Comments on: Whole Body Vibration Therapy for Osteoporosis and Bone Density

By: Richard Martin

Richard Martin — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 13:01:30 +0000

In reply to Renee.

Marodyne. See here: https://my-marodyne-liv.btt-health.com/

By: Renee

Renee — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:56:38 +0000

What’s the company’s?

By: Rob Martin

Rob Martin — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 17:06:19 +0000

I read Dr. Rubin’s paper on bone density with astronauts many years ago. I emailed him and he was kind enough to answer me regarding the use of WBV for my mother’s osteoporosis. He reminded me that WBV had not been tested on humans and mentioned a different company as being a possible source of a WBV platform. I contacted this company and they were surprised that I even knew of their product which had not been released yet. A couple of months later I had a low platform and one that was bench height. Unfortunately, my mother found it boring to use them and I was never able to ascertain the efficacy of the products regarding her situation. I’ve recently pulled them down from the attic and have begun using them again, at the .4g setting. These units only go to 1.1g. and this company is still selling them. Time will tell if I notice any changes. Will keep you posted.

By: Paula Hamilton

Paula Hamilton — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 03:22:50 +0000

Margaret, Thank you for these wonderful interviews with Dr. Rubin. I have had success (increase BMD) using the Biodensity machine and powerplate weekly for the past two years. I wonder if I can trade in the weekly drive to biodensity for a daily dose of marcodyne LIV, and get the same results. ??? Have you reviewed the Biodensity machine or the osteostrong program? Thank you for all you do. It is difficult to find an osteoporosis expert!

By: Nancy Nichols

Nancy Nichols — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:36:24 +0000

I was so exited to hear about Marodyne, no matter what the cost, until (reading between the lines) in totality it appears to be useless for those of us over 70 who have had VCFS and osteoporosis, despite being otherwise quite healthy and active. So as I made my plans to buy one, I couldn’t find anything in the studies in literature that tells me whether I exercise or not, at age 72 with osteoporosis, that will be of any benefit to me whatsoever. If I am misunderstanding kindly let me know! I’ve been following Margaret for a long time and would like a definitive statement on this as I can see that anything regarding elderly, and I guess that’s what I am, people gaining any benefit from this machine. Kindly clarify for me? Thanks!

By: Richard Martin

Richard Martin — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 21:42:16 +0000

In reply to Catherine. Hi Catherine. There are too many vibration platforms for Margaret to review. At this point and to our best knowledge, the Marodyne is the only product that conforms to the specifications tested by Dr. Rubin and other researchers (as listed in the article).

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:04:48 +0000

I also am looking for a more affordable alternative to the Marodynd LiV, now selling in Canada for $4500. What does Margaret think of the ***** ***** ***** ****? It is a machine by *****.

By: Richard Martin

Richard Martin — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:50:34 +0000

In reply to Joyce. In general, it should not be an issue with low intensity vibration (it will be if you use whole body, high intensity vibration platforms like the PowerPlate). However, you should discuss your post operation therapy modalities with your surgeon and Physical Therapist and see if they give the green light as it relates to your circumstance.

By: Richard Martin

Richard Martin — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:25:34 +0000

In reply to Sherrie Mendelson.

You read about Margaret here: http://melioguide.com/about/margaret-martin/

We will creating a “how to use” the Marodyne device soon. Stay tuned.

By: Sherrie Mendelson

Sherrie Mendelson — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 23:29:58 +0000

Hi Margaret, would you tell me a little about yourself? What is your profession? Also, I am trying to decide if I should buy my own machine or go to a provider.
And how frequently and what length of time can you use these machines?