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.
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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: https://www.powervibeusa.com
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