I have researched and found the following
information about Power Plate®: "Power
Plate® equipment is a vibration device
that uses the principles of Acceleration
Training™ to stimulate the body’s
natural response to vibration. These
vibrations transmit waves of energy
throughout the body, activating muscle
contractions between 25 and 50 times per
second, enhancing overall performance in
sessions suckers as 15 minutes a day, 3
times a week. Acceleration Training™ on
Power Plate® equipment offers a host of
benefits, ranging from an immediate
improvement in blood circulation, to a
variety of other measurable outcomes: such
as increased muscle strength and
flexibility, improved range of motion,
decreased cellulite, increased bone
mineral density, reduced pain and soreness
and faster recovery.
Contraindications for training with Power
Plate® machines are the following:
• Pregnancy
• DVT / Thrombosis
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Recent wounds from an operation or
surgical intervention
• Synthetic/artificial joints
• Acute hernia / discopathy /
spondylolysis
• Severe diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Acute diseases / inflammation
processes
• Severe migraines
• Pacemakers
• Carrying recently fitted IUDs, coils,
metal pins, bolts or plates
• Tumors
• Retinal problems/dysfunction"
If you are experiencing some of the
conditions mentioned above, you should be
careful using Power Plate. Given your age
(early 60's) there is a possibility that
you might experience some of these
conditions. You've already mentioned that
you've been diagnosed with arthrosis and
spondylosis. Spondylosis is, in fact,
arthrosis of the spine. You can consult a
physiotherapist for an expert opinion and
further advice about this piece of
equipment.
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