Vibration Plates for Stronger Bones: A Solution for Osteoporosis?

[@VictoriaToumit]

Thank you so much for this fantastic video, Sarah!

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

I am so glad that you found this video helpful ❤

[@rc24888]

Sarah, great idea for a podcast! My wife is using the Marodyne. No results yet, although herr rems test an improvement . We admire your lucid, well delivered videos. ❤ Richard

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

Maradyne has really good reviews! I am glad your wife is enjoying using hers. ☺

[@charborgmann954]

I started Marodyne LIV September 2024 Age 74 with osteoporosis , petite 5' 3"and low weight of 105 Dexa T - 3.8 hip T -3.5 in back, will check 2 yrs per Insurance Also taking supplements n diet of dairy, red meat and prunes. Also excercises to increase muscle, balance

[@JenniferMumma]

Thanks Sarah for sharing this information. Very helpful and interesting!

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

I am so glad this video is helpful ❤

[@charborgmann954]

Age 74 petite 5'3" and low weight 105, dexa shows -3.5 hip n -3.8 in back. I started on marodyne LIV after much research. Also excerises and supplements n healthy diet, prunes, red meat dairy. Will recheck in 2 years, per Insurance. I know people who have tried Osteo strong with no result's- so opt out of that.

[@katkg7129]

Just got my Marodyne LiV today. I am so excited to get started with it. I have also been doing Dr Fishman's 12 yoga poses thanks to your helpful videos.

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

Congratulations! That sounds awesome! I am excited to hear that you are doing a combination of vibration and yoga for osteoporosis ❤

[@patriciadrank6543]

Excellent explanation!

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

I am so glad this explanation is helpful for you❤

[@joanleclerc4330]

I’m using the Marodyne. Don’t know yet if it change my bones, but sure not for back pain. I know that I have back pain. But for the bones it’s worth trying. Good job. You are inspiring.

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

What type of back pain do you have? Do you know what causes it? I am happy to hear that you enjoyed this video❤

[@janetanonuevo4549]

Check L. Reuteri yogurt by William Davis, will help with bone issues.

[@janedawson7630]

How many times a week do you have to use the vibration plate to get these results?

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

That depends on the vibration. There are different studies that have used different levels of vibration and a different number of days. With the lowest amount of vibration shown iin studies at around 30 Hz the studies show daily use for about 20 minutes a day. There is a link to a great article in teh description for this video that discusses several recent studies and it shows both the amount of vibration used along with how long sessions were and how many days. I encourage you to check that out ❤

[@Ke-qv3md]

I am hoping my Rick Solid vibration plate will help. I have osteopenia. I do not want to take meds.

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

I hope your vibration plate helps ❤

[@mandysmith7812]

Can’t see the like for the review article. Thanks for another great informative video

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

When my husband uploaded the video he forgot to add the references... He has added them now and they are in the description below the video❤

[@mandysmith7812]

Thank you so much! Also thank you for giving the Hertz as I’ve struggled to find this information. I’ve been using a low intensity plate for two years on the recommendation from my physiotherapist.

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

@@mandysmith7812 It sounds like you have a good physiothherapist! I am glad the Hertz information is helpful ❤

[@peggypollock7316]

When I look at the information about plates for sale, they often give frequency, or numbers besides magnitude. Do you have any information on how to translate that to magnitude? Do you have a video or information comparing them by which ones are safe to use for osteoporosis and which ones aren't? I'm really interested in them, but am always intimidated by the information they give - and if they cost so much, I don't want to spend money on something that could be potentially harmful!

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

When something is so expensive it is important to get right! Frequency is the rate that the vibration repeats itself. Magnitude is the strength of each frequency. I don't have a video comparing brands and specs. They are not something that I am in a position to buy to compare them... I wish I were though. What I would do when considering which plate to buy is ask lots of questions and compare the specs with information in the review article that I link to in the description for this video. If the person selling you the plates can't answer your questions about the specs then run the other way.

[@janetwarren-dunford5449]

Hi Sarah, thank you for your wonderful videos which I have recently discovered. What I wanted to ask is as well as doing weights and using resistance bands would Bodyblade also be helpful for osteoporosis as it works with vibration. Thank you, Janet. ❤

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

Janet, this is a really intereating question. I was unfamiliar with Bodyblade and I just went to their website an dlooked at what it is and does. I have not seen any scientific research about it to tell you for sure what it does for bone health. That said, this device looks like a safe good way to work on building strength and improving balance both of which will be good for bones. I would think looking at it that it would be helpful for bones- I just don't have scientific research to back that up. I hope that helps ❤

[@janetwarren-dunford5449]

@@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem thank you Sarah 🙏

[@kristak1102]

I have knee pain. Is it safe to use a vibration plate?

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

Vibration plates can be helpful for strengthening knees after having a knee replacement which leaves me thinking that this might be a good thing, but the only sure way to know is to try it out and see if it bothers your knee. You might try a retailer that sells vibration plates and see if you can test it first. The other possiblity would be to go to Osteostrong once and try their equipment out and see how your knee does.

[@kristak1102]

@@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem Thank you I just thought I’d ask. I have a plate but wasn’t sure if it would aggravate my bad knee.

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

@@kristak1102 If you have a plate, I would totally use it! It will likely help strengthen your knee ❤

[@kristak1102]

@@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem Good to hear.

[@odf1750]

I have had a detached retina twice in one eye. I would like to try this device but I am wondering if in the research was eye safety addressed? Does anyone know?

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

I am sorry, vibration would not be a good option with having had a detached retina. Vibration can cause issues with retinal detachement and I wouldn't risk it. There are other things you can do to build strength. It is even possible to get a good strength building work out from a chair if necessary. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with in considering your options❤

[@odf1750]

@@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem Thank you! Have you come across any research regarding jumping on a Rebounder (small trampoline)? Does that help build bone on spine and hips and is that safe for retinal eye issues?

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

@@odf1750 Jumping on the trampoline should not cause any further issues if you have retinal issues. Jumping on the trampoline is an interesting thing to consider. There are studies that show that it helps to build bone, but it also has the risk of falling off. I know there are some rebounders with handles that are specifically designed with osteoporosis in mind. This one could go either way depending on how you feel about it.

[@verdad1234]

This is good info and yet I'm still confused. Is Dr. Rubin's research considered definitive? Does he continue to look at bone health relative to LiV plates (low-intensity vibration)? Has he published recently? I ask because if this body of work is as promising/positive as suggested, why is this data not being disseminated widely? I understand that the cost of the Marodyne (for example) is prohibitive, but it seems like it could be a vital *auxiliary/complimentary* tool to treating osteo. Finally, as you share, space agencies are using this technology, as part of a whole program, to help astronauts. Very heartening.

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

These are great questions! I will have a look and see if there is anything ongoing from Dr. Rubin. I am sharing my opinion here- I think there is a focus on weight bearing exercise because people tend to see the fastest results with that, but not everyone can "lift heavy." When a person can't lift heavy then having other options makes a difference even if it is not the fastest path. The tortoise still won the race and I am a big believer that small consistent action does help and there are things we can do❤

[@susanjohnston4066]

??? ❤❤ Do you have a link to safe weight bearing exercises if one has osteoporosis in the wrist and spine???

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

Yes! I have shared links to three videos that you may find helpful. The spine is an area where there are many exercises that can help strengthen. With your wrist- the muscles that run through your wrist control your grip strength, and one of hte best ways to strengthen your wrists is to work on grip strength. Any time you pick up weights you are also working on your grip strength which helps strengthen your wrists. In addition to these videos, I also offer a monthly membership that focuses on exercise for osteoporosis and I teach live classes as part of that each week. Please let me know if you would like more information about that. I hope these videos are helpful for you ❤ kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJnZhHeNlq2omdksi=pxU1rromH9HfHhSz kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnOtdpuljM2Sn6csi=fBl2_kNupbDrU-yS kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6ScY3aunJmaotEsi=QpXI8O6sDI6sahdu

[@susanjohnston4066]

@@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem Thanks so much. I was worried that if my wrist bones are so porous that lifting weights would be risky.

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

@@susanjohnston4066 Lifting will be really good for them ❤

[@LisaB-y7r]

Can you do vibration therapy if you have a few degenerative discs in your neck?

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

In general, yes. Keep in mind that nothing is ever a fit for everyone, but in general, yes, vibration therapy has the potential to help rehabilitate the discs between vertebrae and stimulate new bone growth❤

[@linegmore9942]

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[@dancingnana4900]

Don’t see the link for the review article.

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

Thank you for letting me know! When my husband uploaded the video last night he forgot to add the references. Thanks to you letting me know he has added the references and article links in the description for this video ❤ I really appreciate you letting me know! They are there now🥰

[@shazben9822]

Are you saying that someone with severe osteoporosis that has has spinal fractures can use vibro plates to improve bone and muscles

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

Potentially, yes. No exercises program is ever going to be right for everyone and I am not looking at you specifically to know if this would be appropriate, but in the general sense, yes low vibration therapy can be a way to improve bone health for someone with spinal fractures that cannot do weight lifting. You can hold on to stay steady and the vibration stimulates bone growth☺

[@jebrown9789]

There are several different products at various costs. Marodyme is the most expensive. Is that because it is the best product or the best known. How can we be sure that when products arrive they are calibrated correctly so we get the strength of vibration we need or that the machine says we are getting. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

Marodyme is the best known. It is also considered a good product. It does not have to be Merodyme though... Choosing something else with good specs would also work just fine. How each product is calibrated is going to be something to ask the manufacturer about. I would ask them how to adjust the settings and how to get it where you want it to be. I hope that is helpful. I know it isn't very specific. It would be difficult to know without looking at each product...

[@joan4422]

You look lovely in that dress, Sarah.

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

Thank you! That is so kind ❤

[@davidduffy2046]

Some plates are better than others. Which one(s) were used and for how long?

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

You are right that some plates are better than others. In the studies that I read it does not list a specific plate, but it does list the Hertz and the time period. There is some variety in both the Hertz and the time period. The time is generally under 20 minutes. When the Hertz goes up the time tends to decrease. There is a link to a review article in the description that shares the details from several recent studies and in it there is a range of both Hertz and time periods. I hope this is helpful.

[@Lulu-kt6gr]

What is the best amplitude for bone strength?

[@sarahmapes_bonebuildersystem]

I am going to venture to say that this probably depends on the particular device. In Great Bones by Dr. Keith McCormick, he suggest that vibration should be set between .3 and .4 g (the g stands for the earth's gravitational field) and at a frequency of 30 Hz. I hope that helps ❤