (REINFORCE); Study started in January 2009; Estimated study completion by December 2011.
Bone Health in Pediatric Crohn's Disease: A Low Magnitude Mechanical Stimulus Trial; Study started in February 2007; Estimated study completion by February 2011.
"VIBES" - Low Magnitude Mechanical Stimulation to Improve Bone Mineral Density; Study started in February 2007; Estimated study completion by March 2010.
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Fitness / Training
Lamont HS, Cramer JT, Bemben DA, Shehab RL, Anderson MA, Bemben MG. "Effects of Adding Whole Body Vibration to Squat Training on Isometric Force/Time Characteristics." J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Nov 17. [Epub ahead of print]
Vissers D, Baeyens JP, Truijen S, Ides K, Vercruysse CC, Van Gaal L. "The effect of whole body vibration short-term exercises on respiratory gas exchange in overweight and obese women." Phys Sportsmed. 2009 Oct;37(3):88-94.
Da Silva-Grigoletto ME, Vaamonde DM, Castillo E, Poblador MS, García-Manso JM, Lancho JL. "Acute and cumulative effects of different times of recovery from whole body vibration exposure on muscle performance." J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Oct;23(7):2073-82.
McBride JM, Nuzzo JL, Dayne AM, Israetel MA, Nieman DC, Triplett NT. "Effect of an Acute Bout of Whole Body Vibration Exercise on Muscle Force Output and Motor Neuron Excitability." J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Oct 7. [Epub ahead of print]
Van Erck A, Vanden Bossche L, Witvrouw E, Van der Kelen V, Wojtowicz I, Adriaenssen J, De Camps T, Van Mieghem S, De Muynck M, Rimbaut S, Parlevliet T, Vanderstraeten G. "Effect of whole body vibration on intracompartmental pressure in the lower leg." J Orthop Sci. 2009 Sep;14(5):618-22. Epub 2009 Oct 3.
Fjeldstad C, Palmer IJ, Bemben MG, Bemben DA. "Whole-body vibration augments resistance training effects on body composition in postmenopausal women." Maturitas. May 20, 2009;63(1):79-83. Epub Apr 21, 2009.
Rhea MR, Kenn JG. "The effect of acute applications of whole-body vibration on the iTonic platform on subsequent lower-body power output during the back squat." J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Jan;23(1):58-61.
Adams JB, Edwards D, Serviette D, Bedient AM, Huntsman E, Jacobs KA, Del Rossi G, Roos BA, Signorile JF. "Optimal frequency, displacement, duration, and recovery patterns to maximize power output following acute whole-body vibration." J Strength Cond Res. Jan 2009;23(1):237-45.
Kemertzis MA, Lythgo ND, Morgan DL, Galea MP. "Ankle flexors produce peak torque at longer muscle lengths after whole-body vibration." Med Sci Sports Exerc. Nov 2008;40(11):1977-83. [Epub ahead of print edition on Oct 8, 2008]
Jacobs PL, Burns P. "Acute Enhancement of Lower-Extremity Dynamic Strength and Flexibility with Whole-Body Vibration." J Strength Cond Res. 2008 Sep 26.
Silva HR, Couto BP, Szmuchrowski LA. "Effects of mechanical vibration applied in the opposite direction of muscle shortening on maximal isometric strength." J Strength Cond Res. 2008 Jul;22(4):1031-6.
Dolny DG, Reyes GF. "Whole body vibration exercise: training and benefits." Curr Sports Med Rep. 2008 May-Jun;7(3):152-7.
Melnyk M.; B. Kofler, M. Faist, M. Hodapp, A. Gollhofer. Effect of a Whole-Body Vibration Session on Knee Stability. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 2008 Apr 9.
Cochrane, D.J.; S.R. Stannard, A.J. Sargeant, J. Rittweger. "The rate of muscle temperature increase during acute whole-body vibration exercise." European Journal of Applied Physiology 2008 Apr. 8
Maloney-Hinds, C., J.S. Petrofsky, and G. Zimmerman. "The effect of 30 Hz vs. 50 Hz passive vibration and duration of vibration on skin blood flow in the arm." Medical Science Monitor. 2008 Mar. 14(3):CR112-116.
Annino G., E. Padua, C. Castagna, V.D. Salvo, S. Minichella, O. Tsarpela, V. Manzi, S. D'Ottavio. "Effect of whole body vibration training on lower limb performance in selected high-level ballet students." The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2007 Nov. 21(4):1072-6.
Delecluse, C., M. Roelants, and S. Verschueren. "Strength Increase after Whole-Body Vibration Compared with Resistance Training." Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 35, No. 6, pp. 1033–1041, 2003. [PDF]
Cardinale, M. and J. Lim. "Electromyography Activity of Vastus Lateralis Muscle During Whole Body Vibrations of Different Frequencies." Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Vol. 17, No. 3, 2003, pg. 621-624. [PDF]
Rittweger, J., et al. "Oxygen Uptake in Whole Body Vibration Exercise: Influence of Vibration Frequency, Amplitude and External Load." International Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 23, 2002, pg. 428-432. [abstract]
Bosco, C., et al. "New Trends in Training Science: The Use of Vibrations for Enhancing Performance." New Studies in Athletics, Vol. 14, No.4, 1999, pg.55-62. [PDF]
Bosco, C., R. Colli, E. Introini, M. Cardinale, M. Iacovelli', J. Tihanyi, S.P. von Duvillard, A. Viru. "Adaptive Responses of Human Skeletal Muscle to Vibration Exposure." Clinical Physiology, Vol. 19, No. 2, Feb. 1999, pg. 183.[PDF]
Bosco, C., et al. "The Influence of Whole Body Vibration on Jumping Performance." Biology of Sport, Vol. 15, No. 3, 1998, pg. 157-164. [PDF]
Mark, A., et al. "Metabolic and Cardiovascular Responses During Whole Body Vibration Exercise: a Pilot Study." Poster presentation of research. [PDF]
Bosco, C., et al. "The Influence of Whole Body Vibration on the Mechanical Behaviour of Skeletal Muscle." Research paper. [PDF]
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Rehab
Ness LL, Field-Fote EC. "Effect of whole-body vibration on quadriceps spasticity in individuals with spastic hypertonia due to spinal cord injury." Restor Neurol Neurosci. 2009;27(6):621-31.
Hand J, Verscheuren S, Osternig L. "A comparison of whole-body vibration and resistance training on total work in the rotator cuff." J Athl Train. 2009 Sep-Oct;44(5):469-74.
Ness L.L., Field-Fote E.C. "Whole-body vibration improves walking function in individuals with spinal cord injury: A pilot study." Gait Posture. Jul 31, 2009. [Epub ahead of print]
Bakker EW, Verhagen AP, van Trijffel E, Lucas C, Koes BW. "Spinal mechanical load as a risk factor for low back pain: a systematic review of prospective cohort studies." Spine. Apr 15, 2009;34(8):E281-93.
Trans T, Aaboe J, Henriksen M, Christensen R, Bliddal H, Lund H. "Effect of whole body vibration exercise on muscle strength and proprioception in females with knee osteoarthritis." Knee. Jan 13, 2009.
Moezy, Azar; Gholamreza Olyaei, Mohammadreza Hadian, Mohammad Razi, and Soghrat Faghihzadeh. "A Comparative Study of Whole Body Vibration Training and Conventional Training on Knee Proprioception and Postural Stability after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction" British Journal of Sports Medicine. Online: 2008 Jan. 8.
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Wellness
Liphardt AM, Mündermann A, Koo S, Bäcker N, Andriacchi TP, Zange J, Mester J, Heer M. "Vibration training intervention to maintain cartilage thickness and serum concentrations of cartilage oligometric matrix protein (COMP) during immobilization." Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2009 Sep 1; Epub ahead of print.
Christiansen BA. "Whole-body vibration and weight loss: truth or consequence?" Int J Obes (Lond). 2009 Mar;33(3):384; author reply 382-3. Epub Jan 20, 2009.
Maddalozzo GF, Iwaniec UT, Turner RT, Rosen CJ, Widrick JJ. "Whole-body vibration slows the acquisition of fat in mature female rats." Int J Obes (Lond). Sep 2008;32(9):1348-54. Epub Jul 29, 2008.
Otsuki T, Takanami Y, Aoi W, Kawai Y, Ichikawa H, Yoshikawa T. "Arterial stiffness acutely decreases after whole-body vibration in humans." Acta Physiol (Oxf). Epub May 29, 2008.
Goto K, Takamatsu K. "Hormone and lipolytic responses to whole body vibration in young men." Jpn J Physiol. Oct 2005;55(5):279-84. Epub Nov 8, 2005.
Cardinale, M. "The Effects of Vibration on Human Performance and Hormonal Profile." Doctoral thesis, Semmelweis University, 2002. [PDF]
Kalu, D.N., et al. "How Cancellous and Cortical Bones Adapt to Loading and Growth Hormone." Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions, 2000, Vol. 1, No. 1, pg. 19-23.
Bosco, C., et al. "Hormonal Responses to Whole-Body Vibration in Men." European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2000, pg. 449-454.
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Aging
Soiza RL. Letter to the Editor: "Optimising whole body vibration training for use in older people." Age Ageing. 2009 Nov 12. [Epub ahead of print]
"Vibration physical exercises as the rehabilitation in gerontology."[Article in Russian] Adv Gerontol. 2009;22(2):337-42.
Kemmler W, V Stengel S, Mayer S, Niedermayer M, Hentschke C, Kalender WA. Z Gerontol Geriatr. "Effect of whole body vibration on the neuromuscular performance of females 65 years and older : One-year results of the controlled randomized ELVIS study."
[Article in German] 2009 Oct 1; Epub ahead of print.
Furness T.P., Maschette W.E. "Influence of whole body vibration platform frequency on neuromuscular performance of community-dwelling older adults." J Strength Cond Res., Aug 2009, 23(5):1508-13.
Kaeding TS. "Sarcopenia and whole body vibration training: An overview."
Z Gerontol Geriatr. Epub 2008 Aug 29. [Article in German]
Rees SS, Murphy AJ, Watsford ML. "Effects of whole body vibration on postural steadiness in an older population." J Sci Med Sport. Epub Jun 10, 2008.
Kawanabe K, Kawashima A, Sashimoto I, Takeda T, Sato Y, Iwamoto J. "Effect of whole-body vibration exercise and muscle strengthening, balance, and walking exercises on walking ability in the elderly." Keio J Med. Mar 2007;56(1):28-33.
Bruyere, O., et al. "Controlled Whole Body Vibrations Improve Health Related Quality of Life in Elderly Patients." Research article abstract.
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Medical
Belavý DL, Miokovic T, Armbrecht G, Rittweger J, Felsenberg D. "Resistive vibration exercise reduces lower limb muscle atrophy during 56-day bed-rest." J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact. 2009 Oct-Dec;9(4):225-35.
Thompson, Sylvia. "Green light for exercise." The Irish Times. 2009, Nov 24.
Schyns F, Paul L, Finlay K, Ferguson C, Noble E. Vibration therapy in multiple sclerosis: a pilot study exploring its effects on tone, muscle force, sensation and functional performance. Clin Rehabil. Sep 2009;23(9):771-81. Epub Jun 26, 2009.
Alentorn-Geli E, Padilla J, Moras G, Lázaro Haro C, Fernández-Solà J. "Six weeks of whole-body vibration exercise improves pain and fatigue in women with fibromyalgia." J Altern Complement Med. Oct 2008;14(8):975-81.
Rietschel E, van Koningsbruggen S, Fricke O, Semler O, Schoenau E. "Whole body vibration: a new therapeutic approach to improve muscle function in cystic fibrosis?" Int J Rehabil Res. 2008 Sep;31(3):253-6.
Semler, O.; O. Fricke, K. Vezyroglou, C. Stark, A. Stabrey, E. Schoenau. "Results of a prospective pilot trial on mobility after whole body vibration in children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta." Clinical Rehabilitation. May 2008; 22(5):387-94.
Reichardt, Christian. "Whole Body Vibration and Scoliosis Treatment." The American Chiropractor. April 2008:48-50.
Semler, O., O. Fricke, K. Vezyroglou, C. Stark, E. Schoenau. "Preliminary results on the mobility after whole body vibration in immobilized children and adolescents." J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact 2007; 7(1):77-81.
Tihanyi, T.K., M. Horváth, G. Fazekas, T. Hortobágyi and J. Tihanyi. "One session of whole body vibration increases voluntary muscle strength transiently in patients with stroke." Clinical Rehabilitation 2007. Vol. 21: 782–793.
Haas, Christian T., Stephan Turbanski, Kirn Kessler and Dietmar Schmidtbleicher. "The effects of random whole-body-vibration on motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease." NeuroRehabilitation 21, 2006: 29–36.
Price, Kelly. Article in the Nashville Medical News. "MS and WBV: A Promising Combination." October 2006.
Schuhfried, Othmar, C. Mittermaier, T. Jovanovic, K. Pieber and T. Paternostro-Sluga. "Effects of whole-body vibration in patients with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study." Clinical Rehabilitation 2005. Vol. 19: 834-842.
Fontana, Tania L., Carolyn A. Richardson, and Warren R. Stanton. "The effect of weightbearing exercise with low frequency, whole body vibration on lumbosacral proprioception: A pilot study on normal subjects." Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 2005: Vol. 51.
Turbanski S, Haas CT, Schmidtbleicher D, Friedrich A, Duisberg P. "Effects of random whole-body vibration on postural control in Parkinson's disease." Research in Sports Medicine, 2005, Jul - Sep, Vol. 13, No. 3, pg. 243-56.
van Nes, Ilse J.W., et al. "Short-Term Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Postural Control in Unilateral Chronic Stroke Patients: Preliminary Evidence." Abstract from the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 83, No. 11, Nov. 2004, pg. 867-873.
Verschueren, S., M. Roelants, C. Delecluse, S. Swinnen, D. Vanderschueren and S. Boonen. "Effect of 6-Month Whole Body Vibration Training on Hip Density, Muscle Strength, and Postural Control in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study." Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Vol. 19, March 2004, pg. 352-359.
Lenhardt, M.L., et al. "Use of High-Frequency and Muscle Vibration in the Treatment of Tinnitus." International Tinnitus Journal, 2003, Vol. 9, No. 1, pg. 32-36.
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Bone Health / Osteoporosis
Humphries B, Fenning A, Dugan E, Guinane J, MacRae K. "Whole-body vibration effects on bone mineral density in women with or without resistance training." Aviat Space Environ Med. 2009 Dec;80(12):1025-31.
de Zepetnek JO, Giangregorio LM, Craven BC. "Whole-body vibration as potential intervention for people with low bone mineral density and osteoporosis: a review." J Rehabil Res Dev. 2009;46(4):529-42.
Rittweger J, Beller G, Armbrecht G, Mulder E, Buehring B, Gast U, Dimeo F, Schubert H, de Haan A, Stegeman DF, Schiessl H, Felsenberg D. "Prevention of bone loss during 56 days of strict bed rest by side-alternating resistive vibration exercise." Bone 2009 Sep 2; Epub ahead of print.
von Stengel S, Kemmler W, Mayer S, Engelke K, Klarner A, Kalender WA. "Effect of whole body vibration exercise on osteoporotic risk factors." Dtsch Med Wochenschr [article in German]. Jul 2009;134(30):1511-6. Epub Jul 14, 2009.
Sehmisch S, Galal R, Kolios L, Tezval M, Dullin C, Zimmer S, Stuermer KM, Stuermer EK. "Effects of low-magnitude, high-frequency mechanical stimulation in the rat osteopenia model." Osteoporos Int. Mar 13, 2009.
Ezenwa B, Burns E, Wilson C. "Multiple vibration intensities and frequencies for bone mineral density improvement." Conference Proceedings, IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2008;1:4186-9.
Rubin, Clinton T. "Contraindications and Potential Dangers of the Use of Vibration as a Treatment for Osteoporosis and other Musculoskeletal Diseases." Published April 2007.
Gilsanz, Vicente, Tishya AL Wren, Monique Sanchez, Frederick Dorey, Stefan Judex, and Clinton Rubin. "Low-Level, High-Frequency Mechanical Signals Enhance Musculoskeletal Development of Young Women With Low BMD." Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Vol. 21, No. 9, 2006.
Rubin, Clinton, Stefan Judex, Yi-Xian Qin. "Low-level mechanical signals and their potential as a non-pharmacological intervention for osteoporosis." Age and Ageing. 2006; 35-S2: ii32–ii36.
Rubin, Janet; Clinton Rubin, Christopher Rae Jacobs. "Molecular pathways mediating mechanical signaling in bone." Gene. 2006 Feb 15. 367: 1-16.
Verschueren, S., M. Roelants, C. Delecluse, S. Swinnen, D. Vanderschueren and S. Boonen. "Effect of 6-Month Whole Body Vibration Training on Hip Density, Muscle Strength, and Postural Control in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study." Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Vol. 19, March 2004, pg. 352-359.
Barry, Patrick L. quot;Good Vibrations: A New Treatment Under Study by NASA-funded Doctors Could Reverse Bone Loss Experienced by Astronauts in Space." Science @ NASA Web site, Nov. 2, 2001.
Bosco, C., R. Colli, E. Introini, M. Cardinale, M. Iacovelli', J. Tihanyi, S.P. von Duvillard, A. Viru. "Adaptive Responses of Human Skeletal Muscle to Vibration Exposure." Clinical Physiology, Vol. 19, No. 2, Feb. 1999, pg. 183.[PDF]
Schießl, H., J. Willnecker. "New Insights about the Relationship between Bone Strength and Muscle Strength." Paper abstract.[PDF]
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General Information
"Vibration and the Neuromuscular System." Educational article from the Perth Integrated Health Clinic.
Rittweger J. "Vibration as an exercise modality: how it may work, and what its potential might be." Eur J Appl Physiol. 2009 Dec. 12. [Epub ahead of print]
Rauch F. "Vibration therapy." Dev Med Child Neurol. 2009 Oct;51. Suppl 4:166-8.
Belav, D.L.; J.A. Hides, S.J. Wilson, W. Stanton, F.C. Dimeo, J. Rittweger, D. Felsenberg, C.A. Richardson. "Resistive simulated weightbearing exercise with whole body vibration reduces lumbar spine deconditioning in bed-rest." Spine. 2008 Mar. 1. 33,(5): E121-31.
Hazell, T.J., J.M. Jakobi, K.A. Kenno. "The effects of whole-body vibration on upper- and lower-body EMG during static and dynamic contractions." Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 2007 Dec. 32(6): 1156-63.
Reichardt, Christian H. "Vibrational Therapy: How does it work for exercise?" The American Chiropractor July 2007.
Bruce, Robert Douglas, III. "The Problem of Bone Loss During Space Flight and the Need for More Effective Treatments to Make a Mission to Mars Safer." May 28, 2002. Literature Review.
Raloff, Janet. "Medicinal EMFs: Harnessing Electric and Magnetic Fields for Healing and Health." Science News, Vol. 156, No. 20, 1999, pg. 316.
Griffin, M.J. "Biodynamic Response To Whole-Body Vibration." The Shock and Vibration Digest 1981. Vol. 13; 3-12.
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