<p>Can Vibration Plates help with fitness, bone density, and even lymphatic drainage?</p><p>They've been around for a while but vibration plates seem to be having another 'moment'. Originally touted as a piece of fitness kit for the gym or home, the latest ads on social media seem to be promoting claims around benefits to bone density and lymphatic drainage.</p><p>Listeners Natasha and Steve got in touch wanting to know whether all this could really be true of a single wonder product! To find out, presenter Greg Foot is joined by Dr Claire Minshull, a sports rehabilitation expert, and Professor Neil Mansfield, author of the book 'Human Response to Vibration'.</p><p>All of our episodes start with YOUR suggestions. If you’ve seen an ad, trend or wonder product promising to make you happier, healthier or greener, email us at sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk OR send a voice note to our WhatsApp number, 07543 306807.</p><p>RESEARCHER: PHIL SANSOM
PRODUCERS: SIMON HOBAN AND GREG FOOT</p>

Sliced Bread

BBC Radio 4

Vibration Plates

MAY 7, 202630 MIN
Sliced Bread

Vibration Plates

MAY 7, 202630 MIN

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<p>Can Vibration Plates help with fitness, bone density, and even lymphatic drainage?</p><p>They've been around for a while but vibration plates seem to be having another 'moment'. Originally touted as a piece of fitness kit for the gym or home, the latest ads on social media seem to be promoting claims around benefits to bone density and lymphatic drainage.</p><p>Listeners Natasha and Steve got in touch wanting to know whether all this could really be true of a single wonder product! To find out, presenter Greg Foot is joined by Dr Claire Minshull, a sports rehabilitation expert, and Professor Neil Mansfield, author of the book 'Human Response to Vibration'.</p><p>All of our episodes start with YOUR suggestions. If you’ve seen an ad, trend or wonder product promising to make you happier, healthier or greener, email us at [email protected] OR send a voice note to our WhatsApp number, 07543 306807.</p><p>RESEARCHER: PHIL SANSOM PRODUCERS: SIMON HOBAN AND GREG FOOT</p>