Hi there,

In term of discomfort when standing on vibration plate, i agree with you. However in term of clinical use it has limited use i do disagree with you!
I Have looked at a various research papers related to vibration training and the benefits are great and helps with the following conditions, here some of them:
- MS
- Fibromyalgia
- OA pain relief
- Osteoporosis
- Activate Blood circulation, and therefore helps with acceleration of healing
process to tendons and muscles
- Power Plate Stimulates Recovery After ACL Rupture

links to some of the research papers:
Application of vibration training in physiotherapy: http://www.powerplateusa.com/researc...rapy%20(7).pdf
Osteoporosis: http://www.bettervibrations.com/medical/hipDensity.pdf
Improving walk and mobility with elderly population: http://www.bettervibrations.com/medical/ortho08.pdf
physiological effects: http://www.bettervibrations.com/medical/acute.pdf
ACL repair: http://www.powerplate.com/research/docs/ACL%20(1).pdf


We physios use ultrasound, TENS, cold/heat therapy and other modalities. I see vibration training as another modality that can offer real physiological changes and aids treatments. I do think we physios should do some research on this machine to find out more about it!

Regards,

Physiofit