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Giovanni Ciriani     Globus     Lineal   Pivotal

This industry brings out the true colours in a person – I’m quite sad to report that Dr Mercola, whose opinion I have respected in many areas of health has totally sold out to PowerPlate.

He’s been selling and actively promoting PowerPlate machines for some time, which is his right to, but this year his articles and videos are downright sales pitch and on the forum/comments section of each article people who state an opinion which is in any way opposing or different to his own get “black marked” and a statement is attached to beware of them.

I questioned the integrity of PowerPlate and rather than reply, I have been completely banned from the Mercola Website. Bad move Dr Mercola.  Now we know all you care about is the mighty Sales $

Just to let people know:

VIBRA-TRAIN are exhibiting at FitX –Sport and Fitness Expo – MELBOURNE, Australia

This weekend, Saturday March 12th and Sunday March 13th, 2011

There are Vibra-Train machines for you to try out and Lloyd Shaw will be there all weekend to answer your questions.

I bet he’ll issue a challenge to see how long you can last in a “Super Squat” on the machines.

http://www.vibration-training-advice.com/extra-force-better-training-results

Extra Force = Better Training Results

Reading a forum on another site a supposed “expert” in Vibration Training has listed some machines, both pivotal and lineal, which he says have evidence based, tested results. The problem with this is that the testing of lineal machines is often so limited that it’s not much use –

it allows machines to be evidenced as comparable in output (and presumably in the results the user gets in a workout) when they vary markedly in “force”.

See the article for more information

Enjoyed the recent articles and videos.  Keep up the great work.

John Weatherly

Deanna

In regards to my last answer, I am speaking from experience as I ran a studio that had both pivotal and lineal and found that pivotal was more uncomfortable for lower back injuries than lineal.

Also if you want to build your bone density back up then you need a machine that is going to produce enough pressure for that to happen.

Hope that helps

I live in Arizona and I believe the TZone comes from Canada.  You can check the specs here  http://guardiantrader.com/Whole_Body_Vibration.html

Deanna – a few questions

1.       Where abouts are you? (some companies charge $2000 for machines you can get for $300 elsewhere)

2.       When you look at a specific seller – to buy a machine - Can you please tell us the advertised specs of the machine - before you buy it!  This is so we can advise you if they are being honest and are a reputable dealer, or not.

Deanna

The T-Zone is a Low Speed Pivotal  – see here:  http://www.vibration-training-advice.com/machine-reviews

It is a therapy unit and as you’ve already seen some benefits from using it having one at home seems a good idea.

Billie

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Do you have any information or opinion on the VT 15 machine by TZone.  I have used one a few times at my massage therapists  and feel good after the treatment.  My problems are Fibromyalgia, degenerative disease in lower spine and some areas of arthritis.  With the cost of the treatment plus a round trip of about 30 miles each time, it wouldnt take long to pay for having one at home.  Am seriously considering buying one and the TZone sounds good.

Yesterday, I presented a lecture for members of our sport medicine society. That was first such lecture about vibration training and therapy in Croatia. Hopefully it wasn't a last one.
My main argument was that this technology allow us to combine a protection of isometric contraction (static exercise), and muscle activation equivalent to isotonic contraction (dynamic movement) all in one, with vibration stimuli of hi energy vibration machine. This argument presents a strong indication for use of vibration exercises in treatment of degenerative diseases of knee, and hip, ass well as in overuse injuries, such are jumper's knee, chronic groin syndrome, achilodynia, etc.
The reactions of MD's and PT's were really good. As one doctor said "I didn't know it is so simple. Before this, I presumed this is just another anticelulite treatment for which I don't have any use in my daily practice." Other MD added: "There is so much contradictory information available about this technology, which makes understanding and using vibration stimuli in medicine real challenge, because great uncertainty about body reaction to any stimuli makes one reluctant to advise use of such treatment in particular patient. Seeing simple protocols such as this with strict practical rules, makes clinical decision much easier."

Now, we have seen a lot of arguments for and against safety program here, and on another forums, and I think that arguing will go on. But I have to say that in everyday physiotherapy practice safety program presents simple and workable set of rules that is easily explainable to a patient, as well as to a MD. Furthermore, predictability of physiological effects of such program makes it more acceptable for indications in orthopedic medicine.

Also, I proposed a protocol for reducing a risk of injuries in strength training for professional athletes with vibration. More about this in my next posts.

First time post,   I have 2 children with severe processing issues that include balance and coordination issues. I believe that vibration therapy will help my children and my wife and I.  Any recommendations as to what machine I should purchase for my home.    From my understanding Lineal is better than Pivotal due to the nature of mans movement relative to gravity which I conceptually see.  Looking for some help, from what I gather DKN is a good product.

Thank ypu,

Chris L

I received a vibropro 5500 today.While I am satisfied with the machine the following incorrect information is displayed on their website 0 to 56 hz actually it is 12 to 56 hz, 28 speeds actually 22 at 2hz intervals,biomass indicator there is none, 5 programs plus manual actually there are 4 plus manual

Just an fyi