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Old 02-19-2011, 09:22 AM #1
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I was wondering if anyone has used vibration plate therapy in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy and if they obtained any postive results?

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i have never heard it mentioned on any of the boards before.
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Default Only things I've heard about it were for weight loss...

and not too effective at that.
IF I had that sort of vibrations for longer thatn 20-30 seconds? I'd be hanging from the ceiling with my modestly functioning fingers and non-functioning toes! !!!!
It mite help some with 'desensitizing'? But for me, and I suspect others? It'd make things worse. So be cautious if you try it, please.
Don't let anyone talk you out of stopping IF you start to feel uncomfortable! IF you keep at it? Likely to get worse for the aggravation.
That doesn't mean I'm adverse to 'trying' it? Just very sceptical and cautious!
For me, the water raining down from a shower can be aggravating at times. So..? I'm hyper sensitive? This type of 'therapy' is NOT gonna eliminate the problems.
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I was wondering if anyone has used vibration plate therapy in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy and if they obtained any postive results?

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i had a goal once, and i think i could benefit if i have one at home or if i could afford the sessions. its the kind of machine you need to exercise bit by bit, progressing slowly and gradually to see a difference after a while. Might take time to find out how your body best interact with vibro plate, how are the right frequency and series that give a good result; just like other devices and certain treatments, can be miracolous but not from the day2night.
If you can, have a goal with a supervision of a physiotherapist or someone qualified to give you support.

I heard MS patients can benefit too. I agree with Dahlek, we must be cautious. Some people patients have wonderful things to say, improved circulation, weight loss, good for strecht, others have problems cause overstimulate muscles causing fatigue, or even more pain...
Please let us know if you try in the future and share your opinion about it.
I would love to hear that you benefit for vibro plates.
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Thanks for the information. I used to be a runner, but have had ideopathic neuropathy in feet and legs for quite some time now. My temperature and pressure sensitivity is good, however my vibration and position sense is very poor. Also I really don't have any reflexes in my legs. Although the exact cause of my neuropathy not been identified, I suspect I have demyelination of my large nerve fibers causing the primary problem. At this point I am focused on physical therapy and looking at various alternatives. I appreciate your thoughts.
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Thanks for the reply Carla. I probably won't be buying a vibration plate anytime soon, I may try one out at a gym or hospital. I am currently doing quite a bit of physical therapy - mainly a lot of balance and coordination exercises. I feel the exercises have helped, my physical therapist has been measuring my sway with eyes closed on a fairly sophisticated machine - so far I have been improving at a slow steady pace. My nemisis is going down steps since I have no reflexes in my feet or legs and poor position sense.

I recently started wearing Spira shoes. These shoes have springs in the soles. I noticed a big difference wearing them - my feet and legs move much more fluidly and with more coordination. Definately not a cure all, but the extra bounce really benefits me.

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