vibropower plate

[HazieC]

Hi I have just been talking to someone who has lymphedema in their legs and they have been using a vibropower plate to help reduce the swelling. Just wondering if anyone else on here has tried this and how they have got on with it?

[Jennymary]

If your Lymphodema is due to cancer DO NOT USE power plate, there is a slight chance if there's the minutest cancer cell in your body the power plate could 'wake it up' leaving you with a bigger problem than Lymphodema!!!

[HazieC in reply to Jennymary]

Hi Jenny

thank you for your reply. I am lucky in that I am a secondary sufferer due to an accident but many thanks for your advice it is worth knowing the potential risks for people in this situation.

[Lynora in reply to Jennymary]

Power plates or any form of exercise is better than nothing, and cannot cause harm (unless you fall off the power plate!) Exercise in moderation is good for everyone.

[Lynora]

If you know someone who has one, give it a go! It can be fun, but you may find it's not for you - there is no harm in trying.

It stimulates lymph drainage and venous return, and may make you giggle! It can relieve swelling, but should be used as part of a Lymphoedema management regime.

[HazieC in reply to Lynora]

Hi Lynora

thank you for your reply. I'm going to try to grab myself a bargain off ebay or somewhere and hopefully give it a go. I will also mention it my nurse when I see her next.

[Jennymary]

Hi Hazie, here in Bristol there is an Active Choices scheme which is the GP referral scheme for exercise, as your Lymphodema isn't cancer related it may be worth seeing if there's a similiar scheme in your area which would allow you to use a power plate without buying one

[gingaling_b]

I have the big round vibrapower machine. I use it occasionally as it's good fun watching n feeling everything jiggling about...it has known side effects on lympoedema do you'd need to either Google it or check with your Dr.

[HazieC]

Thank you all I will report back as to how I get on with this.