http://youtu.be/9wnPULbrhls

Click on above link to see Lawrence, our fitness trainer at Kaizen Total Wellness demonstrating an exercise on Power Plate for back strengthening, stabilization and balance, prescribed  by Dr. Jill Rose, our physical therapist.

Effects of whole body vibration trainining on postural control in older people: A 1 year randomized controlled trial

Gait & Posture. Vol. 26, pp:309-316,2007
This trial investigated the effects of a 12 month Whole Body Vibration training program on postural control in healthy older adults. Two hundred and twenty people were randomly assigned to a Whole
Body Vibration group, a fitness group or a control group. Whole Body Vibration training may improve some aspects of postural control in community dwelling older individuals.

The feasibility of whole body vibration in institutionalized elderly persons and its influence on muscle performance, balance and mobility: a randomized, controlled trial

BMC Geriatrics. Vol. Dec; 5:17, 2005
Fatigue or lack of interest can reduce the feasibility of intensive physical exercise in nursing home residents. Low-volume exercise with similar training effects might be an alternative. The aim of this
trial was to investigate the feasibility of Whole Body Vibration in institutionalized elderly, and its impact on functional capacity and
muscle performance.
Conclusion: In nursing home residents with limited functional dependency, six weeks static Whole Body Vibration exercise is feasible, and is beneficial for balance and mobility.

Power Plate, Whole Body Vibration Technology is available at Kaizen Total Wellness. Call for your free demonstration with our Power Plate Certified Trainer.
(941)556-7788

During a nutritional consult recently, my diabetic patient remarked how
pleased they were with results from working with Dr. Jill Rose in our
Physical Therapy department. Specifically, one of their symptoms due to
diabetes is poor sensation in their feet, and last year this had been a
factor in them losing their balance and sustaining a bad fall.  Fortunately
no bones were fractured but the recovery was a slow and arduous process,
something they hope to never have to go through again.  After the fall, the
patient's activity level had to dramatically decrease which led to weight
gain and lean muscle loss. Anything that can help prevent balance loss or
falls is a worthwhile investment in time and energy. Jill has been doing
Physical Therapy to improve balance and strengthen this patient's weak leg
muscles.  My patient noted that because they feel so much stronger they are
more motivated to resume their daily walks which they had really missed. It
is clear that the Physical Therapy work is significantly decreasing their
risk of a fall and injuries.

Dr. Jill Rose
Physical Therapist
Kaizen Total Wellness Center
941-556-7788

PERSONAL HEALTH / Herald Tribune  August 16, 2011

August 13, 2011
by Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. and Michael Roizen, M.D.

Q. I saw an ad for a "whole-body vibration training" program at the gym. Does standing on a vibrating platform actually do anything for your body? -- Jen, New York City, NY
A. Ah, this brings back memories of the 1950s and those vibrating hip slings that were supposed to jiggle pounds off your butt. Today's version is a vibrating platform that you stand on, and there's some scientific support for its strength-building claims. We  Docs use these machines occasionally, but we're not giving up our chin-ups just yet.
Whole-body vibration (WBV) is a technique pioneered by the Soviets decades ago to help cosmonauts stay in space for long periods without losing so much muscle and bone that they were ragdolls when they got back to Earth. It worked. But does WBV do anything for the earthbound?
The science is mixed but promising, particularly for improving strength, power, balance, and bone density. WBV may also help keep weight off once you've lost it. It seems to target the deep belly fat (visceral fat) that's linked to diabetes and heart disease. And in one small study, people with low back pain who vibrated twice a week for 12 weeks got relief.
So go ahead, "shake it up, baby," but check with your doc first. There's not much known yet about side effects, but we don't recommend WBV if you are pregnant, have a pacemaker, have a history of blood clots or seizures, or have had a concussion recently.
You might want to check with your banker, too. Vibrating machines are expensive.

We have the Power Plate® machine and the bioDensity® machine at Kaizen Total Wellness. We have Power Plate Certified Trainers and a physical therapist supervising the training. In some cases, insurances are accepted. Please call our office to find out / and to schedule a free demonstration on Power Plate®.

www.kaizentotalwellness.com   941-556-7788

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Muscle atrophy is a normal part of aging, but we can actually do more ourselves to help this part of the body than almost any other part...we can control the conditioning and reconditioning of our muscles to a significant degree and the results are extremely beneficial.  What are seniors most afraid of? One thing is falling.  Recovering from a broken bone is very slow and sometimes not even possible when our muscles and bones have weakened too much.  By strengthening our bodies, we have better balance, and in the less-likely event of a fall, we have the agility and arm/hand strength to catch ourselves more safely.  Are you concerned about osteoporosis? While I harp on paying attention to our daily nutrition, getting enough protein, calcium and Vitamin D, I also must note that diet is not enough... you must include exercise, specifically weight resistance training in your regular self care. The very best way I've found to do this is by using the BioDensity machine - it only takes a few minutes once a week and it's designed so I can't hurt myself trying to lift weights or use equipment at a typical gym.   You need to experience it for yourself and if you mention this blog when you call the Kaizen Total Wellness Center you can schedule a complimentary session where a certified fitness professional will demonstrate the BioDensity machine with you so you can try it out with no cost or obligation.  The computer-measured results we see are increased bone density and muscle strength.  Please read about it further on our site and also the science of it here: http://www.biodensity.com/Science.html

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A one–year follow–up study on seniors who participated in a strength training exercise program shows sustained cognitive benefits as well as savings for the health care system. The study is the first to examine whether both cognitive and economic benefits are sustained after formal cessation of a tailored exercise program. In fact, the researchers found that while both the once–weekly strength training group and the control group – which performed twice–weekly balancing and toning exercises – were able to maintain higher levels of activity than when they first began the original study.