Although the rhythm of a person's life becomes more intense every year, the motor activity decreases, and consequently more neurological pathologies appear.
Over the past decades, the interest in using mechanical vibrations as a physiotherapeutic treatment has increased significantly in neurology.
The essence of the method of vibration therapy
Vibrotherapy is a health-improving effect on the body of vibrations with a purity of 10-250 Hz, which are transmitted through the contact of the device with the patient's body. Therapy is used to prevent and treat a variety of health problems.
There are two main aspects to the work of vibration therapy:
- effect on tissues that touch the source of vibrations;
- reflex response of organs and tissues associated with the zone of exposure to vibrations.
Positive effects from the procedure:
- vibrations irritate the skin and stimulate blood flow to the subcutaneous tissues;
- is stimulated by the work of the nervous system;
- decreases the heart rate;
- improves blood circulation, normalizes the cellular metabolism;
- purifies vessels of toxins and toxins;
- necrotic tissues are regenerated, the skin is rejuvenated;
- is used to relieve inflammation;
- normalizes the balance of immune responses;
- increases the flow of oxygen into the tissue;
- effectively combats cellulite and promotes weight loss.
If the vibration frequency is low( up to 50 Hz), then patients experience a decrease in pressure. If the vibration frequency increases( above 50 Hz), then the pressure rises. A particularly good procedure for people suffering from such diseases as hypo- and hypertension.
Application of the technique in neurology
Vibromassage has a tonic effect on the nervous system, leading to a weakening or cessation of pain.
Vibration therapy is used to help patients with various neurological diseases and injuries.
Objectives of using the method in neurology:
- normalization of the nervous system and the work of the musculoskeletal system;
- treatment of neuralgia, neuritis, radiculitis;
- with low sensitivity of nerve endings;
- relieves muscle spasms;
- treatment of CNS pathology: neuroses, insomnia, depression;
- is used regularly in cerebral palsy.
Through the muscle, vibrations are transferred to the central nervous system and lead to short-term muscle contractions. Weak, short-term or intense vibrations lead to changes in the functional state of the nervous system, improve the work of peripheral organs and restore homeostasis.
The procedure extends the vessels and has a toning effect. Positively affects different tissues of the body. Acts as an anesthetic - in connection with the development of the inhibitory process in the central nervous system.
Limitations and contraindications
It should be noted that the procedure can not be used in the following cases:
- pregnancy;
- blood clots;
- skin diseases;
- varicose veins;
- general intolerance of the procedure;
- inflammation on the skin;
- oncological diseases;
- contraindications from a doctor.
Methods of therapy and adaptations
There are two approaches to treating the body with vibration:
- General vibration therapy - the impact of vibration on the entire body. Used in medical institutions - this is due to the cumbersome
devices. To them carry - a vibrating chair, a bicycle Goffa, magnetic-vibrational couches, platforms. - Local Vibrotherapy is a local treatment for individual skin areas. Devices for local massage are used. Separate: hand, fixed on the body of the device, hydromassage.
The procedure of vibratory therapy is determined by the choice of apparatus for massage. Before the procedure begins, vibration exposure parameters must be set:
- frequency;
- amplitude;
- temperature;
- select nozzles( for a hand-held massager) to have a better effect on the affected area.
There are two methods of using a massager for vibration therapy:
- Stable .The massager is fixed in one part of the body for 1-2 minutes, then moved to another area. Such a method is practically not applied at present.
- Labile .Without stopping the massager without stopping is moved in a circular motion along the patient's body.
The duration of the procedure is from 7 minutes to 20 minutes. The course of treatment is prescribed by a doctor, but usually it lasts 10-15 sessions.
Special vibration devices are available: 
- Hydromassage .Mechanical vibration therapy can be carried out through water, using vibrating baths. The skin gets jets of water of varying pressure. The procedure is 7-15 minutes.
- Household vibration massager. Most often, the massage is done using a compact hand-held device. It can be used in combination with other types of massage.
- Spot vibrating massage. The method consists in exposure to high frequency vibrations( 100 Hz and more).
Undoubtedly, the benefits of vibration therapy are enormous. This has been proven for many years using this physiotherapy. Such success is associated with high physiotherapeutic effectiveness of the method, as well as the ability to combine it with other therapies.
It is important that now there are a huge number of massagers that have very different parametric properties. You can choose what is best for treating the pathology of an individual patient.
