The Science Behind Power Plate®

Power Plate’s patented PrecisionWave™ Technology is engineered to activate the body’s natural reflexive response to precision vibration, engaging the muscles in a consistent and controlled manner that results in accelerated training benefits.

Power Plate’s effectiveness has been proven in dozens of medical and scientific studies as well as clinical rehabilitation and wellness facilities, sports performance centers, and are currently utilized by a vast majority of professional and collegiate sports teams in the US and many others around the world.

Power Plate’s PrecisionWave™ Technology Helps You:

Burn Fat Quicker

Burn Fat Quicker

Tighten Skin

Tighten Skin

Burn Fat Quicker

Increase Strength

Increase Circulation

Increase Circulation

Improve Core Strength

Improve Core Strength

Activate More Muscles

Activate More Muscles

Improve Flexibility

Improve Flexibility

Improve Bone Strength

Improve Bone Strength

The body’s reflexes cause the nervous system to rapidly respond and stimulate the following systems:

Neurological

Proprioceptive

Musculoskeletal

Cardiovascular

Hormonal

  • Whole body vibration improves symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

    WBV is effective for reducing DPN-associated pain over a two- and four-week interval. This was the first study to demonstrate this using a sham vibration control. We further saw a persistence in pa...

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  • Whole body vibration therapy for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A pilot study

    The primary outcome measures were changes in the visual analog pain scale (VAS) and changes in the neuropathic pain scale (NPS). WBV demonstrated a significant (p < 0.05) acute pain reduction in...

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  • Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Skin Blood Flow and Nitric Oxide Production

    These findings demonstrate that patients with diabetes respond to WBV with increased SBF compared to the sham condition. The implication is that WBV is a potential nonpharmacological therapy for ne...

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  • Effects of whole-body vibration therapy on perception thresholds of type 2 diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy: a randomized controlled trial

    Our findings suggest that whole-body vibration training can improve vibration perception threshold of type 2 diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy.

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  • Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Flexibility and Stiffness

    A combination of published data shows that acceleration is the best metric to predict the effectiveness of WBV for improving flexibility and muscle stiffness.

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  • Effects of Whole-body Vibration Therapy on Knee Osteoarthritis

    The aim of this study was to assess the effects and safety of whole-body vibration on pain, stiffness, physical function, and muscle strength in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

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  • A Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial 2022

    In a new study, published in The Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, a joint Brazilian and Spanish research team utilized Power Plate® to compare outcomes ni postural balance, muscle stre...

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  • Power Plate Training and the Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment

    Scientists from two of Japan’s leading medical institutes have published exciting new research concluding that Whole Body Vibration (WBV), delivered by Power Plate, increased cerebral blood flow a...

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  • Does Acute Whole Body Vibration Training Improve the Physical Performance of People with Knee Osteoarthristis?

    The study showed that quick usage of Whole Body Vibration training was effective in improving the ability of individuals with knee osteoarthritis to complete their step test by 11%.

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  • Is Whole-body vibration beneficial for seniors?

    This literature review of the effects of whole body vibration in the senior population concludes that whole body vibration can reduce fall risk and improve postural control and be as effective as c...

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  • Power Plate® and the Treatment of Pre-hypertension and Hypertension

    Whole body vibration improves heart function, helping treat pre-hypertension and hypertension.

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  • Strength Gains and Higher Jumps with Power Plate® Training

    Research Shows Power Plate Training Results in Strength Gains and Improved Vertical Jump Height in 12 Weeks.

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  • The Effects of Power Plate® Training on Fall Prevention in the Elderly

    Power Plate Training Results in Reduced Fall Frequency and Improvement of the Response to Surface Rotations.

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  • Power Plate® Training Useful After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

    Power Plate Training Improves Proprioception and Balance More Than Conventional Training in Athletes Who Have Undergone ACL Reconstruction.

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  • Power Plate® Training Improves Walking Function in Spinal Cord Injury Patients

    Consistent use of a Power Plate® machine can result in an increase in walking function as defined by walking speed.

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  • The effectiveness of proprioceptive training for improving motor function: a systematic review

    This review examined different forms of proprioceptive training. Improvements associated with vibration are noted.

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  • The effects of random whole-body-vibration on motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease.

    This crossover study of 68 Parkinson's patients examined the effect of whole body vibration on motor symptoms. There was a highly significant improvement in motor scores with whole body vibration t...

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  • Effects of vibration on spasticity in individuals with spinal cord injury: a scoping systematic review.

    Whole body vibration resulted in a decrease in spasticity in lasting 6-8 days after the last vibration session

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  • Whole-body vibration improves walking function in individuals with spinal cord injury: a pilot study.

    This pilot study of spinal cord injured people showed significantly improved walking speed, cadence and step length with whole body vibration. These effects may persist for some time following whol...

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  • The effectiveness of whole-body-vibration training in improving hamstring flexibility in physically active adults.

    This review article found moderate evidence to support the use of whole body vibration to improve hamstring flexibility in active young adults.

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  • Power Plate® Training Proves Effective for the Elderly

    Power Plate® training Increases Knee-Extension Strength and Speed of Movement in Older Women

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  • Effects of Power Plate® Training on Sprint Running Kinematics and Explosive Strength Performance

    Whole body vibration stimulates the sensory receptors and the afferent pathways, leading to a more efficient use of the stretch reflex

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  • Power Plate® Training Increases Strength and Muscle Mass in Older Men

    One Year of Power Plate® Exercise Showed a Significant Increase in Muscle Mass, Isometric and Explosive Strength in Older Men.

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  • The Effect of Power Plate® Training on Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Muscle Strength in the Elderly

    Power Plate® training in older individuals leads to significant enhancements in cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength.

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  • Power Plate® Training Can Reduce Abdominal Fat in Overweight and Obese Adults

    Adding Power Plate® training to a hypocaloric diet can help to achieve a sustained long term weight loss and can reduce visceral adipose tissue in obese adults more than aerobic exercise alone.

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  • Whole-Body Vibration Augments Resistance Training Effects on Body Composition in Postmenopausal Women

    The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of resistance training in conjunction with Whole Body Vibration on body composition in sedentary postmenopausal women.

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  • Whole Body Vibration Training Builds Bone

    The Effect of Power Plate® Training on Bone Mineral Density, Muscles Strength and Power, and Fat Loss in Postmenopausal Women.

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  • The effect of vibration on active and passive range of motion in elite female synchronized swimmers.

    Whole body vibration increases flexibility and range of motion beyond that obtained with traditional stretching in world class swimmers.

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  • Vibration and stretching effects on flexibility and explosive strength in young gymnasts.

    Stretching with whole body vibration significantly increases flexibility without altering explosive strength.

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  • Effect of long-term Whole Body Vibration Training on Visceral Adipose Tissue

    This study shows that Whole Body Vibration training may have the potential to reduce Visceral Adipose Tissue more than aerobic exercise in obese adults, possibly making it a meaningful addition to ...

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  • Experimental Evidence of the Tonic Vibration Reflex during Whole-Body Vibration of the Loaded and Unloaded Leg

    This research examines experimental evidence for the tonic vibration reflex

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  • Precision: Why Medical and Sports- Performance Professionals Prefer Power Plate®

    When the body makes a neurological change in motor learning/skill development, precise repetition is required and with whole body vibration, vibration precision is key to effectiveness.

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  • Power Plate® for Anti-Aging and Regenerative Hormonal Response

    Researchers have begun to look at reflexive movement as a gateway to stimulate the natural anti-aging effect in the human body.

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  • Regular Massage on a Power Plate® Can Help Improve Circulation

    Research from Loma Linda University (USA) Shows that Massage Exercises on a Power Plate Can Help Improve Skin Blood Flow

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  • Whole Body Vibration Exercise Protocol versus a Standard Exercise Protocol after ACL Reconstruction: A Clinical Randomized Controlled Trial with Short Term Follow-Up.

    A randomized controlled study of 40 patients following ACL reconstruction with one group using whole body vibration and another using traditional post operative exercise showed no difference in out...

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  • Effect of whole-body vibration on quadriceps spasticity in individuals with spastic hypertonia due to spinal cord injury.

    This study examined the effects of whole body vibration on spasticity in spinal cord injury. Improvements in spasticity was noted following treatment and the effects persisted for at least eight da...

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  • Single-dose effects of whole body vibration on quadriceps strength in individuals with motor-incomplete spinal cord injury

    This blinded, randomized controlled trial of 25 people examined the effects of a single session of whole body vibration in motor incomplete spinal cord injury. The results suggest that even a singl...

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  • Whole Body Vibration Enhances Recovery After ACL Reconstruction

    Whole Body Vibration Expedites and Improves Recovery of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rupture and Subsequent Arthroscopic Reconstructive Surgery.

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  • Whole Body Vibration Helps Reduce Cellulite

    Research Shows Exercising on a Whole Body Vibration Platform Helps Eliminate the Appearance of Cellulite

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  • The effects of whole-body vibration on muscle strength and power: a meta-analysis

    This review article concluded that adding whole body vibration to an exercise program caused greater improvements in muscle strength and countermovement jump performance.

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