Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a debilitating disease, which can affect the musculoskeletal system, particularly the hip, spine and wrist. If left untreated, osteoporosis can proceed until a bone breaks.

Exercise is an excellent preventative method in dealing with the disability associated with the progression of osteoporosis. Weight-bearing and resistance-training exercises are often recommended.

Exercise is an excellent preventative method in dealing with the disability associated with the progression of osteoporosis. Weight-bearing and resistance-training exercises are often recommended. However, with traditional vigorous exercise programs, there is a lack of long-term compliance in addition to having the potential to increase the risk of fracture. Whole body vibration exercise can be seen as an excellent alternative or complement to regular training, allowing an individual to effortlessly achieve similar results to conventional training in less time, thereby increasing compliance.

Mechanical stress produced by muscle contractions plays a significant role in the maintenance of bone strength. WAVE vibration exercise’s ability to improve muscle force and power, may be an effective strategy for preventing the onset and progression of osteoporosis.

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