A new craze has been sweeping the health, fitness, and wellness industry. Whole Body Vibration (WBV) consists of vibrating platforms that move in multiple directions to stimulate muscle activity and bone strength. Many wellness centers and fitness centers in Long Beach have included WBV into their programs. Personally the rehabilitation results I have seen for myself and my patients speak volumes (see below for local centers that offer WBV).

Not just another fad, there are numerous research publications showing positive results with:

* Postmenopausal women bone density
* Muscle and joint proprioception or “balance”
* Joint injury
* Hormone levels such as Growth Hormone

Whole body vibration was explored by Russian scientist Vladimir Nazarov, who tested vibration on astronauts in an effort to decrease the loss of muscle and bone mass in space. He observed a substantial increase in flexibility and strength after the application of vibrations in the athletes he studied (Kunnemeyer & Smidtbleicher, 1997)

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Dr. Michael Day, D.C., is a holistic chiropractor and exercise physiologist at the Advanced Wellness Center. He finds joy in his work each day giving hope and help to those with complicated health needs. He has shadowed with some of the top wellness and sports doctors in the country and is excited to bring these unique views on health to Long Beach.

Day has worked professional surfing, triathlon, and roller derby events. He is an avid surfer, outdoorsman, and drummer. He currently lives with his wife Lael in Belmont Shore.

References

(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.)
(Bosco, C., et al. “Hormonal Responses to Whole-Body Vibration in Men.” European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2000, pg. 449-454.)

http://www.lbpost.com/michael/6113

Here are some abstracts from independent studies conducted on the effects of whole body vibration exercise on humans.  To view these studies,  please click on the link.  Either the file will automatically download or it will open another link window.  Click on that link and the file should automatically download to your computer.  If you have any trouble, please let us know using the comment section below, or email us.

Acute physical effects of wbv

Adaptive responses of skeletal muscle to wbv

Overview of studies of long term wbv exercise

Overview of studies of short term wbv exercise

Effect of wbv on performance and balance

Effect of wbv on muscular performance, balance and bone

Effect of wbv on incontinence

Hormonal responses to wbv in men

Influence of wbv on mechanical behaviour of skeletal muscle

Treatment of chronic lower back pain with wbv

New trends in training science

International journal of sports medicine study

Comparison of strength increase after wbv / resistance training

University of Texas – Medical Branch study

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