{"id":1708,"date":"2025-06-06T13:38:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T10:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerbodyhelsinki.fi\/joint-conditions\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T22:38:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T19:38:48","slug":"joint-conditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerbodyhelsinki.fi\/en\/joint-conditions\/joint-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Osteoarthritis, joint stiffness and changes following an injury can reduce mobility and make everyday activities more difficult. Strengthening the muscles surrounding a joint is an important part of rehabilitation, as strong muscles support the joint and reduce the strain placed on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power Plate enables both supported static exercises and controlled movements with light external resistance. Vibration enhances muscle activation. Increased muscle activity also stimulates circulation and metabolism in the area being trained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OSTEOARTHRITIS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Osteoarthritis can lead to reduced movement due to stiffness, muscle weakness and increased strain on the joint. Training aims to strengthen the muscles supporting the joint, maintain mobility and make everyday movement easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 2025 review<\/a> examined 16 randomised controlled trials involving 589 people with knee osteoarthritis. Combining vibration training with conventional rehabilitation reduced knee pain and increased knee extensor strength more than rehabilitation exercises alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another review of 14 randomised controlled trials<\/a> found that adding vibration training to strengthening exercises produced greater improvements in knee function, mobility and thigh muscle strength than strengthening exercises alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JOINT STIFFNESS AND REDUCED MOBILITY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a joint is stiff or its use feels uncertain, training can begin with small, supported movements. Vibration activates the muscles even during static exercises, allowing the joint to be strengthened without large ranges of motion or heavy weights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As rehabilitation progresses, controlled movements are added to improve joint mobility, muscle strength, and control of the body and its movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REHABILITATION AFTER AN INJURY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After a joint injury, muscle strength and movement control may remain reduced for a long time. Power Plate training enables the muscles surrounding the joint to be activated effectively, while the level of resistance can be increased gradually as rehabilitation progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a study published in 2026<\/a>, vibration training reduced the load placed on the inner part of the knee during walking after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. This is a promising finding, but it reflects a short-term biomechanical effect during walking and does not, on its own, prove that vibration training prevents osteoarthritis in the long term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

REHABILITATION AFTER SURGERY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Training after surgery must always begin according to the instructions provided by the treating physician and rehabilitation team. At the appropriate stage, Power Plate can be incorporated into rehabilitation to restore muscle strength, mobility and normal movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Positive results have been reported from the use of vibration training in rehabilitation following knee replacement surgery. Training is planned individually according to the type of surgery, stage of recovery and any remaining movement limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power Plate training does not replace medical assessment of a joint condition, pain management, physiotherapy or any other necessary treatment. However, it can be used alongside them as individually tailored exercise to help relieve pain and support muscle strength, mobility and functional ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to strengthen your joints and move with greater confidence? Book an individual Power Plate training session<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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