Vibromassage

Other names : vibratory massage, vibra-massage, vibration therapy, Vibrational Healing Massage Therapy
Vibromassage is a type of massage based on the use of mechanical devices for vibration therapy, which pass vibration onto the body surface that is being massaged. Vibromassage can be both general and local. Also known as vibrational therapy or vibration training, vibration healing is used in a variety of health-care settings (including physical therapy, massage therapy, rehabilitation, and sports medicine).

Types of Vibration Healing

There are different types of vibration healing, including localized vibration therapy (in which vibration is delivered only to the area of the body in need of treatment) and whole body vibration (in which treatment is administered through use of a machine or chair that vibrates the entire body at once). A number of health professionals use vibration healing in their practices. While massage therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and practitioners of bodywork are all known to practice vibration therapy, there is no licensure program for this modality.

Special Precautions of Vibromassage

Although the long-term health effects of vibration healing are unknown (due to a lack of research), there's some concern that repeatedly undergoing vibration healing may lead to very small tears in muscles or fractures in bones. If you're considering the use of vibration healing in treatment of a chronic condition, make sure to consult your physician prior to undergoing the therapy.

Health Benefits and uses of Vibromassage are

Vibration healing is said to aid in the treatment of these and other health conditions:

• Arthritis
• Bone Health : So far, research on the use of vibration healing in treatment or prevention of osteoporosis has yielded mixed results. In a 2011 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, for instance, a 12-month-long clinical trial involving 202 postmenopausal women found that whole-body vibration failed to improve bone mineral density or bone structure. Meanwhile, a number of small studies (including a 2013 clinical trial published in Clinical Interventions in Aging, which involved 28 postmenopausal women and a six-month treatment period) have found that whole-body vibration may help improve bone mineral density in the lumbar spine and other areas of the body.
• Cerebral palsy
• Fibromyalgia : A number of small studies have shown that vibration healing may aid in the treatment of fibromyalgia. In a study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine in 2008, for example, patients who underwent a six-week treatment program that included both whole-body vibration and exercise therapy had significantly greater improvements in pain and fatigue (compared to those whose treatment program solely consisted of exercise therapy). The study involved a total of 36 women with fibromyalgia.
• metabolic syndrome
• Multiple Sclerosis : Vibration healing may benefit people with multiple sclerosis, according to a pilot study published in Clinical Rehabilitation in 2005. In a trial involving 12 patients with multiple sclerosis, those treated with whole-body vibration showed greater improvements in postural control and mobility (compared to patients assigned to a placebo treatment).
• pain
• Parkinson's disease : A small study published in NeuroRehabilitation in 2009 indicates that vibration healing may be helpful to people with Parkinson's disease. In an experiment involving 40 patients with Parkinson's disease, researchers observed that whole-body vibration helped to improve motor control and functioning, as well as reduce rigidity and tremors.
• sports injuries
• Tinnitus : In a small study published in the International Tinnitus Journal in 2005, 15 patients with tinnitus experienced long-term improvements in their symptoms after undergoing vibration healing.
• In addition, vibration healing is said to fight osteoporosis by protecting against loss of bone mineral density. Some proponents suggest that vibration healing can also help stimulate the lymphatic system, increase metabolism, regulate blood sugar, improve sports performance, aid in stroke recovery, and promote wound healing.