What Is Whole Body Vibration?

You stand or perform guided movements on a platform that produces rapid mechanical vibrations. These vibrations travel through the body and prompt muscle responses as you maintain your position. The experience changes with the platform settings, your stance, and the activity being performed.

Why Might It Be Included in Your Care?

Whole body vibration may be used to add a muscle-activation or balance challenge to an exercise program. For example, maintaining a supported standing position or performing a controlled squat on the platform creates a different task than doing the same movement on the floor. Dr. Magen considers your strength, balance, symptoms, and health history before deciding whether that added challenge is useful. Potential benefits depend on the person and the program; the platform does not replace regular exercise.

What Happens During a Session?

You’ll receive instructions on positioning and how to use any available support. The settings and activity are selected for your ability, with your comfort monitored throughout.

Is More Intensity Better?

The goal is an appropriate challenge, not the strongest setting. Tell us about dizziness, pain, or difficulty maintaining your position so the activity can be modified or stopped.