The effects of using NEMES
The NEMES-BOSCO SYSTEM™ is very effective. The reason of this is because while most therapies, methods of treatment or training only work on a certain number of tissues or organs, the vibration given by the NEMES-BOSCO SYSTEM™, which is also referred to as 'Whole-Body-Vibration' (WBV), actually vibrates the whole body. NEMES has a positive effect on: muscle tissue, nerves, blood vessels, bones, cartilage, hormones and neurotransmitters.
MUSCLES
The effect of vibration results in what scientific literature calls 'Tonic Vibration Reflex' or 'TVR'. That is a repeated myotatic reflex or stretch reflex. This means that the vibrated muscle has to work very hard, while the subject or player using the NEMES does nothing other than balance on the platform. The effect per pulsation is like that of the knee jerk reflex. This muscle activity can be measured by use of electromyography (EMG). For example, in a one repetition maximum effort, the muscle(s) involved are activated 100% voluntarily. However with vibration training on the NEMES the muscles work at 200 to 300% of this IRM activiation. This is an ideal way to train, especially when the muscle does not function properly, for example with weakened muscles in the elderly, or after injuries.
BLOOD VESSELS
The effect of vibration-training on the blood vessels is clear to see and to feel. After training, one often sees that the skin of the lower leg is coloured pink.
This is a sign that the blood vessels in that area are wide open. It also explains the feeling which many describe as: coming home after a snowball fight with your bare hands, and then putting your hands in a bucket of warm water. A tingling feeling which indicates that your blood vessels are wide open. In Germany, the effect of vibration-training is used as therapy for a disturbed peripheral circulation, particularly in the lower legs, such as in chronic venous insufficiency.
NERVOUS SYSTEM
The effect on the muscles is reflexively activiated via the nervous system. With vibration-training, it seems as if pulsations awaken the nerve tract, which could explain the positive effects of vibration-training in partial paralysis. In fact, good results have been reported in the experimental treatment of, for example, MS patients.
BONES
Bone decalcification (osteoporosis) is one of the biggest health problems especially in the elderly and women population. Many elderly people break their bones more easily when they fall because of bone decalcification; the hip is the most notorious in this respect. The onset of osteoporosis is partly due to a lack of movement, which causes muscles to gradually weaken, the circulation to diminish and the bones to be inadequately used. In addition, as a result of the ageing process, the body produces less hormones such as testosterone, estrogen and growth hormone. Yet it is exactly these hormones which play such an important role in the maintenance of strong bones.
The advice usually given to sufferers of this disease is to take more exercise, but that is difficult when muscles are weak, particularly in the legs. The NEMES-BOSCO SYSTEM™ offers a good alternative to vigorous impact exercise: through vibration the muscles automatically become stronger and regain their tone. The circulation improves because the blood vessels in the legs are wide open due to the vibration. At the same time, the pulsation gives a direct stimulus to bone tissue, which in turn stimulates the production of new bone tissue.
Scientific research shows that vibration-training can help against osteoporosis. Recent findings show that even after only one vibration treatment, there is an increase in the hormone testosterone and growth hormone, which are so essential for strong bones.
CARTILAGE
It is already recognised that intermittent pressure stimulates optimal functioning of the cartilage. This cause the synovial fluid, or synovia, to be repeatedly pumped between the cartilage, just like a sponge which is constantly squeezed under water. This intermittent pressure maintains and improves cartilage function.
HORMONES
Effect of Vibration training on Hormones:
Testosterone: + 7%
Human Growth Hormone: + 460%
Cortisol: - 32%
(Source: Bosco et al 2000)
Research shows that after vibration-training, there is a high excretion of testosterone and growth hormone. There is also a drop in the stress hormone cortisol.
Testosterone and growth hormone are important in the functioning of both body and mind. Many complaints of the elderly can be traced to a decrease in these hormones. It is essentially these hormones, together with the female hormone estrogen, which are used to combat geriatric complaints so that it is possible to still enjoy life and vitality even when one has reached old age.
NEUROTRANSMITTERS
Parkinson's Disease is an example of a deficiency in dopamine, which is the reason that L-Dopa is given as medicine. It is also recognised that serotonin plays a role in our mood, or frame of mind.
A shortage of serotonin in the brain can lead to depression, which is the reason that Prozac is given as a medicine in order to increase the serotonin content in the brain.
From research, it appears that vibration-training also influences the neurotransmitters and the way in which they work. Vibration-training increases the serotonin content in the brain, which could possibly explain why one feels so well after vibration-training.
Benefits of using NEMES
STRENGTH:
(Issurin et al 1994) showed that it enhances strength dramatically. Over a 3 week training period maximum strength increased by 49.8% as a result of Vibration training compared with a 16% increase with conventional weight training methods
SPEED:
Bosco et al (1990) showed improvements of 5.7% in power and 6.4% in speed after only one vibration training session. Conventional training did not show any performance improvement after one session. This improvement is typically only evident after at least 4 weeks of training!
FLEXIBILITY:
Within a few sessions on the machine, significant increases in flexibility are noted (Issurin et al 1994).
POWER:
Increases in power are noticeable after a minimum of three sessions using the machine. Jump power and height achieved improved by 12% after a 10 day training programme using vibration training while no change was observed in the control group (Bosco et al 1998).
In another study Bosco and colleagues (1999) found a 25% increase in arm power in international boxers following one vibration training session. Again the control group did not show any improvement and this type of gain is only evident from conventional training after several weeks.
It is estimated that 100min vibration training is equal to 200 drop jumps from 60cm height twice a week for 12 months !
MEDICAL:
Benefits in the treatment of disorders such as MS, osteoporosis, various muscle and nervous disorders, paresis, various handicaps and forms of spasticity (Bishop 1974, 1975, Johnston et al 1970).
REHABILITATION:
or the management of impared joint mobility (Klyscz et al 1997).
COSMETICS:
Treatment and prevention of fluid retention, low muscle tone, support of the treatment of cellulitis, figure improvement and as an amazing way of getting rid of body fat (Kraaienhoff 1999).
ANTI-AGEING:
For fitness, bone density enhancement, circulation improvement and revitalisation. (Kraaienhoff 1999).
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