Power Plate’s three-dimensional vibration rapidly activates the muscles and increases muscular work. At the same time, blood flow, oxygen consumption and metabolism increase. The mechanical loading transmitted to the skeleton activates cells involved in bone metabolism and remodelling, together with the signalling pathways that regulate them.
In a randomized controlled trial, six months of regular vibration training improved lower-limb muscle performance and bone mineral density in the lumbar spine and femur in postmenopausal women with low bone density. The training can also improve muscle strength and balance, which are important in preventing falls and related fractures.
The training can also improve muscle strength and balance, which are important in preventing falls and related fractures.
A 2024 overview of systematic reviews concluded that current evidence does not yet establish a clear and definitive advantage of whole-body vibration for improving bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. WBV may still have potential value in helping maintain bone mineral density, but higher-quality research is needed.
In osteoporosis, Power Plate training aims to support muscle strength, balance, functional capacity and mechanical loading of the skeleton as part of comprehensive care, adequate nutrition and other strength and weight-bearing exercise.
BINDEX BONE DENSITY SCAN
Would you like to know how healthy your bones are? The Bindex bone density scan provides a quick, painless and radiation-free way to assess your bone health – in just a few minutes.
Bindex measures the cortical thickness of the tibia and uses this measurement together with other background information to estimate bone mineral density in the hip region. The result can help identify an increased risk of osteoporosis and determine whether a medical assessment or a more detailed DXA scan is needed.
You can also read more about the technology and research behind Bindex on the official Bindex website.
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