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Rashid Hospital Patients to Benefit from Advanced Vibration Technology
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Power-Plate Middle East Donates Vibration Machine to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department
Research has shown that advanced vibration technology (also known as whole body vibration), used by professionals and sports enthusiasts around the world, has numerous and considerable medical benefits. Several studies conducted across the US and Europe have demonstrated that the technology can be used in the treatment of life-altering debilitating conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Brachial Palsy, Autism, Multiple Sclerosis as well as Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Rheumatism, and Osteoarthritis.
"Advanced Vibration Technology is breaking new grounds in the physiotherapy and rehabilitation fields. After having examined the numerous studies that have been conducted, we are looking forward to conducting our own studies," said Dr. Suad Trebinjac, Head of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Rashid Hospital. "The machine will be used to treat patients who suffer from chronic neck and back pain, stroke and spinal cord injury, among others," he added.
Power-Plate has already been in use at various welfare organisations, such as the Red Crescent, and the Association of the Disabled in Iran, where patients have demonstrated positive results. "We have been treating approximately fifty patients, with a wide range of conditions," explained Mehrdad Khalili, Occupational Therapist, Iranian Association of the Disabled, Tehran. "An average of 2-3 short sessions a week, depending on age, has proven remarkably beneficial. Patients have experienced a reduction in pain, a considerable improvement in sleeping patterns, voluntary movement and flexibility, as well as a general increase in strength and concentration."
Vibration technology works by transferring the energy from the vibrating platform to the body, which then triggers rapid muscle contractions. Simple or advanced exercises, such as squats, are performed in a static or dynamic way on the platform with varying intensity, depending on the patient's level.
"Nowadays, advanced vibration technology is being employed by physicians and physiotherapists as well as athletes and famous celebrities," explained Nelke Van Espert, CEO, Power-Plate Middle East. "In 2005, Power-Plate® started developing the Power-Plate® "medical". The revolutionary technology meant patients with musculoskeletal diseases could experience rehabilitating muscle contractions, without risking fracture or placing any additional strain on the locomotive system," she explained.
As with any emerging training or therapeutic modality in the health, medical and fitness realms, unbiased scientific support is critical to both validating and reinforcing claims, and to providing credibility within the professional community and general public. While there is much research yet to be done in the area, consistent findings from recent studies offer a sufficient indication as to the variety of potential applications and astounding impact of this revolutionary method of treatment.
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In the year 2000 the first Power-Plate® prototype receives an enthusiastic welcome. In response to immense global interest, sports- scientists bring their research to life and the Power-Plate® begins serial production. In less than one year Power-Plate® sales exceed 1,000 units. Fitness clubs, Beauty-Centres, Spas and Wellness resorts, rehabilitation facilities and medical Institutions report Power-Plate® produces impressive results, including an increase in bone density, blood circulation, improved co-ordination, a higher metabolic rate, improved flexibility, stronger muscle tissue, pain dampening and a faster route to rehabilitation.
Medical certification
In 2005 Power-Plate® starts developing the Power-Plate® "medical". The medical market requires different types of quality and production and Power-Plate® International establishes the second production site in Switzerland for the medically approved version.
Award winning system
In 2002 Power-Plate® wins a prestigious award; "The Innovation machine 2002".
In 2003 Power-Plate® wins the award at the international Beautyfair in Paris as the "Beauty machine of the year". A certificate of quality is presented by the German wellness association describing the Power Plate as a "Wellness machine". The Power-Plate® was also awarded as "the best Anti-Aging Machine in the year 2005".
Power-Plate Middle EastIn 2005, Power-Plate Middle East was created to service growing demand in the Middle East and Asian markets. For further information please contact:
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