Vibration plates were originally developed in the 1960s to help Soviet cosmonauts prevent muscle and bone atrophy during space flight. Vibration plates, like EquiVibe, may have many benefits, including:
Horses that used a vibration plate twice a day for 60 days had up to 40% increased hoof growth in the first 30-60 days.
Vibration plates can reduce stress by increasing parasympathetic nervous system activity. This can benefit a horse's mental and physical health.
Stalled horses that received vibration therapy had similar bone mineral content to stalled horses that received light exercise.
Vibration plates can improve blood flow to the lower limbs, which can help injured areas heal faster.
Reduction in thoracolumbar pain in horses and improved topline in 4 weeks.
Tendon and ligament injuries showed a shortened and higher quality healing than without whole-body vibration.
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