Active vibration is the application of very low vibrations ranging from 0 to 60 Hertz to the skin, using an oscillating head to which applicators (pads) are simply screwed on. This treatment technique is positioned and controlled by the operator.

The vibrations produce a mechanical wave which, depending on the frequencies used, propagates to varying depths within the layers of the skin :

this penetrating power across the integumentary system allows the active vibrations to act on the skin.

The active vibration technique brings together the combined effects of massage, warming (generated by the friction of the applicator on the skin and by local acceleration of blood and lymph flow) and the mobilisation of sub-cutaneous tissue and the deeper layers. The vibrations act on the nerve endings, generating cutaneous, muscular, vascular and lymphatic reactions..

Moreover, depending on the frequency, they have a calming (very low frequency) or a stimulating effect (low frequency).

Cutaneous penetration of active vibrations