The connections keep coming. Vibration therapy ("mimics exercise") shakes up the microbiome in the gut, improving conditions for beneficial bacteria (by 17 fold), which makes more short-chain fatty acids (DHA, etc), which cuts down on inflammation (in body, arteries, heart, and brain).
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Some PD specific studies: flyinsoundcarpet.fi/lahteet...
I cannot imagine a vibration therapy. I am vibrating constantly!
Maybe the vibration would cancel your natural vibration to provide relief. A bit like waves cancel out each other?
Or maybe it's a much faster, smaller vibration that you don't really feel but works to reduce the inflammation that causes PD tremor? I think that's what the articles say. Nice to have a non-drug option for a change. And if it mimics exercise for those who can't exercise I'm all for it!
Me too. Will investigate possibilities. Where did this information originate from? US, Britain, or elsewhere?
I have been using one for 2 years love it!
Thanks! Can you tell me more? Does it feel good? Reduce symptoms?
I love it
I have increased muscle fitness with very little effort!!
Maintening fitness has to help our journey
Yes, can you tell us more? Thanks!
Has it helped? What has improved? Thank you 😊
Hi Connie
I’m a 64 year Old female Ryan is my grandson
I believe whether we have PD or not we are all getting older!
Maintenance for our bodies is important
The vibration machine has definitely helped to maintain my fitness!
And it’s so easy 😊
I sit with my legs on it for 10min doing arm exercises then stand on it for 3 minute s
I would still maintain walking or any other fitness regime you are doing
At least 3 or 4 times a week
The other recommendation is the leg master I’m only doing 30 a day and it s totally helped my pelvic floor!!!
Thank you so much! It’s great when we all share ideas on whats helpful, much appreciated!!😊
Yes I’m very appreciative of people sharing too 😊
What do you use?
I use a machine that retails for around $120
Back again JAS9......now having read the information.
I didn’t see any mention of the possible effects with respect to PD. Mostly the effectiveness was for diabetes. Just curious why PWP would see benefits. Forgive me if I missed something. I think this equipment would be expensive and I would happily make the investment if I saw some indication that PWP could/would benefit. My exercise is now very limited due to back problems and my balance. Desperation is settling in FAST.
I have back problems too. Try focusing not on what you can’t do but on what you CAN do. Increase slowly and incrementally, bit by bit. I do Tai Chi every day which is gentle and good for back problems. I also go to therapeutic yoga class at least once a week. Excellent for back issues. You will get better. Keep the faith - John G
Thanks for this. Have done all that but just can’t any more. Was boxing for 3 years too! Back pain is constant and increases with any activity including short walks. Balance difficulties increasing too. Not giving up but looking for alternatives!
Cheers. 👍
I switched from boxing to Tai Chi. Much better for me. Easier on the joints and builds strength slowly. Works on postural muscles. When I come home after 1.5 hr tai chi workout I lay on Bemer pad for 15 minutes. That usually alleviates back pain. Hope this helps - JG
Bird - I see you live in BC. My friend Wendy Lang is a wonderful Chi Gong teacher in Vancouver. If you’re interested I’ll hook you up - JG
Good point. I've added 2 PD studies. What I found very interesting in the new study is HOW and WHY it works. That's always an incentive for me.
Many consumer machines on Amazon are between $100-200 USD.
I think Parkinson’s and diabetes are linked in some way. Things that keep blood sugar levels down seem to benefit both so I wouldn’t be surprised if it helps both.
Here's a quote from the first article: " A 2016 systemic review of whole body vibration therapy in human patients with type 2 diabetes concluded there may be beneficial effects from the technique in terms of muscle strength and balance. However, outside of mobility and balance, there was insufficient evidence to support any other health claims."
Gee, it ONLY improved muscle strength, mobility, and balance! As a PwP, I'll take that!
Thanks for all this info. 🙋🏻♀️
I guess it is still doing what we can I purchased mine second hand but you can get new ones for around $120
Even if you sit with just your legs on it and do some arm excercises
It’s about keeping as fit as we can as best as we can
Thanks. You are right of course!
I wonder if iit might also help with constipation?
Thank you!
Biome and Butyrate Big News
Parkinson's disease breakthrough
Another interesting study. Nasal microbiome.
Study finds overabundance of opportunistic pathogens in the guts of persons with Parkinson's
How vibration therapy can alleviate tremors caused by Parkinson’s disease
