Interview on Whole Body Vibration

I got a chance to talk with Dr. Christian Reichardt about whole body vibration and the equipment his company PowerVibe manufacturers.  Learn about where whole body vibration came from, what conditions it treats, who should avoid whole body vibration and more.

Here is Dr. Reichardt's bio:

Christian H. Reichardt, DC, CCSP, has been a practicing doctor of chiropractic since 1983. He was a disability evaluator for the State of California, but then turned his attention from work-related injuries to sports injuries due to his own involvement in sports.

He became one of the first Certified Chiropractic Sports Physicians in the U.S.A. in 1986, as well as a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management. His practice in Santa Monica, California draws a large clientele of Hollywood celebrities, as well as professional and amateur athletes. He has worked with a number of US Olympic Team members and Golf professionals.

Dr. Reichardt’s love of golf inspired him to develop an extremely effective golf assessment and teaching system widely utilized by Golf Professionals in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia. He has written the acclaimed book “PainFree Golf”. He also contributes articles for a number of golf publications and publishes and writes for several prominent golf websites. His expertise in the physical components of golf and golf education resulted in his invitation to the Golf 20/20 task force and he is a highly requested lecturer at PGA events and tournaments.

While treating and training Olympic athletes for the past 20 years, Dr Reichardt became aware of vibration technology about 15 years ago and developed a line of Vibration units for the chiropractic and physical therapy market in 2006. The company is called PowerVibeUSA. He has successfully incorporated WBV in his office and Golf Teaching Facilities with profound results. According to Reichardt, “I find the PowerVibe WBV improves my clients bone density, circulation, strength and flexibility. It even seems to increase metabolism. It promotes bone growth by increasing the load on bone osteoblastic function and local bone circulation is increased. “Working with the Power Vibe Pro is like supercharging your exercise.”

 “A majority of my athletes with chronic tightness are experiencing better Range of Motion and flexibility in their spine and they are achieving their goals and recuperating faster after hard workouts. They have less pain and therefore want to exercise more. Many golfers are attributing lower scores to the Power Vibe.”

 

Professional Education

1983 – Doctor of Chiropractic, National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL

1978 - Bachelor of Science, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL.

Certifications

2005 - Master Club Fitter, KZG program

2002 - United States Golf Fitness Association Certification

2000 - Yoga Teacher Certification

1999 - Certification, Golf Fitness Institute

1995 - Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management

1986 - Certified Chiropractic Team Physician Los Angeles College of Chiropractic

1984 - Qualified Medical Examiner (Q.M.E.), Los Angeles College of Chiropractic

1983 - Diplomat, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Affiliations & Memberships

American Chiropractic Association, 1985-2000

California Chiropractic Association, 1985-2000

American Academy of Pain Management

Council of Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness

Member, Golf20/20

Member, International Network of Golf, ING

President Advisory Board, Sports Care International

Board Member of the Urban Youth Golf Program

USGFA, Instructor, Member

PGA Tour Partners Club, Member

Published Books

“Pain Free Golf” December 2001

Instructional Videos 

Yoga/Pilates June 2006

Step2Swing October 2006

4Quick Tips November 2006 

Published articles

“The holy grail of golf” Spring 2002

“Flow, Rhythm and timing” Summer 2002

“Elusive distance” Fall 2002

“Food for Thought” Winter 2002 -Colorado Golf Magazine and Desert Golfer Magazine

“How to be an educator” September 2002

“So you want to increase your Business” November 2002

“The need for assessment, Part 1, 2, 3” January, February, March 2003 – Golf Range Association Magazine

“Golf and Yoga” December 2003 -Yogitimes Magazine

“Trifocals and the aging Golfer” – Golf Fitness Magazine

“Golf and Exercise” – Boomer News.com

The American Chiropractor Magazine

November 2009

“Reversing Osteoporosis Naturally with Whole Body Vibration”

April 2009

“Whole Body Vibration and Scoliosis Treatment”

August 2007

“Vibrational Therapy and the aging Baby Boomers”

 

July 2007

“Vibration Therapy – How does it work for exercise?”

June 2007

“Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Posture and Kinesthetic Perception”

Guest Appearances and Reviews

Bob Cisco’s Golf Radio Show, Oct 2001, Jan 2002, March 2003

Golf-talk at 1140 KHTK                 May 2003

Daily News                                      March, 14, 2002

LA Times” Hot Pick of the Week”, June, 5, 2002

Chiropractic Products                      July, 2002

PGA Tour Partners Magazine         November, 2002

PGA Magazine                                June 2004

PGA Magazine                                July 2005

Golf for Women                              January 2006

Ray Adam’s Golf Radio Show      March 2006

Lectures and Speeches

Urban Youth Golf Program, Golf Teacher Cont. Educ. Seminar Oct., 2006

PGA Merchandise Show, Jan 2005, Teacher/ Student connect

PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 2005, Orlando, Education vs. Instruction

PGA Merchandise Show, Jan, 2004,Orlando, Increase your Business through better communication

PGA Merchandise Show, Aug., 2003, San Diego, Golf Assessment Protocols

            -Golf Nutrition

            -Golf Fitness

Golf Range Association, Jan 2003, Orlando

            -Golf Education Vs Golf Instruction

PGA Merchandise Show, Jan2003 Orlando

            -Posture and Balance in the Golf Swing

            -How our body works

            -Golf Ranges of Motion

Moderator of PGA CEU Class, Jan 2003, Orlando

            -Golf, Fitness and Exercise

 

 

Golf Professionals utilizing Dr. Reichardt’s Protocols

Amy Alcott, LPGA, Golf Hall of fame

Wally Armstrong, PGA, Senior Tour

Jeff Andersen, Golden State Tour ’92-‘95

Rick Barone, PGA, Head Golf Professional

Michael Brown, PGA

Bob Cisco, PGA

Maury DeMots, LPGA

Jim Dunn, PGA

Russ Fraser, PGA, Inplay Golf

James German, D.O., PGA

Phil Grear, PGA Professional

Mike Heimer, PGA

Richard Lanigan, Jr. PGA Professional

Casey Paulson, PGA Director of Golf

Jim Petrilia, PGA, SCPGA Teacher of the year

Tom Porten, Head Golf Coach, Cleveland State University

Len Schultz, PGA

Rick Taniguchi, Golf Learning Center

Debra Vidal, LPGA Tour Player

Charlie Wood, Vice President, PGA Ohio Section

Etc.

 

 

Golf Clubs utilizing Dr. Christian Reichardt’s Protocols

Riviera Country Club, Los Angeles, CA

The Golf Academy, Shelton, CT

Deer Run Golf Center, Woodstock, IL

Kukio’s, Kailuna-Kona, Hawaii

Gleneagles Golf Club, Twinsburg, OH

Naples Golf Academy, Naples. FL

St. Mary’s Golf Center, Lexington Park, MD

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

Golf Learning Center for Health, Woodstock, IL

You can visit the PowerVibe website at: http://www.powervibeusa.com