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RESEARCHES ON WBPA

Improve constipation problem 

Conducted research on constipation relief using Whole Body Vertical Vibration machine and found that the machine gives significant results in relieving constipation problem.

Tsung-Ju Wu Changhua Christian Hospital Caotun Branch Director of Rehabilitation Department The effect of whole-body vibration on improving the symptoms of functional constipation A randomized controlled pilot study. Tsung-Ju Wu, Ta-Sen Wei, Ya-Hui Chou, Chao-Pin Yang, Chien-Lin Wu, Yen-Chun Chen, and Sen-Yung Liu

Improve sports performance & Anti-fatigue

Conducted research by using Whole Body Vertical Vibration machine showed that vibration can enhance sports performance and has anti-fatigue function. It will not cause physiological, biochemical and pathological side effects. For sports training guidance, the whole body vertical vibration has health promotion benefits and sports safety. 

Chen, W.C Ph.D. of Sports Sciences Chang Gung University of Science and Technology Dean of Physical Education Investigation of whole-body vibration training on physiological and biochemical characteristics in mice Wei-Lin Su, Wen-Ching Huang, I-Nan Chen, Wen-Chyan Chen, Chi-Chang Huang, Michael Chi-Huang Huang. Physical Education Journal Vol. 48, No. 1, 2015. 3: 33-44 Doi:10.3966/102472972015034801003 

Arteriosclerosis

Conducted a 6-week vibration training on elderly using Whole Body Vertical Vibration machine and found that it relieved arteriosclerosis efficiently.

Chen, W.C Ph.D. of Sports Sciences Chang Gung University of Science and Technology Dean of Physical Education Influence of Six Weeks Whole-Body Vibration Exercise on Arterial Stiffness In the Elderly 6Th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (Ecss) Chen, K.W.C.1, Chen, W.C.2, Chia, P.S.3, Chi, S.F.4, Ye, J.Y.5, Wang, S.W.

Stimulates and improves players’ explosiveness and running efficiency

Conducted scientific training research on athletes by using Whole Body Vertical Vibration machine showed that short-term high intensive vibration training can improve athletes lower limb explosiveness and running efficiency. 

Chia-Hsin Chen Kaohsiung Medical University Dean of Rehabilitation Center Improvement in Running Economy After 8 Weeks of Whole-body Vibration Training Ching-Feng Cheng1, Kuo-Hui Cheng2, Yu-Ming Lee2, Hsin-Wei Huang2, Yu-Hsuan Kuo2,Heng-Ju Lee2 Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Publish Ahead of Print DOI:1031519/JSC.0b013e31824e0eb1

Improvement of lumbar flexion and extension and lower back pain

Conducted vibration training on lumbopelvic proprioception patients for 12-weeks by using Whole Body Vertical Vibration machine, research showed that vertical vibration exercise are effective for strengthening lumbar flexion and extension, reduce lower back pain and increase lumbar sensitivity. 

Yi-Li Zheng Shanghai University of Sport/Department of Sports Rehabilitation Effect of 12-Week Whole-Body Vibration Exercise on Lumbopelvic Proprioception and Pain Control in Young Adults with Nonspecific Low Back Pain. Yi-Li Zheng, Xiao-Feng Wang, Bing-Lin Chen, Wei Gu, Xin Wang, Bing Xu, Juan Zhang, Ya Wu, Chang-Cheng Chen, Xiao-Chen Liu, Xue-Quang Wang Med Sci Monit 2019; 25:443-452 DOI: 10-12659/msm.912047

Common metabolic diseases

Conducted training on common metabolic diseases patients by using Whole Body Vertical Vibration machine, research showed that vertical vibration has significant effect on improve body composition, lower body index and fat percentage, improve sugar level, blood pressure, lower heart rate, regulate cardiopulmonary function,increase bone density. 

Chen, W.C A.P.   Graduate institute for Public health and social transformation studies Sichuan University

Stroke knee hyperextension

Conducted 8-week Whole Body Vertical Vibration training by using the machine on stroke patients that have knee hypertension.  The result showed the whole body vertical vibration can reduce such patients knee hyperextension and gait problems. 

Guo C, Mi X, Liu S, Yi W, Gong C, Zhu L, Machado S, Yuan TF, Shan C Nanjing Medical University/Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital Whole body vibration training improves walking performance of stroke patients with knee hyperextension: a randomized controlled pilot study. Chuan Guo, Xun Mi, Shouguo Liu, Wenchao Yi, Chen GVong, Lan Zhu, Sergio Machado, TiFei Yuan and Chunlei Shan CNS & Neurological Disorders – Drug Targets. PMID:26556074

Cerebral Stroke and Stroke (acute cerebrovascular disease)

Study on the effect of whole body vertical vibration stimulation on walking efficiency and stroke patients with hemiplegia, result showed that the whole body vertical vibration training improve gait parameters and enhance lower limbs walking ability

ShotaFuKuda   Doctor at Yoshikai Hospital, Osaka, Japan  

Cell Regeneration

Appropriate sheer force can induce human mesenchymal stem cells to produce vascular endothelial growth factor and stimulate endothelial cell differentiation.

 Nanjing Medical University/Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital   Effects of whole body vibration on walking efficiency in hemiplegia patients. Zhu Juan, Xu Guangxu, Zhang Wentong, et al. Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation, Dec 2014, Vol. 29 No.6

Ischemic hypoxic encephalopathy causes Parkinson’s syndrome

Research done on Ischemic hypoxic encephalopathy Parkinson’s syndrome by using whole body vertical vibration machine. Based on clinical medication, ascending exercise therapy treatment and the introduction of whole body vertical vibration therapy in the middle of treatment, the study found that its rehabilitation effect is significant. 

  Jiangsu Province Hospital DOI: 10.3870/zgkf.2015. 05. 029

Improve joint subluxation and improve upper limb motor function

Conducted the weight-bearing vibration training of upper limbs on upper limbs of patients with hemiplegic shoulder subluxation. The result showed that whole body vertical vibration can improve neuromuscular activity and bone density, promote subchondral bone remodeling and improve the effect of the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular system, which can effectively improve the upper limb functions of patients.

 Nanjing Medical University/ Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital IDOI: 10.3870/ZGKF.2015.04.012

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