MEDICAL/REHABILITATION RELATED QUESTIONS

1. Is vibration training safe?
Yes. The WAVE utilizes a very specific frequency range that is both proven in research and safe and effective. Every object has a resonance frequency. For example, internal organs and the spine have a resonance frequency between 5 and 20 Hz. Any vibration at a frequency of less than 20 Hz is NOT recommended. The WAVE stays within the safe range. This is why countless hours of exercise has been performed using Whole Body Vibration and there has been no detrimental value.

2. I have knee pain that prevents me from exercising. How can the WAVE help me?
Various health professionals are using vibration training as part of their treatment plan. For any medical condition, we recommend consulting your physician prior to starting any exercise program. The WAVE can help by strengthening the muscles around your knee by putting less stress on them than conventional training.

3. I have osteoporosis. How can the WAVE help?
Vibration training helps by increasing the strength of your muscles. It’s well known that the strength of the bones is influenced by the strength of your muscles. WAVE vibration training is a safe and gentle way to achieve these strength gains. For further information, please go to the research section of this site for more information.

4. Are there people that can’t use the WAVE?
The contraindications that we list are not absolute. For example, diabetes is a contraindication for vibration training. However, vibration training has also been shown to be beneficial for those with diabetes. New research is also being done showing the positive effects of vibration training on some of these contraindications. To know whether WAVE vibration is best for you, we advise consulting a health professional utilizing the WAVE.

5. I have fibromyalgia and was told not to weight train. How does the WAVE help me?
An effective program for those with fibromyalgia will involve exercises that promote strength, flexibility and endurance. Vibration exercise has been shown to produce greater increases in flexibility over conventional training, with less stress on the joints. In addition, strength gains with vibration training are comparable to regular exercise, except the time to complete exercises is shorter. More importantly, WAVE vibration exercise has been shown to be gentle and safe, without putting undue stress on your joints. Consult your physician prior to starting any exercise program.

6. I have arthritis. Will the WAVE be helpful?
Exercise has shown to be beneficial for those with arthritis, with the goal of strengthening the muscles around the joints in keeping the area stabilized and to prevent further injury. WAVE vibration exercise minimizes stress on the joints, making it an ideal exercise solution. Various health professionals have incorporated vibration training into their treatment plans. Once you are screened by your health professional, they will be able to recommend the appropriate vibration treatment regimen for your particular condition.