The Acuscope and Myopulse


A revolutionary treatment for pain, inflammation and for old & recent injuries

When looking for excellence in physical recovery, look to the therapies that the elite professional teams and Olympic athletes turn to, to heal from their injuries. To maintain the competitive edge, athlete's bodies must function at peak level; therefore they routinely seek cutting edge therapies that deliver the utmost effectiveness and return them to wholeness as quickly as possible. Since 1984, elite athletes around the world have been seeking out the FDA approved Electro-Acuscope and Myopulse (henceforth referred to as the Acuscope to treat their injuries.)

The Acuscope has been used in hospitals, doctor's offices, physical therapy and acupuncture offices, and sports medicine and animal clinics since the late 1970's. The Acuscope technology has multi-task treatment abilities. It is considered a useful therapy to encourage tissue regeneration. It's effective in the treatment of the acute phase of injury, when manual physical therapy may be too painful. This advanced pain management technology is indicated for chronic pain sufferers who have not been responsive to other electrical modalities. It's particularly successful in reducing the swelling and associated pain due to tissue damage from sports injuries, car accidents and post surgery care.

Using technology developed by the research scientist whose work led to the development of the EEG, KEG and the EMG, the Acuscope has a solid reputation for helping patients reduce the chronic pain associated with old injuries. The Acuscope assists the body itself by improving the circulation of blood, oxygen and ATP to the tissues & cells in the injured area and by normalizing the electrical circuitry in the nerves and fascia of the tissues. The Acuscope supports communication on the tissue level, acting as an input-output device that establishes a two-way dialogue with the area of the body being focused on. Injuries under distress tend to alter the natural flow of tissue electricity conductivity back toward their normal resting potential. The Acuscope can accelerate intracellular protein synthesis in injured areas, assisting in restoring normal range of motion to joints.

Microcurrent is a carefully regulated low dose of electricity commonly used by acupuncturists. The Acuscope and Myopulse are the most advanced forms of microcurrent utilized today, saturating soft tissue injuries with the healing frequencies of microcurrent. These electromodulated treatments in the Tens units or ultrasound. The acupuncture or physical therapy treatments utilizing the Acuscope have a variety of methods to treat injured areas. A therapist will choose from electrical clips & wires conducting microcurrent. The Acuscope probes or jelled pads or plates can also be utilized for patients that are needle shy.

AREAS OF USEFULNESS WITH THE ACUSCOPE & MYOPULSE

  • Reduction of pain, swelling and relief from muscular tightness and joint pain
  • Acute & chronic whiplash injuries & other auto related accidents
  • Post operative swelling, bruising and incision healing
  • Disc related flare ups such as sciatica & herniation
  • Tough, hardened muscular armoring due to malnourished &
  • tightened connective tissue, I
  • lllusive aches & pains like fibromyalgia
  • Sports injuries, sprains and strains
  • Active trigger points and fibrotic muscles
  • Acute & chronic tendonitis, carpal tunnel discomfort
  • Frozen shoulder or rotator cuff challenges
  • Various types of arthritis including knee & hip pains
  • Vascular insufficiencies ( ulceration and neuropathies)
  • Smoking or drug addiction withdrawal

Clinicians have noted that the Acuscope deactivates painful trigger points and accumulated fibrotic tissue in aiding tissue repair. This electro medical technology has the unique capacity to soften and reduce scar tissue. It has the capacity to nourish and hydrate wiry and overworked tendons & ligaments that support all of the body's joints. It promotes the return to normal elasticity to muscles and myofascial structures. The Acuscope is known for improving lymphatic drainage and the elimination of tissue metabolic wastes. It is known to resolve serious conditions, which would otherwise partially improve, such as old sustained injuries.

Frequency of Treatments

How quickly can patients expect results from the Acuscope?

A series of treatments have a cumulative effect, resulting in long term relief for patients suffering from the most acute and chronic neuro- muscular disorders. Results are usually noticed in 2 to 5 sessions with a 45 to 60 minute treatment. John Thorpe, one of the leading clinical trainers of this electro-technology reports a reduction of pain in 80% of the patients, after 6 to 10 treatments, although the rate of recovery is unique to each patient.

The non-invasive nature of the Acuscope treatment allows for high patient satisfaction. Generally, treatments are painless and people experience noticeable improvement immediately, with continued improvement over a 3 week period. Old sustained injuries may take a few treatments before noticeable results are observed.

Therapy sessions can take from 15-45 minutes, depending upon how many areas are being treated. For example, treatment for chronically tight shoulders and neck muscles can take 30 minutes. An aggravated, inflamed flare up with sciatica may take 45-60 minutes, as a complicated condition with several areas of involvement will require a variety of applications over a longer period of treatment.

Certain pain medications may reduce the efficiency of the Acuscope. A small percentage of patients (about 20 %) may feel slight pain or tenderness as a result of the first couple of treatments. This is generally considered a good sign, that the body is reclaiming its internal sense of balance after an injury.

How Does the Acuscope Differ from Other Electrical Stimulation?