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Vibration plate - what benefits have you noticed?

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Lugol · 07/07/2026 06:44

My Mum has lipodema and wanted a vibration plate so I bought one for her and then one for myself.
I've used it a couple of times so far.
If you have one and you've been using it a while what benefits have you noticed?

Is this just going to be one of those things in the corner gathering dust or are there tangible benefits to it?

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JoanofGaunt · 08/07/2026 10:47

Sugarnspicenallthingsnaice · 07/07/2026 23:59

Stating the obvious here but all of those exercises are effective at building strength, stability, balance etc. if you just do them normally without buying a vibration plate Grin

I understand your point and appreciate that what works for one person may not be someone else’s approach. However for me, this is an ongoing process to regain strength after illness. I genuinely would have struggled to get this far without using the vibration plate as a starting point.

Neuronimo · 08/07/2026 11:31

'Stating the obvious here but all of those exercises are effective at building strength, stability, balance etc. if you just do them normally without buying a vibration plate'

For me it is a reduction in muscle and joint pain afterwards. It is purely anecdotal, but it definitely works for me. It was recommended by a friend who has fibromyalgia.

NoName47 · 08/07/2026 14:05

MichelleObamaArms · 07/07/2026 12:17

I got this one: https://amzn.eu/d/04c0f0aw
although I paid quite a bit more for it!

Sorry can I ask how long you use it for every day? I thought it was just a gimmic but have lost 5 stone and am hoping to lose more so would love anything that helps with loose skin.

GooseCreekandtheRiver · 08/07/2026 19:17

I was put off using them by the (potentially flawed) logic that the vibrations from something like a garden strimmer makes my wrists and elbows hurt, so I assumed the vibrations were bad for the joints. (I know road workers who use those compaction vibration machines have issues).

Neuronimo · 08/07/2026 20:10

It is slightly more gentle than a pneumatic drills and compactors I should say. It has different levels too 😁

MichelleObamaArms · 09/07/2026 12:40

NoName47 · 08/07/2026 14:05

Sorry can I ask how long you use it for every day? I thought it was just a gimmic but have lost 5 stone and am hoping to lose more so would love anything that helps with loose skin.

I found some exercises on YouTube that I did on the plate - squats and lunges etc.
I didn’t have any loose skin; I also used bio oil daily so I think that helped a bit too.

LadyLexi · 09/07/2026 13:48

slightlysmallerPoisonIvy · 08/07/2026 00:30

Thanks, my under knee pads are painful so it's worth a try, have you seen any difference in ankle cuffs, if you have those?

I dont have ankle cuffs but I did see several ladies comment positively about seeing reductions in their ankle cuffs/ swelling . Im on a reddit group and also a Facebook group

mondaytosunday · 09/07/2026 14:15

I used to use one and do exercises on it when I had a PT. Can’t see I noticed any benefit.

honeyrider · 09/07/2026 15:26

Vibration plates can be beneficial for autistic children.

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