Low Intensity Vibration Helps You:
What is low-intensity vibration (LIV)?
Low-intensity vibration refers to mechanical oscillations that are high in frequency but low in magnitude, intended to safely stimulate bone and muscle without the risks associated with high-intensity vibration platforms.
What are the primary benefits of Marodyne LIV?
- The device may support bone and muscle health, enhance balance and posture, and serve as a non-drug complement to physical activity, particularly for individuals with low bone density or age-related muscle loss.
Who can benefit from Marodyne LIV?
Individuals with osteoporosis, osteopenia, sarcopenia, balance challenges, or limited capacity for traditional exercise may particularly benefit from regular LIV use.
Does the Marodyne LiV have a weight limit?
The Marodyne LiV device can be used by people between 30kg (66 lb) and 125kg (275 lb).
Does Marodyne LIV help with balance?
LiV signals can support neuromuscular reflexes and balance mechanics, potentially reducing fall risk in populations with impaired stability.
Does Marodyne LiV improve blood circulation?
Yes, Marodyne LiV is shown to stimulate blood circulation and lymphatic flow.
Can Marodyne LIV help with muscle strength?
Low-intensity vibration can stimulate repeated muscle activation patterns that may support muscle conditioning and strength maintenance.
Marodyne LIV Optional Stand
Manufactured in the USA, the stand is designed to complement a Marodyne LiV Device in a clinical or residential setting.
The stand is comprised of powder coated aluminum base plate and telescopic upright section with a handle-bar and a tablet placement attachment.
Older frailer users, or those rehabilitating after surgery will find the stand useful when undertaking a session on the Marodyne LiV Device. It will provide an element of security and the balance support that they may require.
Product Specifications:
Dimensions: Baseplate 17.5” wide and 16.0” deep with an upright height of 50”.
Weight: The weight of the stand is 16.5 pounds.
Cost is $1,050 plus tax and shipping.
Marodyne LIV Platform
Manufactured in Germany, the vibration platform is designed to be used alone or together with the optional base.
Product Specifications:
Dimensions: H/W/D: 7.7/45.7/35.6 cm (3.03/17.99/14.01 in.)
Weight: 8.1kg (17.85lb)
Power: 100 - 240 VAC; 70 W.
Vibration frequency: 30 Hz.
Acceleration: 0.4G
NOTE: Each Marodyne LIV comes with a carry case
Cost is $3,350 plus tax and shipping.
Some of the conditions that may be treated with low energy whole body vibration platforms are:
· Bone density support
· Balance & fall-risk reduction
· Bone Management
· Elderly or frail patients
· Post-surgical rehabilitation augmenting standard of care
· Early-stage rehabilitation and low-load recovery
How Vibration Effects the Body
How Vibration Effects the Body
Explore The Science
Low-intensity Vibration (LIV) is high frequency, low-magnitude whole body acceleration of the human standing on the device that contributes to bone and muscle wellness. These low magnitude accelerations also promote the building of lean muscle mass and the conditioning of muscle reflexes. These aid in the management of balance, gait and the musculoskeletal condition in the loaded skeleton. LIV is safe when compared to whole body vibration at acceleration levels greater than 1g1. LIV addresses the loaded skeleton (legs and spine) rather than a focal area when mechanical force is only applied to one region of the body.
It is important to emphasize that LIV, when delivered systemically, has a measured benefit in redeveloping muscles in sarcopenia in the elderly2, cuts fall incidence practically in half in the elderly3, and protects balance and stability during extended inactivity. It is important to note that use of LIV has reported no adverse events and is readily employed with high daily compliance.
1. Muir J, Kiel D, Rubin CT, Safety and severity of accelerations delivered from whole body vibration exercise devices to standing adults, J Sci Med Sport. 2013 Nov;16(6):526-31
2. Bao, Z. et al. Prevention of age-related neuromuscular junction degeneration in sarcopenia by low-magnitude high-frequency vibration. Aging Cell, e14156 (2024). https://doi.org:10.1111/acel.14156
3. Leung, K. S. et al. Effects of 18-month low-magnitude high-frequency vibration on fall rate and fracture risks in 710 community elderly--a cluster-randomized controlled trial. Osteoporosis international, 25, 1785-1795 (2014)
Videos Demonstrating Marodyne LIV
How Marodyne LIV Works
Fall Prevention
Rehabilitation
Frequently Asked Questions
How Healthcare Providers Use Marodyne LIV
The platform may be utilized in the office on a cash basis or filed for insurance coverage. Additionally, platforms may be rented to patients or sold to patients for long term usage at home.
