Power Plate

[hope2beslim 17]

As anyone used or tried a power plate after surgery???

Has anyone any idea how long after operation before I can use one

Thank you

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

hope2beslim

might be showing my ignorance but.....

what the heck is a POWER PLATE?

[hope2beslim 17]

It's a vibration exercise machine...

Power-Plate is a machine that gives the body's muscles a high-speed workout by using vibrations to stimulate them to contract and relax. They generally contract once or twice a second, but by standing on the Power-Plate, its vibrations cause an automatic reflex muscle contraction of 30-50 a second.

Power-Plate is a great time-saver due to the effectiveness of training and the fact that many muscle groups are activated at the same time. It's claimed that 10 minutes on the Power-Plate will have the same results as 60 minutes of conventional strenuous training.

What the expert says...

Mark Andrews is a remedial therapist and Power-Plate specialist trainer.

Better results in less time

Power-Plate is like the microwave of fitness - you can do as little as 10 minutes and still achieve a great workout.

Just wondered if the vibration would be ok following operation??

[cherrybombknits 184]

I got on a power plate at the county fair this year. The shaking hurt my back and knees without anything cut up on me. I have to admit it seemed like a gimmick to me, but in any case I wouldn't try it until you are absolutely healed up.