power plate / whole body vibration

Does anyone have any information on the power plate, using whole body vibrations to stimulate the brain and muscles in our boys? I am wondering if this is something that may be of help, or not worth the time and $.

Thank you,

Sheri

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Permalink Reply by Keith Van Houten on September 25, 2011 at 12:44pm

Pat responded to this on Facebook. Basic ghist of it was that they were looking at it and considering funding some kind of study. If I could figure out the new Facebook, I'd copy and paste it or give you a link - but alas...

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Permalink Reply by Michael Fox on September 27, 2011 at 12:59am

Thanks Keith! I did see Pat's response along with Cori's, however I am still unclear if any of the DMD boys have tried it??? Would it be foolish of me to put my 5yo at a low cellular dose for a short time to see the results. What I heard from our local clinics PT was that there was nothing to back it and in his opinion could possibly do damage...(muscular mechanical break down). The last thing any of us would want! =( However, nothing can be found..positive or negative, that I know of.

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StaffPermalink Reply by Pat Furlong on September 29, 2011 at 6:36am

There has been some general interest in the power plate and some basic studies proposed. The Power Plate is currently in trial in elderly populations. Pilot studies have been proposed focused on use of the power plate to increase bone density but physicians disagree, most prefering the use of bisphosphonates. Today in Ottawa, Leanne Ward is meeting with physicians across Canada to develop a DMD bone health consortium and in December, the international meeting on endocine issues. They have agreed to provide information for parents/families about interventions in bone health. We will make sure they include information related to the power plate, current collective thought on its use and potential impact in DMD as well as any future studies.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Fox on September 29, 2011 at 12:12pm

Thank you Pat; for always looking outside of the box, exploring every avenue and never giving up! I will be looking forward to what we find in December, and will continue to explore in the mean time. ;) Sheri

Pat Furlong said:

There has been some general interest in the power plate and some basic studies proposed. The Power Plate is currently in trial in elderly populations. Pilot studies have been proposed focused on use of the power plate to increase bone density but physicians disagree, most prefering the use of bisphosphonates. Today in Ottawa, Leanne Ward is meeting with physicians across Canada to develop a DMD bone health consortium and in December, the international meeting on endocine issues. They have agreed to provide information for parents/families about interventions in bone health. We will make sure they include information related to the power plate, current collective thought on its use and potential impact in DMD as well as any future studies.

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Permalink Reply by Anitha Babu Kamath on April 2, 2012 at 2:16pm

Hi Sheri, haven't tried Powerplate but my son - 10yo with DMD has been doing Pilates with a personal trainer with the intention of preserving his muscle strength, joint flexibility, easing the stress on his back caused by toe walking and lordosis. It's been 6 months of weekly sessions now and we are very happy with the results. He is able to swing onto his feet when he wakes up. He is able to break a fall without smashing his face into the ground..and his overall body consciousness has improved - helps during PT and constant postural correction. Heard there is something called 'Rehabilitative Pilates' in the West..on the same lines. Our Pilates instructor is not a specialised trainer. Just happens that he's able to diagnose and resolve through his Art.