S.R.A. Developments Ltd

Technical Specs

Intellectual property, manufacturing and exclusive marketing rights are owned by Orthosonics Ltd, part of the Orthofix group. Orthosonics is based at Bremridge. SRA Developments is the sub-contract manufacturer.

LONGWAVE THERAPY THAT IS LEAPS AND BOUNDS AHEAD

Phys-Assist helps you treat every body with the following conditions,

Torticollis, Cervical Spondylosis, Low Back Pain, Sacro-illac Strain, Coccydynia, Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow, Frozen Shoulder, Teno Synovitis, Groin Strain, Ankle Sprain, Muscle Haematoma, Traumatic Contusions, Muscle Spasm, Tendonities.

Phys-Assist

How longwave Phys-Assist helps you

Effective treatment at minimal energy levels
- reduces the possibility of tissue damage

More uniform distribution of energy in tissue
- less risk of 'Hot Spots'. Tlssue damage has not been detected (ref I )

Longwave energy transmits through bone
- minimises the risk of standing waves

Longwave energy disperses through surrounding implanted metal
- no risk of secondary thermal damage

Continuous therapy
- no need for pulsed energy

Maximum treatment flexibility
- microprocessor controlled unit gives a wide variety of treatment schedules

Acetal polymer treatment head
- acoustically compatible with skin

No special coupling gel needed
- reduces cost

Sealed treatment head
- allows underwater therapy

Robust crystals
- prevents damage in use and transit

Lightweight apparatus
- completely portable with leather shoulder bag

Guidelines for clinical use of the Phys-Assist

While evidence of the efficacy of Phys-Assist in the treatment of ankle sprain has been clearly demonstrated, it has also been used with particular benefit in the early treatment of a wide range of acute musculo-skeletal conditions.

In chronic conditions, regular therapy has also been shown to produce complete relief in many patients.

The long wave beam produced by the device is transmitted by metal, and in consequence, it is possible to treat patients with implanted components, such as pins, plates, screws and cemented prostheses, without the risk of secondary thermal injury.

Experience has shown that the best results are obtained when the area being treated is actively moved by the patient throughout the treatment period. The highest power setting (level 4) should normally be used. If treatment is being applied to the region of the neck and shoulders, the patient will usually be aware of a high pitched signal. This is produced by subharmonic soundwaves travelling preferentially through bone and stimulating the intraosseus portion of the 8th cranial (auditory) nerve. Should the patient find this auditory signal uncomfortable, the power setting can be reduced and the treatment time increased proportionately.

Contra- Indications & precautions

At the present time no information is available on the effects of long wave therapy in pregnancy or in patients with metastatic disease. For this reason, its use in such circumstances is not currently advocated. Patients who have a cardiac pacemaker fitted can be treated with the consent of the supervising physician.

It should be borne in mind that severe muscle spasm may mask serious, underlying pathology.

Phys-Assist - Clinically Effective

Longwave therapy significantly better than High Frequency Ultrasound in all measured parameters (p<0.01)

No significant difference between Placebo and High Frequency Ultrasound

Patients presenting with ankle sprain were treated with one five minute session of Longwave therapy. Ankle sprains were quantified using the Gaitway gait analysis system before treatment, immediately following treatment and three days later.

S.R.A. Developments Ltd
Bremridge House, Ashburton
South Devon, UK, TQ13 7JX
Telephone: +44 (0)1364 652426
Facsimile: +44 (0)1364 653589
Email: mail@sra-developments.co.uk