Vibration Plate

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Here I am showing off my vibration board on my new YouTube Channel called
“School of Life”

Very soon, after my stroke, I scoured a US site that advised getting a vibration board to combat a sedentary life style. Since I could only move about with a Zimmer frame, I knew I was definitely prone to losing bone density, which eventually leads to weak bones and osteoporosis. For sure, I have lost some bone density, but I believe it’s minimal. Bones piezo-electric, meaning, they respond to stresses and forces (such as the pull of gravity) all the time. I bought the LifePro Vibration Plate Exercise Machine (Whole Body Vibration Fitness Trainer) for about £150 and used it for 2-10 minutes every other day. It is an essential “School-of-Life” tool. If you can play hopscotch, do jumping jacks or any type of plyometric (jump) training, then you’re laughing! Go do!

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Thank you for sharing Roland. Bone density can be a big issue for us women of a certain age in addition to any other conditions that might reduce bone density.

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Hi Roland, I too had a haemorrhagic stroke, 3 years ago, which left the right side of my body affected. After 10 weeks in hospital I came out and began intensive NHS physio which ended, so now I pay a private neuro physio for ongoing care. I’m 66 now and just started receiving my pension.
It’s interesting that you were a musician because I have been a guitar player for 50 years. I’m convinced that that has helped my stroke hand to recover to the point where I can play, albeit at a lesser level of skill.
The vibration board looks very interesting but I’ve bought so many gadgets in the 3 years since my stroke and only used them for a short time that my wife is rightly sceptical about letting me buy any more.
When I walk, I’m always looking at my feet because I don’t have full feeling or movement in my stroke leg.
How does the board help you?
Chris

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Hi Chris,

the vibration board guards against osteoporosis. Ever felt your bones are losing density post stroke? Looking at your feet implies insufficient interoception in your ankles ; me too. Trouble is, to wake them up, (stimulate the proprioceptors) we need to walk without watching! Not so easy.

This may help: Ever watch The man who lost his body?
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x12647t

Presumably you look at my YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@Start-Again-xyz
Just in case you don’t know it, ciao, Roland

Thx for chat,
ps. playing music is great for rehab ; I am still waiting to be able to feel my bow. I did some piano though (requires less refined touch)

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Did you get a plate ?
My physio has suggested one to try to get feeling in my leg/foot too, so I was wondering if you have any experience or advice please

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I have a vibration plate ; it does little for sensation though.
Water, the Sea and anything connecting you with nature is your best bet.
Sand also.

Good luck, R

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Why ? Or do you mean getting different sensations ?

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maybe I wrote too hastily,
on second thoughts it has helped with sensation, but its main use is to

  1. stress the bones lightly to guard against osteoporosis.
  2. develop awareness of vibration (precursor to sensing via arm / legs)
  3. challenge balance and awaken proprioceptors in ankles

R

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Thanks, early days but I quite like the feeling, however after filtering out the ones on Amazon with a lot of faults, I have got one that plays electronic disco music,

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