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Before March 2004, the Vibrogym was formally referred to as Powerplate. Research before this time mentioning Powerplate has been actually performed on the VibroGym platform. The product now marketed as Powerplate is a different product and no longer features the high quality Dutch engineering and construction of the VibroGym.

Strength

The Vibrogym increases leg strength in young women

Whole-body-vibration-induced increase in leg muscle activity during different squat exercises

Roelants M., Verschueren SMP., Delecluse C., Levin O., Stijnen V. (2006)

‘WBV and the reflexive muscle contraction it provokes, has the potential to induce strength gain in knee extensors of previously untrained females to the same extent as resistance training at moderate intensity. It was clearly shown that strength increases after WBV training are not attributable to a placebo effect.’

The Vibrogym increases leg strength in older women

Strength increase after whole-body vibration compared with resistance training

Delecluse C., Roelants M., Verschueren SMP. (2003)

'In conclusion, muscle strength and speed of movement of knee extensors and counter-movement jump performance increased significantly in older women after 24 weeks of WBV training.'

The Vibrogym increases leg strength with weights for soccer players

Electromyographic reponce during whole-body-vibrations of different frequencies with progressive external loads

Moras G., Tous J., Munoz CJ., Padulles JM., Vallejo L.

In conclusion, WBV at 30 Hz transmitted through a vibration platform in half squat position without any additional load significantly increased the normalised EMGrms activity of all muscle portions studied compared with the nonvibrating condition of the same position.

VibroGym (previously known as Powerplate) stimulates recovery after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. (pdf doc)

J.D. Bastian, W.Franz

Power-Plate (previously known as Powerplate) stimulates recovery after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture

Lutrina Klinik, Department of Knee Surgery, Kaiserslautern, Germany

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

The VibroGym can help reduce Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and speed the recovery of muscle power after intense exercise.

The role of vibratory massage on treating delayed onset muscle soreness

Pietzsch FJG. University of Brighton (2004) (MSWord file)

'The findings within this study suggest that vibratory massage may also be a useful rehabilitation intervention for those individuals who suffer from delayed onset muscle soreness. This would have implications upon employment of masseurs and open a debate to determine their necessity. In turn this may make the role of masseurs redundant and reduce on-going rehabilitation costs.'

Fitness

The VibroGym improved a number of key measures of fitness for post-menopausal over 6 months

Effect of 6 month whole body vibration training on hip density, musclke strength and postural control in postmenopausal women: A randomised controlled pilot study

Verschueren SMP., Roelants M., Delecluse C., Swimmen S., Vanderschueren D., Boonen S. (2004)

'In healthy postmenopausal women, a 24-week whole body vibration program is feasible and able to modify muscle strength, balance, and hip bone density which are well-recognized risk fact

Balance and Flexibility

The VibroGym can help improve strength, balance and flexibility in geriatrics in 6 weeks

Bautmans I., Van Hees E., Lemper J., Mets T. (2005)

'We can conclude that 6 weeks static WBV exercises are feasible in elderly with limited functional dependency, and might be beneficial for balance and mobility.'

Muscle Activity

'The use of whole-body vibration as a warm-up procedure should be considered for coaches, and for strength and conditioning coaches in particular.'

Prue Cormie, Russell S. Deane, N. Travis Triplett, and Jeffrey M. McBride (Pdf doc)

The VibroGym can increase BMR with little exercise and massage in 6 weeks

Metabolic Study (2003)

The difference which really jumped out in the out comes was the vibration group experienced an 18% increase in resting metabolism while the control group showed a 2% decline.

Anti-Cellulitis

Fighting cellulite - MSWord document

Sanaderm Health Clinic - Germany (2004)