Meta Information

ID:vibration-therapy

Name:Vibration Therapy

Schema Version:1.5

Alternate Names

• Whole Body Vibration
• WBV

Intervention Type

procedure

Expected Cost Mean

Low Cost:

200

High Cost:

2000

Cost Type:

equipment

Description:

One-time purchase of a whole-body vibration platform for home use.

Summary

Vibration therapy involves standing on a platform that oscillates at specific frequencies, inducing rapid muscle contractions. This mechanical stimulation is proposed to enhance bone mineral density, improve muscle strength and balance, and boost circulation, directly combating key aspects of age-related decline like sarcopenia and osteoporosis.

Purpose

Mechanical stimulation to improve bone density, muscle strength, and balance.

Card Summary

A passive exercise method to combat age-related muscle and bone loss.

Drug Class

Drugs In Class

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Impact

Score:

4.5

Justification:

Targets specific age-related issues like bone density, but lacks broad systemic effects.

Evidence

Grade:

B

Score:

6.5

Justification:

Numerous human trials exist, but results are inconsistent, especially for healthy populations.

Safety

Score:

2.2

Justification:

Generally safe but has contraindications like pregnancy, pacemakers, and acute thrombosis.

Flags

• Contraindicated for individuals with pacemakers, recent surgeries, acute thrombosis, or during pregnancy.
• Effectiveness is highly dependent on frequency, amplitude, and duration of use.
• Benefits may be minimal for individuals already engaged in regular resistance training.
• Device quality and specifications vary significantly between consumer and medical-grade models.

Verdict

A potential tool for bone density, but not a substitute for exercise.

Created

2026-04-26T18:31:53.983752Z

Model

Gemini 3.1 Pro (High)

Delivery

Route:

none

Scope:

• systemic

Indication

Focus:

healthspan

Description:

Vibration therapy involves standing on a platform that oscillates at specific frequencies, inducing rapid muscle contractions. This mechanical stimulation is proposed to enhance bone mineral density, ...

Typical Protocol

• Stand on a vibration platform for 10-20 minutes per session, 3-5 times per week.
• Frequencies typically range from 15-40 Hz with low to moderate amplitude.