Neurological indications | Vibration training Indications, contraindications, risks

Neurological indications

Spastic paralysis: Flaccid paralysis:

  • Foot lifter paralysis, e.g. after a slipped disc in the lumbar spine (improvement of motor control and increase in muscle performance)
  • Plexus paresis, paralysis of the arm nerves e.g. after a motorcycle accidentImprovement of motor control and increase in muscle performance and muscle build-up)
  • Balance disorders (improvement of balance and fall prevention)

Internal Medicine

Gerontological indications

Loss of muscle mass and muscle performance (increase in strength, strength building, improvement of coordination, increase in muscle performance)

  • Loss of muscle mass and muscle performance (increase in strength, strength building, improvement of coordination, increase in muscle performance)
  • Osteoporosis (increase in bone substance)
  • Lack of exercise (mobility improvement through strength increase and strength building, improvement of coordination and balance)
  • Reduction of postural control (building up muscle strength in the global and local trunk muscles, postural improvement)
  • Urinary incontinence (improvement of urinary and fecal incontinence)
  • Balance disorders (reduced tendency to fall by improving balance, strength and sensorimotor performance – motor control of posture and movement)
  • Incontinence(improved bladder and rectum control)
  • Pelvic floor weakness (improved bladder and rectum control, reduction of back pain)
  • Spine – pelvic instability after delivery (strength building and postural stability)

Contraindications of vibration training

especially in the frequency range above 15Hz!

  • Pregnancies
  • Acute inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis
  • Open wounds
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Acute Migraine Attack
  • Fresh implants such asB. Hip or knee prosthesis
  • Fresh fractures
  • Gallstones or kidney stones
  • Phlebitis, thrombosis
  • Epilepsy
  • Tumors and metastases, bone cancer
  • Pacemaker

Possible side effects of vibration training:

  • Tingling in the musculature
  • Itching of the skin
  • Pain intensification due to too high training intensity
  • Temporary drop in blood pressure
  • Short-term hypoglycaemia