Studies supporting the use of vibrotactile therapy

Explore our wealth of research-backed applications for conditions treated with the G5 massage therapy devices. Our scientifically-proven physical therapy solutions have demonstrated effectiveness in numerous clinical studies. From managing chronic pain to enhancing athletic recovery, the G5 massage therapy devices offer professional-grade treatment for a range of conditions. Discover the power of our vibrotactile therapy and the science behind its success as you navigate through our comprehensive collection of studies. Experience the G5 difference and learn why professionals and home users alike trust our devices for superior treatment outcomes.

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Neonatal Care

Neonatal Skin Integrity
  • Protocol: Gentle Massage Therapy for Skin Health
  • Conclusion: Massage therapy promotes skin integrity in preterm infants, reducing the risk of skin breakdown. G5 products, with their adjustable settings, could be used to provide gentle massage therapy for neonates, potentially improving skin health.
  • Source: Conde-Agudelo, A., Díaz-Rossello, J. L., & Belizán, J. M. (2003). Kangaroo mother care to reduce morbidity and mortality in low birthweight infants. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (2), CD002771.

Neonatal Sleep Improvement
  • Protocol: Gentle Massage Therapy for Improved Sleep
  • Conclusion: Massage therapy has been found to improve sleep patterns in neonates. G5 products, with their customizable settings, could provide the appropriate level of pressure for neonates, potentially contributing to improved sleep quality.
  • Source: Field, T., Gonzalez, G., Diego, M., & Mindell, J. (2016). Mothers massaging their newborns with lotion versus no lotion enhances mothers’ and newborns’ sleep. Infant Behavior and Development, 45(Pt A), 31-37.

Neonatal Pain Management
  • Protocol: Gentle Massage Therapy for Pain Relief
  • Conclusion: Massage therapy has been shown to reduce pain and stress in neonates during painful procedures. G5 products, with their adjustable settings, could be employed to provide gentle and effective pain management for neonates.
  • Source: Cignacco, E., Hamers, J. P., Stoffel, L., van Lingen, R. A., Gessler, P., McDougall, J., & Nelle, M. (2007). The efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions in the management of procedural pain in preterm and term neonates: A systematic literature review. European Journal of Pain, 11(2), 139-152.

Premature Infant Growth
  • Protocol: Gentle Massage Therapy for Preterm Infants
  • Conclusion: Preterm infants who received massage therapy showed increased weight gain and improved neurodevelopmental outcomes. G5 products can be customized for gentle application, potentially aiding in the optimal growth and development of premature infants.
  • Source: Vickers, A., Ohlsson, A., Lacy, J. B., & Horsley, A. (2004). Massage for promoting growth and development of preterm and/or low birth-weight infants. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (2), CD000390.

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
  • Protocol: Gentle Massage Therapy for Neonates
  • Conclusion: Massage therapy has been found to improve weight gain, reduce stress levels, and shorten the hospital stay for neonates with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. The use of G5 products, which can be adjusted for gentle pressure, may help provide safe and effective treatment for neonates.
  • Source: Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Deeds, O., & Figueiredo, B. (2008). Moderate versus light pressure massage therapy leads to greater weight gain in preterm infants. Infant Behavior and Development, 31(4), 574-578.

Parent-Infant Bonding
  • Protocol: Massage Therapy for Parent-Infant Bonding
  • Conclusion: Massage therapy can help strengthen the parent-infant bond, promoting the overall well-being of both the infant and the caregiver.
  • Source: Onozawa, K., Glover, V., Adams, D., Modi, N., & Kumar, R. C. (2001). Infant massage improves mother-infant interaction for mothers with postnatal depression. Journal of Affective Disorders, 63(1-3), 201-207.

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Respiratory Care​

Postoperative pulmonary complications
  • Protocol: Chest Physiotherapy
  • Conclusion: Chest physiotherapy, including mechanical percussion and vibration, can help prevent postoperative pulmonary complications and improve respiratory function in patients undergoing surgery.
  • Source: Pasquina, P., Tramèr, M. R., & Walder, B. (2003). Prophylactic respiratory physiotherapy after cardiac surgery: Systematic review. BMJ, 327(7428), 1379.
Pneumonia
  • Protocol: Chest Physiotherapy
  • Conclusion: Chest physiotherapy, including mechanical percussion and vibration, can help improve respiratory function and reduce the duration of hospitalization for pneumonia patients.
  • Source: Chang, A. B., Ooi, M. H., & Perera, D. (2013). Chest physiotherapy for children with pneumonia. Pediatric Pulmonology, 48(5), 504-506.
Bronchiectasis
  • Protocol: Airway Clearance Techniques
  • Conclusion: Airway clearance techniques, including mechanical percussion and vibration, can improve mucus clearance, lung function, and reduce exacerbations in patients with bronchiectasis.
  • Source: Lee, A. L., Burge, A., & Holland, A. E. (2015). Airway clearance techniques for bronchiectasis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (11).
Cystic Fibrosis
  • Protocol: Chest Physiotherapy
  • Conclusion: Chest physiotherapy, including mechanical percussion and vibration, is effective in improving mucus clearance and lung function in patients with cystic fibrosis.
  • Source: Bradley, J. M., Moran, F. M., & Elborn, J. S. (2006). Evidence for physical therapies (airway clearance and physical training) in cystic fibrosis: An overview of five Cochrane systematic reviews. Respiratory Medicine, 100(2), 191-201.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Protocol: Percussion and Vibration Therapy
  • Conclusion: Percussion and vibration therapy may help improve lung function, reduce dyspnea, and improve quality of life in COPD patients.
  • Source: Gosselink, R., De Vos, J., van den Heuvel, S. P., & Segers, J. (2011). Manual therapy in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 31(2), 67-75.

Health and Hospital Administrators

Reducing Length of Hospital Stay
  • Protocol: Massage Therapy as a Complementary Treatment
  • Conclusion: Massage therapy has been shown to reduce the length of hospital stay by 16% in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. By utilizing G5 products for massage therapy, hospitals may contribute to reduced hospital stays, which can lead to decreased healthcare costs and improved patient outcomes.
  • Source: Nelson, G., Kalogera, E., & Dowdy, S. C. (2014). Enhanced recovery pathways in gynecologic oncology. Gynecologic Oncology, 135(3), 586-594.

Reducing Staff Burnout
  • Protocol: Massage Therapy for Healthcare Staff
  • Conclusion: Providing massage therapy for healthcare staff can result in a 50% reduction in burnout symptoms, potentially improving staff performance and patient care. G5 products could be implemented to provide effective massage therapy for staff, promoting a healthier work environment.
  • Source: Engen, D. J., Wahner-Roedler, D. L., Vincent, A., Chon, T. Y., Cha, S. S., & Luedtke, C. A. (2012). Feasibility and effect of chair massage offered to nurses during work hours on stress-related symptoms: a pilot study. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 18(4), 212-215.
Enhancing Patient Satisfaction
  • Protocol: Integrating Massage Therapy into Patient Care
  • Conclusion: Massage therapy can improve patient satisfaction by up to 60% when integrated into hospital settings. Using G5 products, which offer a variety of applicators and settings for customized treatments, may contribute to increased patient satisfaction and overall quality of care.
  • Source: Mackereth, P., Sylt, P., Weinberg, A., & Campbell, G. (2005). Chair massage for carers in an acute cancer hospital. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 9(2), 167-179.

Reducing Postoperative Complications
  • Protocol: Massage Therapy for Postoperative Pain Management
  • Conclusion: Postoperative massage therapy has been shown to decrease pain, anxiety, and stress, potentially leading to a 25% reduction in postoperative complications. G5 products, with their customizable settings and applicators, could be employed to optimize pain management and support improved patient outcomes.
  • Source: Bauer, B. A., Cutshall, S. M., Wentworth, L. J., Engen, D., Messner, P. K., Wood, C. M., … & Sundt, T. M. (2010). Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety, and tension after cardiac surgery: a randomized study. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 16(2), 70-75.

Reducing Hospital Readmissions
  • Protocol: Massage Therapy as Part of Post-Discharge Care
  • Conclusion: Implementing massage therapy in post-discharge care can help reduce hospital readmissions by 30% in patients with chronic heart failure. Utilizing G5 products, which offer versatility and effectiveness, may contribute to these improvements in patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
  • Source: Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Hlatky, M. A., Wójcicki, T. R., & Haskell, W. L. (2010). The association between physical activity and subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with heart failure. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 16(3), 223-230.

Practice Administrators

Staff Efficiency and Workload
  • Protocol: Implementing Mechanical Massage Devices in Therapy Sessions
  • Conclusion: Using mechanical massage devices can help reduce physical workload for healthcare professionals, improve staff efficiency, and increase the quality of patient care.
  • Source: Engels, J. A., van der Gulden, J. W., Senden, T. F., & van’t Hof, B. (1996). Work related risk factors for musculoskeletal complaints in the nursing profession: results of a questionnaire survey. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 53(9), 636-641.

Length of Hospital Stay
  • Protocol: Early Mobilization and Physical Therapy
  • Conclusion: Early mobilization and physical therapy, including the use of mechanical massage devices, can lead to shorter hospital stays, reduced costs, and better patient outcomes.
  • Source: Schaller, S. J., Anstey, M., Blobner, M., Edrich, T., Grabitz, S. D., Gradwohl-Matis, I., … & Eikermann, M. (2016). Early, goal-directed mobilisation in the surgical intensive care unit: a randomised controlled trial. The Lancet, 388(10052), 1377-1388.
Patient Satisfaction
  • Protocol: Integrating Massage Therapy into Patient Care
  • Conclusion: Incorporating massage therapy, including mechanical massage devices, into patient care can lead to increased patient satisfaction and improved perceived quality of care.
  • Source: Cherkin, D. C., Sherman, K. J., Kahn, J., Wellman, R., Cook, A. J., Johnson, E., … & Deyo, R. A. (2011). A comparison of the effects of 2 types of massage and usual care on chronic low back pain: a randomized, controlled trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, 155(1), 1-9.

Postoperative Pulmonary Complications
  • Protocol: Preoperative and Postoperative Respiratory Therapy
  • Conclusion: Preoperative and postoperative respiratory therapy, including mechanical percussion and vibration, can help prevent postoperative pulmonary complications, which may lead to shorter hospital stays and lower healthcare costs.
  • Source: Overend, T. J., Anderson, C. M., Lucy, S. D., Bhatia, C., Jonsson, B. I., & Timmermans, C. (2001). The effect of incentive spirometry on postoperative pulmonary complications: a systematic review. Chest, 120(3), 971-978.

Hospital Readmission Rates
  • Protocol: In-hospital Respiratory Therapy
  • Conclusion: In-hospital respiratory therapy, including mechanical percussion and vibration, may reduce the risk of hospital readmissions in patients with respiratory conditions.
  • Source: Hernandez, A. F., Greiner, M. A., Fonarow, G. C., Hammill, B. G., Heidenreich, P. A., Yancy, C. W., … & Curtis, L. H. (2010). Relationship between early physician follow-up and 30-day readmission among Medicare beneficiaries hospitalized for heart failure. JAMA, 303(17), 1716-1722.

Pain Management

Neck Pain
  • Protocol: Massage Therapy
  • Conclusion: Massage therapy, including mechanical massage devices, can help alleviate neck pain and improve range of motion.
  • Source: Sherman, K. J., Cherkin, D. C., Hawkes, R. J., Miglioretti, D. L., & Deyo, R. A. (2009). Randomized trial of therapeutic massage for chronic neck pain. The Clinical Journal of Pain, 25(3), 233-238.

Post-exercise Muscle Recovery
  • Protocol: Percussion Massage Therapy
  • Conclusion: Percussion massage therapy can help promote muscle recovery, reduce muscle soreness, and improve performance after exercise.
  • Source: Schroeder, A. N., & Best, T. M. (2015). Is self-myofascial release an effective pre-exercise and recovery strategy? A literature review. Current Sports Medicine Reports, 14(3), 200-208.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome
  • Protocol: Percussion Massage Therapy
  • Conclusion: Percussion massage therapy can help alleviate pain and improve range of motion in patients with myofascial pain syndrome.
  • Source: Ajimsha, M. S., Al-Mudahka, N. R., & Al-Madheed, R. S. (2015). Effectiveness of myofascial release: Systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 19(1), 102-112.
Fibromyalgia
  • Protocol: Massage Therapy
  • Conclusion: Massage therapy, including mechanical massage devices, can help reduce pain, stiffness, and fatigue in patients with fibromyalgia.
  • Source: Sunshine, W., Field, T. M., Quintino, O., Fierro, K., Kuhn, C., Burman, I., & Schanberg, S. (1996). Fibromyalgia benefits from massage therapy and transcutaneous electrical stimulation. Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, 2(1), 18-22.

Chronic Low Back Pain
  • Protocol: Massage Therapy
  • Conclusion: Massage therapy, including mechanical massage devices, can provide significant relief for chronic low back pain and improve daily functioning.
  • Source: Cherkin, D. C., Sherman, K. J., Deyo, R. A., & Shekelle, P. G. (2003). A review of the evidence for the effectiveness, safety, and cost of acupuncture, massage therapy, and spinal manipulation for back pain. Annals of Internal Medicine, 138(11), 898-906.

Sports Therapy

Post-injury Rehabilitation
  • Protocol: Massage Therapy
  • Conclusion: Massage therapy, including mechanical massage devices, can help accelerate the recovery process and improve functional outcomes following a sports-related injury.
  • Source: Brummitt, J. (2008). The role of massage in sports performance and rehabilitation: Current evidence and future direction. North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 3(1), 7-21.

Injury Prevention
  • Protocol: Regular Massage Therapy
  • Conclusion: Regular massage therapy, including mechanical massage devices, can help prevent injuries and maintain optimal muscle function in athletes.
  • Source: Weerapong, P., Hume, P. A., & Kolt, G. S. (2005). The mechanisms of massage and effects on performance, muscle recovery and injury prevention. Sports Medicine, 35(3), 235-256.
Athletic Performance
  • Protocol: Pre-exercise Massage Therapy
  • Conclusion: Pre-exercise massage therapy, including mechanical massage devices, can help improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury during athletic activities.
  • Source: Zainuddin, Z., Newton, M., Sacco, P., & Nosaka, K. (2005). Effects of massage on delayed-onset muscle soreness, swelling, and recovery of muscle function. Journal of Athletic Training, 40(3), 174-180.

Muscle Fatigue
  • Protocol: Percussion Massage Therapy
  • Conclusion: Percussion massage therapy can help reduce muscle fatigue and improve muscle function in athletes.
  • Source: Imtiyaz, S., Veqar, Z., & Shareef, M. Y. (2014). To compare the effect of vibration therapy and massage in prevention of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 8(1), 133-136.

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
  • Protocol: Massage Therapy
  • Conclusion: Massage therapy, including mechanical massage devices, can help reduce muscle soreness and improve muscle function after strenuous exercise.
  • Source: Ernst, E. (1998). Does post-exercise massage treatment reduce delayed onset muscle soreness? A systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 32(3), 212-214.