LifePro is a high intensity vibration platform and is not recommended for people with osteoporosis. It can cause injury.

@margaretmartinpt I appreciate the advice. I've been using it for well over a year. I'm I pretty good shape. Life Pro has different settings. I'm also going to ask my doctor for a REMS (Radio frequency echographic Spectrometry) - which shows you bone density and bone quality, which some experts say is important to know.

The settings do not reduce the risk associated with the LifePro device. It is still a high intensity platform and the displacement could cause harm for people with osteoporosis.

Hi Joyce. I asked the Marodyne team a similar question. Their response is in this post (sorry, the post is very long; look for the section about joint replacement): melioguide.com/osteoporosis-treatment/can-you-use-vibration-plate/ Here are some points to consider. First, you should consult with your orthopedic surgeon regarding the use of the LiV or any other modality. When i asked the Marodyne team a similar question, thy pointed to a study where the members of the study group had implants in the hip. The study lasted eighteen months, and there were no adverse events reported. A research team at the Chinese University of Hong Kong recruited a group of patients with unilateral trochanteric fractures to see if they could use a low intensity vibration plate for bone healing. The candidates were aged 65 years or older, and all were fixed with a dynamic hip screw or Gamma nail. Over a six month period, the vibration group followed a protocol of twenty minutes a day and seven days a week of low intensity vibration, in addition to the standard post-fracture rehabilitation. The control group received standard rehabilitation programs only. The post-treatment assessments showed that the vibration group had significant improvement in quality of life and early enhancement in range of motion of the hip joint at the second month when compared with the control group. By the sixth month, the vibration group showed a trend with a higher hip bone mineral density (BMD) increase in the wards triangle region and less bone loss in the femur neck as compared with the control group. The functional assessment also indicated no adverse events with the vibration group, meaning that the daily use of the vibration therapy did not affect the orthopedic hardware in any way. Because the vibration is dissipated as it traverses your body, the signal is low when it reaches the joint with the implant, whether that is the knee, hip, or other area. As a result, Marodyne suggests that the LiV is safe to use if you have had joint replacement surgery. In 1994 Dr. Clinton Rubin and Dr. Kenneth McLeod examined the effect of vibration on bony ingrowth into implants. This is referred to as osseointegration. The study showed that transcortical sintered bead implants (in a turkey ulna) that remained in disuse experienced fibrous tissue growth from the bone surface into the implant. This is an early harbinger of failure. However, if the ulnae were briefly loaded with low frequency (walking, 1 Hz) signals, there was some initiation of bone formation. In other words, low intensity vibration signals stimulated marked ingrowth into the implants. While low intensity vibration may not cause your implant to be better integrated with your bones, it should not cause any harm.

Thank you for the info.

Hi Nicole. As I point out in the video, every client I deal with is different so their response will likely vary. There are many variables that affect bone health and how much one can move the dial in the right way. Debi got everything should could on her side and has been consistent and the combination worked for her.

Happy to help!

The company is Marodyne and they can be contacted here: my-marodyne-liv.btt-health.com/

Very good. I have my reservations with the Algaecal, though.

Yes, I understand the reservations re: strontium, I am only taking half the daily dose of that. I'm also taking MK-7, melatonin, and MBP. Dr. Doug Lucas seems to think that dose of strontium may help, and at least won't hurt.

Individuals with, or at risk of, compression fractures need to take extra precautions when they move or exercise. I encourage you to consult with your physician or surgeon before you start or resume an exercise program. It is important that the fracture be healed. Is a low intensity vibration plate safe to use when you have a compression fracture? Again, you should consult with your physician and get their clearance. However, the vibration signal from the LiV plate is a fraction of the gravitational force created by walking. Why? Because the vibration signal at the plate becomes weaker as it travels up the spine. The LiV has been shown to accelerate and augment bone repair and remodeling. As a result, the LiV might benefit those with compression fractures. One of the biggest challenges I hear from individuals with compression fractures when using the device is the amount of contiguous time spent standing. Marodyne recommends a dosage of 10 minutes per treatment session. However, you should begin with what you can tolerate and build up your treatment time. To make it easier, I recommend that you take the weight of your arms off your back. You can do this by using lengthened walking or Activator Poles. Alternatively, you can place a tall chair on each side of the Marodyne with the backs turned towards the platform. Resting your hands will help you maintain your posture, as well as provide support and stability throughout your session.

Thank you for taking the time to respond and for your helpful comments Margaret. You are a true gem.

Thankyou very much indeed for these details Margaret. We might not receive them elsewhere. Very grateful for your dedication and this spectacular example from our lovely speaker of our potential results.

Thank you.

that's true ,i can not afford one 😔

Don’t give up hope. I have not used a Marodyne or any other type of vibration equipment and was able to improve my bone density scores without any bone meds by following many of the other valuable tips from Margaret. After 1.5 years all but one area of my left hip are no longer in the osteoporosis range. The main changes I made were exercise, strength training, walking, eating prunes daily, and taking vitamins D3 & K2. I try to get most of my calcium naturally from foods but will take a supplement before bed if I think my day’s diet didn’t contain enough calcium. When I walk my dogs we go briskly and I walk a bit heavier footed than I normally would. My endocrinologist is thrilled with my progress and says I have exceeded the results of many of her patients on bisphosphonates.

Congrats on your excellent progress!

Thank you for sharing your story.

Glad it was helpful!

You're welcome

You are so welcome!

Debi does the recommended 10 minutes per session. I have looked carefully at the available products and the only one able to safely deliver the vibration signals on a per person basis is the Marodyne.

Thank you for your question. I have looked at a number of devices. The amount of engineering and calibration required to get the right, safe and effective vibration signal through your body is quite complex. Marodyne is a German designed and built product that is the only device I have found that meets these requirement. I know that it is expensive and that many people cannot afford it, but it would be irresponsible to recommend vibration products that are cheaper but unsafe. You can learn more about my investigation here: melioguide.com/osteoporosis-treatment/whole-body-vibration-therapy/

Thank you for your question. I have looked at a number of devices. The amount of engineering and calibration required to get the right, safe and effective vibration signal through your body is quite complex. Marodyne is a German designed and built product that is the only device I have found that meets these requirement. I know that it is expensive and that many people cannot afford it, but it would be irresponsible to recommend vibration products that are cheaper but unsafe. You should check with Marodyne for pricing in your country. My understanding is that the price in the US is $3,000 USD. YOu can contact Marodyne here: my-marodyne-liv.btt-health.com/

The same as the quoted price for a month’s supply of related medication . No contest!

I purchased my Marodyne with flexible spending account dollars. That way it comes out to $125 per paycheck which was very doable for me.

Debi stands on the Marodyne platform three times a day, but may I ask, how many minutes per session does she stand on it? Thank you.

10 minutes per session.

10 minutes per session.

Please clarify what type of vibration platform?

The Marodyne low intensity vibration (LiV) platform. melioguide.com/products/marodyne-low-intensity-vibration-platform/

Agreed 👍

Explained here: melioguide.com/osteoporosis-nutrition/prunes-for-osteoporosis/

The platform Debi is using is the Marodyne LiV (low intensity vibration). It is one of the products I recommend for certain of my clients. You can learn more here: melioguide.com/products/marodyne-low-intensity-vibration-platform/

I cannot comment on your specific situation. I suggest you consult with a qualified health professional. However, I encourage clients who have constraints that limit their exercise to consider the Marodyne LiV.

Thank you for sharing your story.

Hi Gayle. Thank you for sharing your story.

How much was the Marodyne?

@@kidges3132 Look into PowerPlate. The Personal model is $1700. Still a lot, but far cheaper than Marodyne, and Doug Lucas thinks PowerPlate is better than Marodyne. He says the studies on that one have been fudged, and studies on PowerPlate have been dismissed, even tho it shows better gains. No one digs into the study details like he does. Here's his conclusion: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gryWoZqjncrIhJc.html

You should check with Marodyne for pricing in your country. My understanding is that the price in the US is $3,000 USD. YOu can contact Marodyne here: my-marodyne-liv.btt-health.com/

You were diagnosed 3 years ago, had scans 3 years apart, and then did all the things and then had a dexa a year later? That adds to four years. The maths aren't mathing...can you please clarify?

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