INTRODUCTION
- Rebox electrotherapeutic method is based on non-invasive transcutaneous application of specific electric currents to a living tissue.
- Main indication for using the rebox include treatment of acute and chronic pain,immobility, muscluloskeletal and neurological disorder and oedema.
- The name rebox is derived from the “rehabilitation box”
- Specific impulses (frequency 2-4 KHZ, pulse width 100-300 microseconds) of week electric currents (100- 200 micro A) are introduced transcutaneously to the affected region.
PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
- Within several seconds, local acidosis in the treated tissue will be corrected, lymphatic fluid and blood circulation will be increased, and effective myorelaxation will take place at the same time.
- It restores the micro circulation in living tissue, reduces inflammation, improves blood and lymph circulation, decrease pain, and provides tissue relaxation.
- This speeds up recovery time.
TREATMENT MODE:
- GENTLE – recommended for a new patient (for first few sessions)
- STANDARD – the most frequent mode when patient is used to the treatment
- STRONG – for patients who do not respond to normal stimulation amplitude.
ELECTRODE TIPS
- Classic hard tip
- Golden flexi tip
- The treatment electrode (active surface 1, 5 mm ) is applied for 2-3 seconds in one sport, then proceeding approx. 1,5 cm to another point.
- About 20 points are treated per one session. Frequency of treatment sessions is individual for each patient.
TREATMENT DURATION
- A typical session length is between 5-10 mins and a sufficient number of sessions of 4-5 during a week for acute injuries.
INDICATIONS
- Rebox current is used by physiotherapist, rehabilitation providers, general practitioners, neurologists and sport-medicine providers
- The device also used by patient themselves in home care treatment
- The most frequent applications include back pain, epicondylitis, sprained ankle, torticolis, knee ligament damage and others.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Local contraindications:
- Disruption in continuity of the skin – open wound etc
- Skin ulcer
- Acute inflammation of the skin or subcutaneous tissue
- Thrombosis
General contraindication:
- Cardiostimulator
- Pregnancy
- Epilepsy
- Tumor
- Shock
- Special care should be taken if the REBOX is used in the neck area of the carotid sinus, to avoid stimulation of the vagus nerve.
- The rebox is not recommended for use in the vicinity of a high frequency power supply.
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