Physiotherapy and the Power Plate at KTB  

The Power Plate can be implemented into the rehabilitation of many different conditions as it helps to achieve many positive physical effects. The chart below summarises this.

 

Conditions that the Power Plate can help Arthritis Overuse Injuries including: Tendinopathy, Ligament Injuries and Stress Fracture Post operative rehabilitation Chronic pain including spinal pain Joint Instability Hypermobility Syndrome Sports Injury Rehabilitation Osteoporosis Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Multiple Sclerosis Obesity

Physiological effects achieved through Vibration Therapy Improved joint range Improved muscle flexibility Decreased pain Quicker healing Improved balance Improved stability Improved exercise tolerance Improved bone density Increased metabolism Weight loss

 

We advise a session at least twice a week to optimise the benefits. Your target areas and goals are set by a Physiotherapist and your treatment will be guided via a fully trained technician.

When the Power Plate could be unsafe

As we are Physiotherapists we will not allow you to put yourself in any danger and therefore we will not begin a Power plate programme with you if you have a joint replacement, a pacemaker or serious heart or vascular problems, a fresh wound in contact with the pad, an acute migraine, an acute inflammatory process, an acute disc prolapsed, you are pregnant, you have epilepsy, diabetes or a tumour / cancer or if you have any metal pins bolts or plates.