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Application
Powerful
Output
Tests performed under
conditions simulating patient loads (real skin resistance is
usually up to 2,500 ohms) show the Elpha II 3000
provides as much stimulation current as standard units provide
at 500 ohm loads. In addition, the Elpha II 3000
retains the therapeutic integrity of the waveform under these
extreme conditions.
The microprocessor controlled output delivers a
powerful yet comfortable stimulation regardless of the mode
selected. The integrity of the waveform combined with the
power of the unit provides quality contractions of even larger
muscle groups with less than the available 100mA.
Pulsed
Galvanic Current
The unique current compensation process on the Elpha
II 3000 provides the advantages of pulsed DC without the
complications associated with the skin breakdown common with
standard DC stimulators. The modified monophasic waveform
delivers constant pulsed DC current which is compensated by
short-circuiting the electrodes after each pulse, allowing the
current to flow back into the device rather than accumulating in
the tissue. The minimizes the ion build up that causes
skin breakdown in standard galvanic units while providing the
therapeutic value associated with pulsed DC current.
Muscle
Stimulation
Neuro Muscular Stimulation (NMES) has
traditionally been used to prevent disuse atrophy in patients
unable to exercise their own muscles because of debilitating or
traumatic injury. Muscle stimulation is also considered
appropriate for range of motion exercises, gait training, hand
rehabilitation, reducing spasms, edema reduction and increasing
blood flow. The Elpha II 3000 can store
three different NMES programs.
TENS
Scientific literature indicates
that the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation mode of the
Elpha II 3000 provides relief from chronic pain
when used as directed. Clinical studies indicate that the
unit functions to interfere with the transmission of pain
signals to the brain (Melzack and Wall's gate theory) and
through the release of endogenous opiates (endorphins) which are
the body's own substances for pain relief.
Modulated
Strength Duration
The combination of increasing and decreasing
pulse duration combined with a simultaneous increase or decrease
in the current (mA) make the modulated strength duration (SD)
mode of the Elpha II 3000 highly effective in
reducing pain in conditions affecting a variety of nerve types
and sizes. The patient is able to provide a complex
treatment protocol effortlessly by utilizing the Elpha II
3000's built in microprocessor and SD treatment
protocol. A single setting of the mode selector allows the
patient to begin treatment without assistance.
Burst
The Burst mode of the Elpha II 3000
provides stimulation at a comfortable medium frequency delivered
in low frequency bursts. The low frequency burst is
thought to facilitate the release of endorphins and to increase
local circulation in the area of stimulation. Increased
circulation may be beneficial in preventing or alleviating a
variety of conditions resulting from a decrease or cessation of
blood flow.
Elpha II
3000 Standard Features
Effective and comfortable
stimulation through the best technology. Automatic
self-testing of functions for maximum safety. Electrode
alarm and locking functions. Push button operation with
logic function. Energy Timer (ET) for control of usage
(compliance data). Repeat Stimulation Programme (RSP) for
easy repetition of treatment. Well documented and
thoroughly tested.
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