Maybe you've seen these machines in your local gym or in a Physical Therapy clinic:
You look over and see someone standing on a small platform that is shaking them all over!

What are they, what do they do, and why would anyone use them?

Today's episode covers an overview of some of the reasons people may try them, and I'll discuss the data I found as I searched to understand if they really carry any benefit.

People try them hoping to increase muscle, or decrease fat, or both. They are used in hopes of increasing bone density and preventing fractures from osteoporosis. They've been used by people with pain stemming from knee osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain, as well as those with fibromyalgia. And they are used by many to try to improve lymphatic flow and drainage. Do the studies offer proof that they actually help with these issues?  

Listen in as I discuss what I learned and talk about how and why I use one.