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Regulatory Status of YOLO MEDICAL Inc. Lapex BCS, Lucia & YOLO Curve:
The Lapex 2000 510(k) (k034009), Lapex BCS 510(k)(k081962), Lucia 510(k)(k102375) and YOLO Curve 510(k)(k110324) are cleared by USFDA with indication intended to emit energy in the visible and infrared spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm; the temporary increase in local blood circulation; and/or the temporary relaxation of muscle.

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Whole Body Vibration by Yolo Medical Inc.

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WHOLE BODY VIBRATION:
A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS FROM JUST ONE MACHINE

Whole Body Vibration TechnologyThe first applications of vibration for the improvement of human performance were developed in ancient Greece. As a therapy, whole body vibration (sometimes abbreviated as WBV) was explored by Russian scientists who tested vibration on astronauts in an effort to decrease the loss of muscle and bone mass in space. Recently whole body vibration platforms have been popularized and used with sports teams, personal trainers and in home gyms as one of the hottest new trends in exercise.

Because more muscle fibers (also known as motor units) are activated under the influence of vibration than in normal, conscious muscle contractions the muscles are incited more efficiently (Paradisis & Zacharogiannis _2007 [11]; Lamont et al. 2006 [12]; Cormie et al 2006 [13]; _Bosco et al. 1999 [9], 2000 [14]; Rittweger 2001 [15], 2002 [16]; Abercromby et al. 2005 [17]; Amonette et al. 2005 [18]). The immediate effect of WBV is therefore that the muscles can be used quickly and efficiently, rendering them capable of producing more force. However, this process will only be effective if the stimulus is not too intense and does not last too long, because otherwise performance will diminish due to fatigue.

Another immediate effect of WBV is an improvement of circulation. The rapid contraction and relaxation of the muscles at 20 to 50 times per second basically works as a pump on the blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, increasing the speed of the blood flow through the body (Kerschan-Schindl et al 2001 [19]; Lohman et al. 2007 [20]). Subjects often experience this as a tingling, prickling, warm sensation in the skin. Both Stewart (2005 [21]) and Oliveri (1989 [22]) describe the appearance of vasodilatation (widening of the blood vessels) as a result of vibration.

Long term effects of WBV

In order to have any effect on the body in the long term it is vital that the body systems experience fatigue or some sort of light stress. As in other kinds of training, when the body is overloaded repeatedly and regularly, the principle of supercompensation will occur. This principle is the cause of the body adapting to loading. In other words: performance will increase.

Another important difference between conventional training methods and WBV is that there is only a minimum of loading. No additional weights are necessary, which ensures that there is very little loading to the passive structures such as bones, ligaments and joints. That is why WBV is extremely suited to people that are difficult to train due to old age, disease, disorders, weight or injury. On the other hand, it is also very suitable for professional athletes who want to stimulate and strengthen their muscles without overloading joints and the rest of the physical system (Cochrane et al 2005 [26]; Mahieu et al 2006 [27]).

Whole body vibration training is an excellent adjunct to YOLO Curve treatments and can help accelerate the results of any treatment.