Vibration Platform

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posted by pysjai
on 5 May 2017 at 19:44

Has anyone used a vibration platform? I am aware that some gyms now have them available. Does a 10-minute standing session count as “fast exercise”? I am 73, suffer from osteoarthritis in spine, hips and knees. According to the NHS website, it looks like using a vibration platform can be helpful for OA suffered in increasing muscle tone, increasing joint flexibility, and somewhat decreasing pain. I have had a platform for several years, but I have rarely used it for daily consecutive sessions, so didn’t notice any effect. Decided to make a commitment to using it regularly. Did a 10 minute session – just standing – on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, I could barely hobble around. On Thursday morning, I seemed to be back to normal, so did a 10-minute session on Thursday and today. A bit of stiffness in my hips, but otherwise OK. I would be very interested in hearing your experience and views.
posted by Mixnmatch
on 5 May 2017 at 21:56

I only used one once, while on a trial membership at a local gym, but I have no idea whether the benefits resemble HIIT. I would imagine it is a lot less impact and certainly likely to be more beneficial than doing no exercise.
posted by 1942desperate
on 6 May 2017 at 06:29

Hi I was advised to use a vibration platform after a very debilitating hospital stay.
I use it every morning and have found my balance and general ability to stand has greatly improved.
I also have arthritis in both knees and need a double knee replacement which I am working towards so this is the only excercise I can handle at the moment.
posted by pysjai
on 6 May 2017 at 10:27

Hi – Thanks so much for your reply. Hearing that someone else with OA is using a platform helps me to stick with it! I am planning to restart my biweekly (20minute, gentle!) swimming next week. Best of luck with your knee surgery.
posted by Jande9
on 24 May 2017 at 05:38

My wife has joint pain and she goes “deep water walking”. She says she gets a great workout doing it.
http://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/exercise/workouts/simple-routines/water-walking.php

Jan
posted by Tamale
on 26 May 2017 at 15:39

Hi, a friend does deep water walking or gentle swimming with a noodle and this was more effective than a vibration platform. Its gentler on your body but it depends on what what you can handle.Good luck with the surgery!