Clinical educator Rebecca Sealey, and her team from James Cook University, Townsville, are ready to begin clinical trials on the effects of Whole Body Vibration on ex-servicemen, from the Townsville area. The machines being used in this study are the new and improved 2009 HyperVibe Performance units, HyperVibe are one of just a few suppliers in Australia who have the confidence in their product to put them to the test.

The study will compare the effects of Whole Body Vibration on the servicemen VS the effects of conventional training. Researching the effectiveness of whole body vibration training (3 x week) as an exercise intervention for ex-servicemen (60-80yrs age group) who suffer from complex conditions such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and back pain. The findings will presented at the 2010 Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS) National Conference, and will later be published in a science journal. Credits also go to Glenn Ruscoe of Riseley Physiotherapy for his "vigour" seniors exercise program, and advice.