Neuromuscular
A New Path for Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
The vibrations caused by Power Plate® machines provoke changes in the muscle, which stimulate sensory receptors, most likely muscle spindles, eliciting the 'tonic vibration reflex.' During operation, the Power Plate's® recruitment threshold of the motor units is lower compared to the threshold during voluntary contractions. More importantly, involuntary contractions occur in response to the vibration. Therefore, patients with limited mobility can benefit as much as more agile patients.
Healthcare professionals have successfully used Power Plate® machines to manage a variety of disease states, including:
- Idiopathic peripheral neuropathy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- Cerebral palsy
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Abercromby AW, Amonette WH, Paloski WH, Hinman M.
Effect of knee flexion angle on neuromuscular responses to whole-body vibration. Abstract presented at: National Strength and Conditioning Association's National Conference; July 6-9, 2005; Las Vegas, NV.
Amonette WA, Abercromby M, Hinman M, Paloski WH.
Neuromuscular responses to two whole-body vibration modalities during dynamic squats. Abstract presented at: National Strength and Conditioning Association's National Conference; July 6-9, 2005; Las Vegas, NV.