Q & A

Healthy tissue depends upon the ability of nerve currents to conduct impulses (neurotransmitters) freely throughout the "electrical wiring" of the brain and body. The nerves transmit messages on carrier waves that move via the Nervous System, delivering signals into the cells comprising Connective Tissue, Organs, and Glands.

The gentle push to the bio-electricity provided by biologically compatible micro-amperage technology can restore healthy conductivity and, in the process, re-activate sluggish cells, producing a rejuvenating effect on all types of tissue.

The miniscule amount of electricity generated by microcurrent biotechnology is measured in micro- amps; a micro-Amp (μA) is one ten-thousandth of a milli-Amp. Microamperage IS a measurement of the strength of currents generated by living cells and it is microcurrents that are continuously moving through living tissue. This microscopic level of force is scientifically shown to be an exact match to natural biologic currents; thus, therapeutic bio-technology with this output is compatible with living bio- electricity. When applied appropriately, microcurrent can produce a highly beneficial effect on the body’s cells.

When acute cellular repair work is underway, while chemicals, such as histamine, etc., are building up in the tissue surrounding an injury, there is an initial spike in electrical activity in all involved cells; and increased conductivity of currents, because fluids are being produced and carried to the site and fluids are highly conductive (like electricity in water).

After a time, cellular energy production slows down, eventually becoming depleted, especially if the system is weak and tired in general. As circulation decreases, remaining substances clog the tissue, producing a measurable decrease in electrical conductivity (an increase in tissue resistance).

These differences in the bio-electricity are measurable using sensitive monitoring devices.

Here are familiar ways we measure bio-electricity:

- brainwaves move across the brain (EEG);

- skin resistance (GSR);

- heart activity (EKG);

- and muscle tissue conductance (EMG).

It is evident that every cell in the body generates tiny electrical currents. These well-known biofeedback devices can tell us about the bio-electricity of our heart, brain, skin, and muscles. When electrical currents are blocked in the brain or heart, fatal results can follow.

Following injury, damaged cells in injured tissue immediately "amp up" as they kick into action, initiating multiple self-repair mechanisms.

They begin discharging certain bio-chemical substances, (such as arachidonic acid, a component of the phospholipid structure of the cell membrane itself) from wounds into their immediate surroundings. From this, prostaglandins are synthesized, triggering a cascade of reactions resulting in the release of histamines and bradykinins (amino acids) - which can stimulate pain receptors as well as partake in the inflammatory response.

Blood flows into the area. Fluids accumulate; swelling occurs. Heat rises. Redness appears. In time, if the cells are unable to complete their repair job, these substances remain in the tissue and are responsible for infections, plus lingering (chronic) inflammation, producing a persistent painful sensation and associated pathological conditions.

This is the bio-chemistry of injury.

The Acuscope and Myopulse are known as IM μA (Impedance Monitoring microAmperage) Biotechnology. Impedance monitoring means that the degree of resistance is being continuously assessed (i.e., evaluating how "impeded" is the flow of currents being conducted through the tissue). All other microcurrent devices are "blind output" only and are therefore unresponsive to the particular needs of the cells, which are continuously changing as issues progress, and/or resolve over time.

How well the microcurrents move through the tissue located between any two electrode contact sites is being measured utilizing advanced nerve conduction (Acuscope) and muscle tissue (Myopulse) biofeedback monitoring. Through a relay of three uniquely programmed microchips, acquired input is used to configure the output, producing an individualized corrective influence.

Both units are Input/Output (I/O) devices.

The Myopulse also provides Operator feedback; however, of a different nature. It has a feature that can reveal where there is connective tissue specifically in a hyper-active condition (knots, spasms, pulls, sprains, strains and injury); where electrical potentials of groups of cells are excessively

Using the Acuscope, biofeedback Input is acquired from the nerves; the microcurrent Output is in Squarewave formation. Such carrier waves influence neurons comprising The Nervous System.

Using the Myopulse, biofeedback Input is picked up from electrical fields created within muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia when groups of identical cells fire simultaneously. The Output is in Sinewave formation (sinusoidal = sloping) delivering matching carrier waves back into the connective tissue. The various Frequencies are applied according to the condition of the tissue. Biocompatible waveforms and frequencies are based on the science of electrophysiology.

Yes. The Electro-Acuscope is FDA registered as a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation device. However, unlike ordinary TENS which serves to temporarily block pain signals with a blast of milli- amperage current, the highly sophisticated Acuscope helps to resolve underlying issues at a cellular level by communicating with biocompatible microcurrents. It is literally non-invasive and without discomfort to the patient during treatment. When resistance decreases, nerve cells become reactivated, nerve conductivity improves, tissue repairs, stress is reduced; results are consistently remarkable.

The Myopulse is FDA registered in the category of an Electrical Muscle Stim device. However, unlike familiar EMS that uses a strong milli-amperage current to cause muscle contraction, will eventually result in muscle fiber exhaustion, and tetanizes the tissue uncomfortably, the Myopulse delivers imperceptible microcurrent in waveforms that match natural electrical fields generated by connective tissue cells. Restoring normal electrical potentials to contractile cells produces immediate and obvious change in muscle, tendon, ligament and fascia. Tightness releases, swelling reduces, sprains resolve, ruptures and tears repair rapidly, blood flow improves, range of motion returns to joints. The treatment feels completely comfortable and relaxing.

Together, these units comprise a complete Neuromuscular Microcurrent Therapy System enabling Doctors, Therapists (and their well-trained Biotechnicians) in every field of physical medicine to provide remarkable, non-invasive pain management and stress relief therapy.