I just wanted you guys to know that I did receive my Infrex Plus  unit yesterday here in Rosarito, Mexico (2/27). I read through all the manuals (EVERY piece of lit that was in the box), charged my batteries, and got started. My partner and I had it hooked up on my leg from a point in the glute around the front of the thigh, then popliteal and down under my left foot (I had visions of Boris Karloff…).

I think I had everything tuned up to a nice level….I could feel the muscles twitching and there was SUCH a relief! This, along with my PT that’s coming up iw going to help me get back “on the mend”.

So, I understand that insurance has covered the biggest majority and I have a remainder of $895.00, correct? Now, this is something that I can make payments to you guys? I’ll be honest with you, I can’t afford to pay that chunk of change all at once and the only way would be for to do is to make make payments. Right now, I’m on a disability with my work but will be getting all that squared away as well. That’s nothing you’re interested in hearing at all, but it just gives you heads up on my end.

I want to start as soon as possible, however to start sending something and getting on track with this.

Bob, you said some words in one of the videos that I “Youtubed”: You mentioned just HOW important it was for people to actually get the relief they needed in their hands and not just getting “lip service” from companies. I can see how truly earnest you REALLY are about this.

If you will, when you have a chance, get back to me and let me know what kind of plan I can do as far as making monthly payments (that I can budget). I as SO greatly thankful that I found you online in my search for help.

Sincerely,
Douglas
Oh, by the way….I’m planning on being back home in Tennessee sometime late Spring…and hitting Raleigh around the same time. I would love to swing by Wake Forest and meet you if that’s at all possible.

My sister experienced increased heart beat when I gave her the last treatment. Is that a possibility?

thanks

Is it more effective than IFT?

thanks

MedFaxx Response:
If you have questions on which ultrasound works best for your condition and/or budget please let us know and will help you.   We generally suggest one buys the cheapest ultrasound possible for the specific condition being treated.    Many of the $1,000+ machines are actually clinical ultrasound machines designed to be able to treat any condition any patient coming to the clinic has.   Most home use of ultrasound is specific to a condition and there is no need for multiple frequencies, multiple head sizes, variable transducers.    Buy cheapest first such as our hand held, portable unit for $130.

I am a pain nurse from the Netherlands and i saw your video’s from MedFaxxinc. And the only thing I can say is that they are very helpful for me. This because I just started with TENS-treatment after I followed a course.
I show the patient the movies on the internet if they want to see or hear more about TENS, and the only thing I can say is that the patients are very glad to see your video’s on your webpage.

But I have also another question: do you have a book were you put all the treatments in and also the positions of the electrodes? If so, can you give me the title and the place where I can buy it?

With regards,

T. S.
The Netherlands

Hi T,

Thanks for the very nice comments.   So kind of you.

The answer to your question is “No don’t have a book”, but let me expand on that.

There really is no such thing as a “correct” electrode placement guide.  There is such a thing as an incorrect electrode placement guide such as:

1.  Do not put electrodes on bony prominences ( logic- bone is not conductor of electricity, but resistor, so little gained if bone close to surface and little moist tissue between electrode and bone)

2.  Do not use small electrodes for large pain areas ( current concentration hurts before relief gained)

3.  Do not put tens machines electrodes on head ( refer to 1 above)

Here is what is logical though and this varies from Rx to Rx and patient to patient and time of day to time  of day which is why can’t generalize:

1.  For tens basically want flow of current through area pain being felt ( logic:  pain moves and after treatment then another area may now hurt enough to warrant electrode change so change to target area ( use rifle scope analogy of zeroing in on pain with criss cross ( that’s your electrodes and the flow of current)

2.  What type machine using?  Tens, Hi volt, Russian, Interferential etc. as the current density of those machines changes electrode placement.  ( For Russian/Katz at 2,500 pps you need electrodes placed longitudally (sp) to go with muscle endplates, not transversally)

3.  Unlike acupuncture where one interferes with electrical flow using small pins in specific areas with an electode you are proactive and dispersing electricity  over a general area, not a specific area so need for specificity not as great.   Also acupuncture points, even though specific are specific to each person’s body vis a bis “cun” which is a standard measurement but standard only to the patient’s body, not anyone else.

Giving you some of a “non answer” but there are lots of charts, books etc. but they actually prevent you or your patients from learning what is really going on rather than asking for a “cook book” of pictures on electrode placement.

Hope this makes some sense and if not please let me know.

Thanks.

Bobj

I had a tens unit sitting in my desk drawer for months, I had it prescribed for my hip, but it was unsuccessful. Over the last 4-5 months, my knee has developed a terrible and constant pain. i decided to throw the tens on to see if it would help. I’m still going to see a doctor but, I just wanted to thank you for the late night lesson, and instant pain relief without worrying about messing with more narcotics. Thank you, very much.
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Also some great stretches to loosen up tight shoulders.

If you are not as flexible as the gal in this video, just do what you can.

Do not strain yourself.

These are some great stretches for after a walk or any kind of exercise. Or even if you are on a long car ride and need to take a break at the rest stop for a stretch.

Lots of people hold tension in the shoulders and neck. This can be very relaxing and soothing.

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