Powerplate safe with pacemaker?

The last time this topic was discussed was in 2008, when it seems it is ok as long as there isn't a pulse rate increaser.

my pacemaker won't let my pulse rate drop below 60, and it clocks in then with a 60 rate only, is that the same thing? I am longing to use the Powerplate but not 'dying' to use it!
Thanks,

Corinna

2 Comments

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by J.B. - 2011-04-20 01:04:52

You decide if it is for you.

The pulse rate increaser you mention is a rate response and it has a separate setting for where it will take your heart rate. Depending on the settings made by your doctor, it can take your heart rate up to the high 100s as it will think you are running or something like that. If you don't know if your rate response is on or off or what the settings are, ask the doctor.

This is what the Mfg has to say.

Contraindications for training with Power Plate® machines:

• Pregnancy
• DVT / Thrombosis
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Recent wounds from an operation or surgical intervention
• Synthetic/artificial joints
• Acute hernia / discopathy / spondylolysis
• Severe diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Acute diseases / inflammation processes
• Severe migraines
• Pacemakers
• Carrying recently fitted IUDs, coils, metal pins, bolts or plates
• Tumors
• Retinal problems/dysfunction

Thanks JB

by Dormouse - 2011-04-24 06:04:18

Well, darn it! I also have metal plates and more scary, retinal problems. Thanks for that full list, I didn't know!
Corinna

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