Vibration Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers at Rush Medical Center Say Vibration Therapy Helps People with PD
Research shows that vibration therapy for Parkinson’s disease helps to reverse symptoms. Yea! The vibration therapy used in a Rush Medical Center research study was manufactured by NexNeuro. It used proprietary transducers engineered to vibrate the body with low frequencies for optimal psychological and physical impact. Tissues throughout the body vibrate to music medicine recorded by Dr. Susanne Jonas that resonate through the body’s nerves, skin and bones.
The SMART Lounge nourishes the mind – body connection and thus enhances the neurological system’s ability to function efficiently and effectively. Vibration therapy combines sound therapy and vibration into a single therapy which facilitates the healing effects of brain entrainment. Brain entrainment or “brainwave synchronization” is any practice that aims to cause brainwave frequency to fall into step with a periodic stimulus having a frequency corresponding to the intended brain-state (e.g., to induce sleep).
The SMART Lounge’s composers orchestrate binaural beats and brainwave entrainment into a Kinesthetic Audio for persons who are currently experiencing the symptoms of Parkinson’s.
The SMART Lounge is designed to be set up in a room your home. Many people set it up in their exercise rooms. It is the size of a chaise lounge chair.
- The SL1 SMART Lounge is energy-efficient. It comes standard with four (4) custom transducers utilizing a 150-watt amplifier
- Contoured Sound Foam (TM) that creates a full body print for optimum comfort that allows the full transmission of vibrations to stimulate the body and mind and not the mattress.
- “Air channeled” 3 inch foam sub base allows body and transducer heat to flow freely from mattress
- Nylon mesh fabric on both sides of mattress provides unobstructed venting of air.
- Unique medical-grade neoprene mattress cover
- REST Audio Sound Software (TM) developed to synchronize the low frequencies with the unique binaural meditation music. 3 Rest audio song titles (Relax & Meditate, Sweet Sleep and Outerlimits) included on 1 Audio DVD which is 70 minutes in duration.
- Parkinson’s CD specifically created for persons with Parkinson’s symptoms.
- Vibroacoustic mattress can be used anywhere – on top of a massage table, a desk or even on your bed.
- Mattress comes standard with an integrated headrest and contoured knee lift for optimum comfort.
- 150 Watt commercial amplifier with bass filter and vibration intensity control.
- Lounge has adjustable legs for full body position.
- Sony Portable DVD/CD Player.
- Stereo headphones.
Click on the “Add to Shopping Cart” bubble below to order the SMART Lounge. Your SMART Lounge will be shipped 3-4 days after the order has been processed. A fixed charges of $190 will be applied for shipments to all US destinations. Additional charges will be incurred for shipments outside the US and determined after the order has been sent.
Cost: $2195 
Rush Medical Center Research Study
Researchers at Rush Medical Center in Chicago have been studying the effects of the SMART lounge with 20 research subjects who currently experience the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The formal study results will be released in January, 2011 but Rush doctors are already talking about vibration therapy in news broadcasts.
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It is now two years later and I have continued my healthy diet and acoustic vibration therapy. I also devote 30 minutes a day to prayer and meditation along with my vibration treatments. I have found great relief and improvement from my disease with the therapy and feel I am still improving. Proving this point, my doctor also noted at my yearly physical that my joints weren’t nearly as rigid as they were the year before and as they have been in the past. Even with the Parkinson’s, I feel I can still perform the activities an average 81 year old male can perform. Some of the activities I do on a daily or weekly basis are: mowing the lawn with a self propelled mower, gardening, weeding flower beds, cooking, fixing things around the house, putting a gallon water jug on top the water cooler, riding my bike and walking with walking poles. On my 80th birthday I received a TV antenna and was able to install it on the roof myself. Also, this past June my granddaughter threw her hula hoop onto the roof of our house and I was able to climb the TV tower to the roof, walk across and retrieve the hula hoop. When I initially started my acoustic vibration therapy treatment I was hoping to merely lower my dosage of medications yet I have found with the daily treatments I am able to stay completely pharmacologic free. I would like to thank you for your dedication and research of this disease and will be forever grateful for the acoustic vibration therapy.” Sincerely, Robert Foreman
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Enjoy all the benefits and of vibration therapy with the SMART Lounge that has been specifically configured ‘with music medicine that has been created specifically for persons who currently experience the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. The SMART Lounge is designed to remain in a convenient location in your home. It is not intended to be portable, though of course it can be moved to another location when necessary.
The SMART Lounge is shipped with Zero Gravity Lounge platform, vibration sensitive foam mattress with 4 embedded transducers, 150 watt amplifier, portable DVD/CD player, blackout glasses, all cabling, and 70 minutes of Audio Sound Software which includes Sweet Sleep, Relax and Mediate and Outer Limits plus the Kinesthetic Audio CD especially produced for Parkinson’s Disease.
Cost: $2195
Shipments to the US and Canada cost an additional $190.00. The SMART Lounge is shipped to anywhere in the world. Additional shipping charges will apply for shipments to destinations other than the US or Canada. If you live in a country other than the United States or Canada the shipping department will contact you to arrange a preferred shipping method and to inform you of any additional shipping charges that may be due.
Questions Answered and Orders Taken: 877-526-4646
(Toll Free)
NeuroBreak On-The-Go Headphones for Parkinson’s
NeuroBreak On-The-Go Wireless Headphones offer sparkling, meditative healing sounds anytime, anywhere. The lightweight horizontal design extends behind the ears to offer outstanding comfort and excellent sound quality.
NeuroBreak On-The-Go Wireless Headphones can be used anywhere to provide a simple, easy and convenient way to listen to sounds that have been specifically configured to help persons who experience symptoms of Parkinson’s symptoms get relief from their symptoms.
NeuroBreak for Parkinsons includes two sound packages: The Parkinsons Disease CD and Unconditional Love (which is great for facilitating rest and encouraging sleep). These two music packages have been pre-loaded into the headphones for your immediate use.
Features:
- Noise cancellation provides better quality of music.
- Portable, compact lightweight design.
- Accessories: One Stereo headset
Cost:
$129 plus $12 for shipping
Smart Cushion – VibroAcoustic Therapy Anywhere
Vibroacoustic Therapy is a recently recognized technology that uses sound in the audible range to produce mechanical vibrations that are applied directly to the body. The technology uses transducers placed within NEXNEURO’S SMART CUSHION product to provide a physiologic and auditory experience. Benefits include pain management, anxiety relief, symptom reduction, physical therapy, and relief of those suffering from emotional challenges such as addictions, depression, trauma, stress, personality disorders and phobias.
Adjustable, portable S.M.A.R.T. (Stress Management and Relaxation Therapy) Cushion vibroacoustic system uses proprietary transducers engineered to vibrate the body with low frequencies which provides optimal psychological and physical impact. Vibroacoustic music resonates through the body’s nerves, skin and bones. The Smart Cushion has been developed to deliver the full therapeutic values of all sessions from the Rest Audio library. You can use it in your office to relieve the day’s stress by fitting the cushion over your office chair back, in your car with 12v inverter, use it at home on your recliner, on the couch, on the bed or virtually anywhere. The Smart Cushion is designed for ”Vibroacoustic Therapy Anywhere” to relax and relieve the built-up stresses of the day and prepare your body for a good night’s sleep.
Experience PORTABLE vibration therapy with this simple standalone system.
Provides:
•Vibroacoustic Therapy – resonates through the body’s nerves, muscles, skin and bones for deep “cellular stimulation”.
•Stimulation of muscles and joints though deep pressure.
•Unconscious information to the muscles, joints and brain.
•Sensory integration technique through music and vibration therapy.
Expected Lingering Benefits:
•Calming and focusing
•Improved sensory input
•Improvement in ability to concentrate on tasks
•Balancing of the nervous system
•Releases of natural chemicals in the body known to relax mind & body
Features include:
- 4 – Transducers encased in a durable, soft enclosure. Transducers are positioned for maximum spinal stimulation.
- Vibroacoustics that allows for the full transmission of vibrations to stimulate the body and mind.
- REST Audio Sound Software (TM) developed to synchronize the low frequencies with the unique binaural meditation music. 3 Rest audio song titles (Relax & Meditate, Sweet Sleep and Outerlimits) included on 1 Audio DVD and the Parkinsons CD.
- 100 Watt commercial amplifier with vibration intensity control.
- Stereo headphones and a DVD player with 7″ screen.
Components of the Smart Cushion
Cost: $699
Shipping to all US and Canadian destinations is $30. Additional charges for shipments outside the US or Canada may apply. If you live in a country other than the United States we will email you to arrange your preferred shipping method and clarify any additional shipping charges that may be required.
Questions Answered and Orders Taken: 877-526-4646
(Toll Free)
100% 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
NexNeuro, the company that manufactures the VibroMax and the SMART Lounge, offers a 30 day 100% money back guarantee. The feedback I have heard from people who have experienced the therapeutic effects of vibroacoustic therapy indicate that people experience a noticeable relief of symptoms soon after use. Depending on the person and the symptoms, positive effects last from several hours to several days. In other words, you don’t have to experience vibration therapy for more than 30 days before knowing whether it will offer you sustained relief from your symptoms.
As I see it, there is nothing to lose and everything to gain to give either the VibroMax or the SMART Lounge a try. If vibration therapy does not help as much as you would like, you can always ship it back Nexneuro for a full refund within 30 days after receiving your shipment.
I personally believe sound therapy is the medicine of the future. Vibrations enhance the effects of sound. I like this technology because it offers people who are seriously debilitated with the symptoms of Parkinson’s a viable opportunity to get back on their feet and join others who are on the road to recovery. If a person cannot walk, they probably cannot exercise, but they will be able to take advantage of vibration therapy.
People who are fully functional report that they also experience relief from symptoms as their body remembers how to relax and balance those precious harmones.
Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
www.vibrationtherapy.org
robert@vibrationtherapy.org
i was wondering if these products was covered by medicare? please respond asap
Thanks so much for your question.
These products have actually just been developed over the past year and are not currently covered by medicare.
Robert
hi
are there any testimonies of people using this equip, also is it available in canada?
are there any medial endorsement in the parkinson field?
thank you
ron
Hi Ron:
Several guests on my weekly radio show have reported excellent results from using the SMART lounge. Lee Bender says it helped him tremendously. Lee is a bit biased as he is the father of the man who created the Lounge. Holly Hughes, a guest on my radio show last year in April, also touted success with using the lounge.
Researchers at Rush Medical Center in Chicago have been doing a research study of the SMART Lounge using 20 research volunteers in the Chicago area. I have not yet seen a written report of their findings, but there are news reports posted on the website here with the Rush neurologists reporting promising results.
You can order the lounge through this website. The company does ship to Canada, but there will likely be additional shipping charges. The price includes $200 in shipping, so anyone needing the lounge shipped to Canada need only pay a shipping cost that exceeds $200 US dollars. After you order you will be contacted to verify the method of shipping you prefer and any additional shipping charges that will be required.
Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery
Is the sound from the headphones very loud. I have tinnitus in my left ear and I am not
sure how it will be affected by the headphones. Can they be placed outside the eardrum.
The sound from the headphones is controlled by a CD player so you can turn the volume up and down as needed. The higher the volume, the stronger the vibrations. It is a question of adjusting the volume to a level that works for you.
You do not have to put the headphones on to benefit from the vibrations. You will just not get the benefit of sound combined with vibration. Vibration has benefits in its own right, as Dr. Charcot determined 120 years ago!
Robert Rodgers
Parkinsons Recovery
Can this be used if you have had Dbs surgery?
The therapy is natural and noninvasive. You can control the intensity of vibrations by adjusting the volume of the sound to suit your needs.
I know the Rush Medical center is doing a formal evaluation of the SMART Lounge, though I do not know whether any of the subjects had DBS. They should be reporting results of their study soon. I have not heard back from anyone specifically who has had DBS and used the SMART Lounge, so I have no specific case study evidence to report.
Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
HI,
WAS WANTING TO KNOW HOW MANY SESSION OF THIS VIBRATION THERAPY WILL IT TAKE TO SEE POSITIVE RESULTS ? HOW LONG ARE THE SESSIONS ?
ALSO, HAS ANY ONE USED THIS ON THE AUTISTIC POPULATION ?
THANKS,
WAITING FOR A REPLY
How long does it take to see positive results? This clearly will vary but people who use it tell me that they experience a positive outcome from each session,
The effect builds over time, You should not have to wait long to know how this therapy effects you.
The sessions are as long as you want to make them. You can listen to an entire CD – which can be 30-40 minutes – or less. It is really all up to you, The intensity of vibration is affected by the CD that you play. People tell me that its effects last 24-48 hours, so they typically use it every other day. It is an enjoyable, stress reducing experience so some people use it every day. I like it because it helps everyone in the family (and neighborhood!).
I do not know whether anyone has used it on an autistic population, but I suspect it would help greatly strengthen the mind -. body connection. To my knowledge, no research has been done on that particular population, The technology is really very new (though the idea is 120 years old!).
Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
http://www.parkinsonsdisease.me
Hi. I was wondering if the vibration therapy had any benefit on other symptoms such as very slow bowel motion and difficulty in staying asleep.
Also, do the machines work in other countries with the different frequencies such as Australia? Are they available in other countries?
Thank you for your help,
Regards,
Colleen
Results of the research study being conducted through Rush Medical School have not yet been released, so the jury is out on which specific symptoms are primarily influenced
by vibration therapy. In general – it strengthens the mind-body connections throughout the body. I have not heard any direct reports on slow bowel motion specifically.
There is a sleep CD that comes with the vibration equipment which does help with sleep. I have heard back from a number of people that it does help with sleep patterns.
Yes – the equipment does work in Australia, The company sends the connectors you need in order to connect it up to your electrical system, At this point, the company has to ship the equipment from the USA to all foreign countries.
Robert
I am interested in this product for my husband, who has Parkinsons. Does this help with balance and walking better? Or has that not been established yet? If one buys the Portable version of this product, do you have to have a very firm couch to place it on in order to get full benefits? Thank you.
Betty
I have heard second hand that results of a Rush Medical center study show that yes – vibration therapy does help a great deal with balance and mobility issues. People have reported the same on my radio shows, so I have confidence that it is providing relief from symptoms associated with Parkinsons Disease. I have not yet actually seen a release of the Rush medical study of vibration therapy though preliminary copies are being circulated. Dr. Suzanne Jonas discussed the results of the Rush study during my radio show with her several weeks ago (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/parkinsons-recovery).
You can place the pads anywhere. Many people place one pad between their back and a chair and plant their feet on the other pad which is placed on the floor. Other people place both pads under their mattress and listen to the Parkinsons CD (which comes with the VibroMax when you order it here) and vibrate as they sleep. You can place the pads anywhere to see what provides the greatest relief for the longest period of time.
A hard surface is not necessary or required. The strength of the vibrations is controlled by the volume you set for the sound. The higher the volume, the stronger the vibrations,
Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
877-526-4646
I am in Brisbane. Australia and I have Parkinson’s Disease. My age is 74.
I am currently reading the book “Road to Recovery From Parkinsons Disease” by Robert Rodgers. I am interested your “Smart Lounge”.
Have you sold any of these into Australia? Do you have an Australian Agent?
Do you manufacture them to suit our Voltage, Do which is 240V and 50 Hz ?
Hi:
Yes – the Smart Lounge has been shipped to Australia. There is no Australian agent.
The Lounge is shipped directly from the manufacturer in Illinois (USA). Shipping to
USA destinations is included in the price. Shipping elsewhere is extra. Yes -
the company does provide the adapters needed for use in Australia. It takes a couple
of weeks for the shipment to be prepared, shipped and received.
Robert
I am interested in purchasing your “VibroMax Portable” and I need to decide if it can be shipped by Parcel Post or other form of Air Parcel shipment.
Please advise what is the overall dimensions of the package and what is the weight?
Regards,
John Scott
Brisbane
AUSTRALIA
Hi John -
I am verifying the answer which I will post tomorrow. I want to
give you a precise answer!
Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Pioneers of Recovery
http://www.pioneersofrecovery.com
Here are answers to your questions:
Parcel Post is not the best shipment vehicle to Australia from past experience. It would probably be shipped UPS.
The carton is 24” X 14” X 10” and the weight is 19#’s.
Robert
Sir,
I am having PD since late Nov. 2005. I am interested in the product. Kindly provide the details with cost to be shipped in CA-USA and INDIA
Shipment to California is free. The cost is included in the price of the product. Shipment to any country outside the US is extra. When you order the company tells you the shipping options and cost – and you choose the preferred option and asked to pay the additional cost. If shipment is to India, the company gives you a credit of the cost of shipment to the US (for the SMART Lounge this is $200 and for the VibroMax it is $60) and then charge you whatever additional cost might be required to ship the product to India. Robert
My sister-in-law is suffering from atypical PD. Can the VibroMax Portable help her? Due to atypical PD, the normal PD medications make no effect on her. What is total cost for delivery to Hong Kong for a VibroMax Portable?
Research by Rush Medical Center reports that vibration therapy does help provide relief from symptoms associated with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. When you purchase the Vibro Max from a destination outside the US, the company will provide you with various shipping options. You choose which one you want to accept, pay the additional funds required. and the product is shipped as you request. Shipments within the US are free. You can also ask for a shipping quote in advance so you will know the total cost before purchasing.
Robert
Hello and good evening.My name is Rachel and I am the Producer of the radio show, Speak and Be Heard. I wanted to e-mail you about the upcoming show in which we would like a member of your team to participate in. We are working hard to have our debut with Clear Channel and an I Heart Radio network, KTLK in Los Angeles California. The broadcast will be live, Next Saturday December 22 from 4-6 PM PST.
As a Panelist on the show, you will have 20 minutes to discuss the topic with the host and others around the table. You will be able to call in and join the topic for that particular segment. The segment in which expertise is needed is,
Sound Vibration Therapy; Is it a treatment or a fad?
The episode will focus on alternative healing along, with other medical practices and conditions. Below are the topics the show will cover.
Western Medicine meets Eastern Healing;Is it more important to treat the symptoms or the root?
Toxins in beauty products; Is it natural or is it deadly?
Cosmetic Surgery; Is society making us ugly or is money creating a happy façade?
Please let me know ASAP, if you are able to take part in the show. For previous broadcasts, please visit http://www.SpeakBeHeard.com. You have followers in 21 countries. Thank you.
-Rachel
I replied to Rachel and will be a guest on their radio show this coming Saturday afternoon.
Robert Rodgers. Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery
http://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
Hello Robert,
I would like to know the below information:
1) What are the costs to send Vibro Max and Smart Lounge to Hong Kong via EMS?
2) What are the dimensions and weight of Smart Lounge?
3) Are Vibro Max and Smart Lounge being used in any hospital in USA?
4) As for the 100% 30 day money back guarantee after shipment, how do you start counting the first day of trial. If unfortunately the result is found not satisfactory, is the cost of shipment for the product to return to Nexneuro collectable by courier?