Vibration Plate query

[WeaverShaz]

As well as having moderate to severe Aortic Stenosis, I have early Parkinsons and osteoarthritis. I need to get fitter and improve my balance and muscle tone and thought a vibration plate may be useful. I checked first with my GP and, although she admitted she didn't know much about them, she advised against it, mainly for that reason. Has anyone here used one or are they contraindicated for people with heart problems? Thanks.

[AyrshireK]

When Not to Use Vibration Plates from allvibrationplates.com/vibr...

Not everyone can enjoy the benefits of a vibration plate workout in the same way and there can be some side effects. It is a shame that some people need to miss out but there are some situations in which it makes sense to avoid this type of exercise due to the obvious and possible side effects.

For example, if you suffer from any sort of medical condition then you will definitely want to speak to your doctor before going and doing this, which is the same as with any type of workout

The following are some of the conditions that will usually exclude people from using vibration machines:

Cardio-vascular disease

Being pregnant

Have hip or knee replacements

Diabetes

Acute thrombosis

Recovering from recent surgical procedure

Epilepsy

Migraines

Acute hernia

Cancer or tumour present

Having a pacemaker fitted.

It is also possible that using one of these machines for too long or too regularly could lead to extra stress being placed on your spine. However, it is worth pointing out that many people all over the world now use these vibration plates without any problems or side effects.

As usual, if you are in doubt about whether or not they are right for you it makes sense to get some expert medical advice.

Katie

[WeaverShaz in reply to AyrshireK]

Thanks Katie. I have one and a half replacement knees, so together with my other issues I guess that rights it off for me.

[Qualipop in reply to WeaverShaz]

For some reason I can't reply to your original post. I'm disabled with spinal issues as well as heart problems; I can't stand more than a few minutes and I wondered the same. After reading something very similar to eh above I decided the same; not advisable . So I'm thinking of one of the pedal machines that you can use with either feet or hands.

[Essexp]

Hi

I gather this is a little old but hey here it goes.

I was diagnosed three Or four years ago ( so much has happened to me in cant keep track) with a heart condition and I'm on daily meds.

The Dr unfortunately never told me anything so I had to see for myself what I could and couldn't do.

Only recently I found that you should not use it, but there is no actual research to provide evidence why not. IE use the vibrations machine.

I have actually been using my machine which is now 8 years old. I use it on a low setting and for ten minutes. I actually find it helps if I have done some heavy lifting or too much shopping. I use it within minutes of doing that and I find it helps my body.

I literally just stand move my body side ways to affect my hips turn both ways.

Unfortunately my machine is on its way out though. Last time I used it, it stopped working few times.

It's all about your Individual body your needs what you know you can and can't do. I can't do my full on work outs like I used to..running I can't so this machine and Yoga is all I can do.

Hope this helps.

Take care