The Vibra Method

How it works

Current technological advances have made it possible to know and appreciate thetherapeutic value of high-frequency functional air vibrations, further supported by authoritative and numerous scientific publications as one of the most effective and versatile methods in rehabilitation.
The air vibrations generated by Vibra 3.0 and Vibra GO are transmitted locally to cutaneous receptors through dedicated transducers placed on the muscle areas in a NON-INVASIVE manner. The air functional vibrations interact principally with the mechanoreceptors, Golgi tendon organs, and neuromuscular spindles. As each of these has a different sensitivity to vibration frequency, Vibra 3.0 and Vibra GO allow selective activation through optimal control of frequency and pressure intensity. The positioning of the transducers on the muscle groups is scientifically determined and guarantees the expected beneficial effects that are obtained quickly and last over time.

La vibrazione, attraverso la selezione di opportune frequenze, può agire su specifici meccanorecettori quali: Meissner e Merkel, posti negli strati superficiali della cute; i corpuscoli del Ruffini e Pacini situati più in profondità; e sugli organi del Golgi presenti nelle giunzioni mio-tendinee, nonché sulle fibre Ia dei fusi neuromuscolari.
Una volta attivati selettivamente i meccanorecettori, lo stimolo vibrazionale viaggia lungo le fibre di tipo I, mielinizzate di grosso calibro e a rapida conduzione. Lo stimolo vibrazionale, si rivela quindi più selettivo rispetto alla TENS nell’attivazione delle fibre di grosso calibro coinvolte nella modulazione del dolore a livello spinale.
Lo stimolo, una volta raggiunto il midollo spinale induce, in funzione dei parametri di stimolazione scelti dall'operatore, la prevalenza di differenti risposte spinali quali: attivazione del “gate spinale”, evocazione del TVR (riflesso tonico vibratorio) od inibizione reciproca.
La vibrazione è in grado di migliorare l’integrazione tra impulsi afferenti e risposta motoria a livello soprasegmentario grazie alla capacità di poter variare con elevata precisione frequenza ed intensità pressoria dello stimolo erogato.
Grazie alle modificazioni indotte a livello soprasegmentario, la vibrazione è in grado di migliorare l’output motorio durante l'attivazione volontaria attraverso una miglior organizzazione funzionale, modificando l’ordine di reclutamento delle fibre muscolari.
La modificazione del pattern di reclutamento fibrale hanno ricadute cliniche e consente di ottenere differenti performance atletiche.

The Vibra method does not require the active collaboration of the patient, but can also integrate and enhance physical gym applications alongside therapeutic exercises thanks to the new long and flexible custom tubes with secure attachment to the brand new transducers. This results in an amplification of the effect and a further acceleration of functional recovery, improving proprioception, muscle tone, physical endurance and muscle coordination. The beneficial effects of Vibra are visible already after a few sessions and the improvements are evident from the first 24 hours after the treatment.

Sensory-motor cortex

The cortex perceives vibration as the mechanical stimulus for muscle contraction. The combination of voluntary concentration and vibration determines cerebellar activation. The combination of voluntary concentration and vibration determines cerebellar activation.

Casale et al.100 Hz Localized vibration Increases Ipsilateral cerebellar area activity during a motor task in healthy subjects: Three Cases Report. G Ital Med Lav Erg 2019; 41:3, 255-259

Movement task alone

Movement task with vibratory stimulus

Advantages for patients

Faster functional recovery without side effects, also suitable for cardiology patients.
Treatments are safe and have high therapeutic efficacy.
Reduced recovery times and consequently also the number of treatments required for the treatment, improving the quality of the results obtained.
Promotes a sense of well-being, predisposing the subject towards post-treatment physical activity.
Pleasant and relaxing therapy, thanks also to the innovative Z.A.L. (reduced noise impact).
Complete safety for patients with fragile capillaries due to a reduced vacuum effect.
Better results also due to the possibility to integrate movement exercises during a treatment session.

Advantages for rehabilitations centers

The unique nature of the treatment: the focus of the intervention is no longer the symptom; instead function is the objective.
The therapeutic interaction is not peripheral, it influences the Central Nervous System (CNS), generating an actual reset of the neural-motor system.
The results of rehabilitation program can be enhanced, as the treatment can be quickly and simply integrated with other appropriate therapies.
Reduced recovery times with a consequent reduction also in the number of treatment sessions required, improving the quality of the results obtained.
Outstanding versatility: can be used in the fields of Rehabilitation, Neurology, Pain Management, Geriatrics, Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy, and Aesthetic Medicine.
Ideal for home use (VIBRA GO).
It is also NOT operator-dependent.
Low noise level to improve the quality of the working environment for the operator and to reduce patient stress.
Advanced technical-scientific support.
Continuous scientific research
Continuous training and application updates with Masterclasses dedicated to users.

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