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PostPosted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:13 am 
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Background: Exercise therapy in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) is effective for improving muscle strength and functional mobility.

Objective: To investigate, in MS patients attending an in-patient rehabilitation program, the additional effects of a 3-week exercise program, performed on a whole body vibration platform, on muscle strength and functionality. ... Read More - http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuseact ... pageid/692

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Whole body vibration has been discussed at:

exercise-and-physical-therapy-f21/topic3459.html

I think it might be beneficial under this scenario – the PowerPlate reduces visceral fat; visceral fat inhibits normal pancreas/insulin function; when affected by visceral fat, the pancreas will produce excess insulin = damage that leads to MS.

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