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G35 - Vibration Therapy
Intro: For many years, doctors have been using the vibrations of ultrasound to diagnose and even treat many conditions. For example, they use ultrasound to monitor unborn babies and to break up some kidney stones. Now research shows that the vibrations of a harp may help improve the condition of people nearing the end of life.
| Video | Audio |
| Total running time 1:38 | (HARP MUSIC) |
| Diane Schneider, Ph.D. | "I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU WHILE I'M PLAYING." |
| VO: Dr. Schneider playing harp | IN THE INTIMATE SETTING OF A HOSPITAL ROOM, VIBRATION MEDICINE SPECIALIST DR. DIANE SCHNEIDER PLAYS THE HARP FOR 37-YEAR-OLD MISTI WHO'S FIGHTING LEUKEMIA. |
Misti Schneider |
"I HAVE SOME MAJOR DECISIONS LOOMING OVER ME RIGHT NOW WITH MY TREATMENT BECAUSE THERE'S NOT MUCH MORE WE CAN DO. IT'S A DECISION OF WHETHER TO KEEP TRYING WITH CHEMO OR JUST GO HOME WITH MY CHILDREN AND ENJOY MY CHILDREN." |
| TWO LITTLE GIRLS WHO'VE HAD TO WATCH THEIR MOM STRUGGLE FOR LIFE SINCE HER DIAGNOSIS. | |
Misti Schneider |
"I LITERALLY HAD ONE NIGHT TO GO HOME, PACK AND TELL THOSE SWEET LITTLE BABIES I HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL AND I DIDN'T KNOW WHEN I'D COME BACK." |
| THE DIFFICULT REALITIES OF A DEADLY DISEASE. | |
| Diane Schneider, Ph.D. | "WE KNOW THAT VIBRATIONS HELP PATIENTS RELAX." |
Standup |
DR. SCHNEIDER PLAYS FOR PATIENTS DEALING WITH END-OF-LIFE ISSUES AT MAYO CLINIC. HER RESEARCH SHOWS THAT VIBRATIONS FROM A HARP MAY LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE, |
| Diane Schneider, Ph.D. | "PULSE, HEART RATE, RESPIRATION." |
| VIBRATION THERAPY MAY ALSO HELP TO EASE PAIN BY RELEASING MUSCLE TENSION, WHICH CAN BRING ON A SENSE OF CALM AND RELAXATION. | |
Diane Schneider, Ph.D. |
"IF WE CAN ADDRESS THE ANXIETY AND THE DEPRESSION, THE FEAR, JUST THE SENSE OF I'M OUT OF CONTROL, WHERE IS GOD IN ALL THIS, WHERE AM I GOING. IF WE'RE ABLE TO ADDRESS THESE SYMPTOMS, OFTEN THE PAIN TAKES CARE OF ITSELF. AND I'VE SEEN THAT HAPPEN MANY TIMES." |
Diane Schneider, Ph.D. |
"IT'S NOT A MAGIC BULLET, IT'S NOT A TAKE TWO MOZARTS AND CALL ME IN THE MORNING TYPE OF THING." |
| BUT IT MAY OFFER A SENSE OF PEACE TO PEOPLE LIKE MISTI AS SHE FIGHTS FOR LIFE. | |
| FOR MEDICAL EDGE, I'M VIVIEN WILLIAMS. | |
Tag: Dr. Schneider says that vibration therapy is different than music therapy in that it's based on the idea that vibrations bring on positive change in the mind and body. She also says that more research needs to be done to learn the science behind the positive effects of vibration therapy. For more information, visit our Web site at ...
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