WBV and Mobility - Whole Body Vibration for Total Health https://bcvibranthealth.com/community/can-wbv-help-with-mobility/ BC Vibrant Health Discussion Board en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:12:51 +0000 wpForo 60 Can WBV improve balance and mobility? https://bcvibranthealth.com/community/can-wbv-help-with-mobility/can-wbv-improve-balance-and-mobility/ Sun, 09 Feb 2020 20:34:26 +0000 A recent and very large systematic review of WBV and human gait analyzed forty-six clinical trials involving a total of 2,029 patients (Fischer, 2019). Looking at several measures of gait—such as the “Timed Up-and-Go” (TUG) test, the “six-minute walking test” (6MWT), and the “ten-meter walking test” (10MWT), among others—they analyzed the combined data from studies mostly with postmenopausal women and the elderly. Also included were studies on people who had strokes, MS, other neurological conditions, knee osteoarthritis, and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and
children with a several different pathologies. 

After analyzing all the data, they concluded that WBV had some positive results, especially for otherwise healthy elderly people. For this population, there was a “strong level of evidence that WBV can improve mobility by improving the TUG test, and gait speed by improving the 10MWT” (Fischer, 2019). Translated, this means that WBV training can help balance and gait speed in the elderly (Fischer, 2019). This did not include “gait quality” for the elderly—so you will get there quicker, though you still may not be graceful.

A recent Amazon review (verified purchase) of the VH Power 1000 machine: Before my purchase of any whole body vibration machine, I first read both of Becky's books so I could be an informed buyer. Per her advice I started out just sitting in a chair with my feet on vibration machine for 30 seconds. This was due to my age (73) and loss of balance and 6 falls in 6 months. As I slowly increased the time I recently have been able to stand on it for 10 minutes per day. That progress took from June to September. In the past two weeks I have been able to walk around without my cane. It is wonderful to regain what I thought was lost. I expect continued improvement as I continue using it. Do your research and do use the machine, you won't be sorry. Donna Fought

Your thoughts? Questions? What has your experience been?

 

Fischer M, et al., “Long-Term Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Human Gait: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” Frontiers in Neurology 10 (June 19, 2019): 627, doi:0.3389/fneur.2019.00627.

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