Whole Body Vibration Therapy(featuring Galileo)
‘Results can been seen with just two 15 minute sessions per week’ Whole Body Vibration Therapy was originally designed by NASA to recover strength and bone mass in astronauts. It is now used by elite athletes, professional sporting clubs and leading medical institutes, to offer an amazing array of health and fitness benefits, irrespective of age or fitness level. Your physiotherapist can tailor a program specific to your needs and goals thanks to the Galileo’s flexible frequency patterns. Supervision from your physiotherapist minimises the risk of injury whilst maximising the effects of training. Once you have your confidence up and a tailor made program, you can continue to use the Galileo with your physiotherapist or on your own. Whole Body Vibration been extensively researched with demonstrated outcomes in improving: Low back pain Neck pain Shoulder, knee, hip, foot and ankle injuries Muscular, ligament, joint and tendon injuries Osteoporosis and Osteopenia (thin bone) Poor balance Urinary stress incontinence Experience the amazing benefits of: Muscle strengthening Rehabilitation Increased flexibility Bone strengthening Falls prevention Improved sports performance Increased mobility, balance and energy in the elderly Increased metabolic rate and weight loss through increasing lean muscle mass How does it work? Unlike conventional training which works voluntary muscle movements, WBVT stimulates involuntary muscle movement through the involuntary stretch reflex. This works the same way as the patella reflex, when the doctor taps just below the kneecap and the lower leg moves upwards in an involuntary manner. Involuntary muscle activation yields a number of benefits not seen with regular exercise. |