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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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.
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.
Pilates, like Yoga, has become a common way to exercise. Pilates is a technique that focuses on core strengthening, balance, and flexibility. These principles are some of the same principles used in the rehabilitation of many common orthopedic problems.
http://orthopedics.about.com/od/alternativetreatments/qt/pilates.htm
In our boys, it helps to maintain muscle strength and flexibility, teaches them to use their core strength for various physical activities such as wheeling themselves in a manual wheel chair, sitting up from a lying down position in bed, twisting their trunk while reaching for something, lacing shoes in a seated position. It also maintains trunk and back muscles, reduces stiffness and tightness in the lower back, neck, hamstrings etc. It is important to get an experienced trainer who can analyse what our boys can and cannot do and the biomechanical reasons for their inability to do something. The trainer then proceeds to resolve this with various Pilates techniques. Breathing techniques are also part of Pilates training and it helps our boys tremendously.
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