Effect of vibration training on bone Osteoporosis?
In addition to the effects on the musculature, an effect of vibration training on the bone must also be demonstrated. Osteoporosis has developed into a widespread disease with increasing frequency. It has been known for a very long time that the quality and quantity of the bone structure depends decisively on the compressive and tensile forces and the torsional forces acting on the muscles surrounding the bone.
These effects are characteristic of vibration training, as the increase in muscle strength results in increased tensile and compressive stress on the bone. This provides the nutritional stimulus for bone remodeling. In studies with intensively performed vibration training, an increase in bone mass and bone strength could be proven. In the Berlin Bed Rest Study, which was carried out for the European Space Agency, it could be proven for the first time that the loss of bone mass (osteoporosis) and musculature during an immobilization phase of 2 months could almost be prevented by whole body vibration training.
Effect of vibration training on the vessels, metabolism and hormones
In order to maintain the energy supply and the metabolic processes in the addressed musculature, the small vessels are dilated. This results in an increased arterial and venous flow, as well as improved lymph drainage. Hormonal effects can also be counted among the acute effects of vibration training. Already after a training session of 10 x 1 minute, there is a fourfold increased release of testosterone and growth hormones.
