Scientifically provenDo not StanD on Device! USe WHile SeateD only.Users manualBefore using this product please read the users manual carefullyModel number: CBV34Improve blood circulation4Reduce swollen feet & ankles4Alleviate tired & aching legs4Ease joint & muscle painContentsQuick Setup Guide. 4Foot Pads. 4T.E.N.S Electrode Pads. 6Explanation of The Circulation Booster. 6Indications for use. 7Contraindications & Precautions.7-8Hygiene & Storage.
Circulation Booster v3 by High Tech Health - Proven to work. Fun On Circulation Booster - level 60 - 70.
8Parts and Controls. 9Technical Specifications. 10How to use the Remote Control. 10Personalised setting. 10Frequently Asked Questions.11-13Troubleshooting.14-15Limited Warranty.
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The booster works by sending tiny electrical impulses through the nerve endings in the soles of the feet and to the lower leg which in turn, stimulates muscle contraction and improves circulation. I have had many patients asking about this, and as they are priced at £200 it's alot of money if they don't do the job. Any advice appreciated.
Short term peripheral circ boost can be obtained pharmacologically.nicotinamide is sometimes prescribed for that, do you want long term or short term action? Anything that demonstrably achieved vasodilation is going to help isn't it? If this is achieved by electrical stimulation then why not? I think saying that if it worked then surgeons would promote it is very naive.how many orthopaedic surgeons actively promote soft tissue rehab via physio?.plenty don't bother, does that mean its worthless? Regards Phill. Hi All, I am emailing on behalf of WeightWorld.co.uk, a weight loss/healthy living specialist online.
We have recently taken on the Electro Flex Circulation Booster and I would like to offer those on Podiatry Arena some more information on the product as I can see here that the Circulation Booster v3 model has received some bad press/coverage. At WeightWorld, we do not stock the Circulation Booster v3 but the Electro Flex Circulation Booster. The item uses T.E.N.S technology (a tried and tested technology advocated by doctors all over the world) to stimulate muscle movement in the legs and promote blood circulation. As a result of an increased blood circulation, any pain/aching/swelling in the legs can be reduced, relieving much discomfort. We have insured that our item comes fully certified to be sold in the UK (look out for the CE mark on the box of the product.) Whilst not everyone is going to necessarily want such a product, the feedback from our customers has been that the item is very lightweight, easily portable and very effective at reducing pain from swelling in the legs and ankles. The tingling sensation in the legs can be a little uncomfortable at first, but after a couple of days our customers report an acclimatisation to the sensation. If you have any further questions on the item, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service department on 0207 084 7596.
Many thanks, Sarah. Hi All, I am emailing on behalf of WeightWorld.co.uk, a weight loss/healthy living specialist online. We have recently taken on the Electro Flex Circulation Booster and I would like to offer those on Podiatry Arena some more information on the product as I can see here that the Circulation Booster v3 model has received some bad press/coverage. At WeightWorld, we do not stock the Circulation Booster v3 but the Electro Flex Circulation Booster. The item uses T.E.N.S technology (a tried and tested technology advocated by doctors all over the world) to stimulate muscle movement in the legs and promote blood circulation. As a result of an increased blood circulation, any pain/aching/swelling in the legs can be reduced, relieving much discomfort. We have insured that our item comes fully certified to be sold in the UK (look out for the CE mark on the box of the product.) Whilst not everyone is going to necessarily want such a product, the feedback from our customers has been that the item is very lightweight, easily portable and very effective at reducing pain from swelling in the legs and ankles.
The tingling sensation in the legs can be a little uncomfortable at first, but after a couple of days our customers report an acclimatisation to the sensation. If you have any further questions on the item, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service department on 0207 084 7596. Many thanks, Sarah. After many years of Chemotherapy and subsequent diabetes (Type 2) which has resulted in severe myopathy of both my feets (no ulcers or sores at this point) I had been experiencing severe discomfort in both feet. I couldn't even have the bed sheets touching my toes.
I was given a Circulation Booster product for Christmas and started using it. Within about 5 days of 3 sessions a day the pain has largely gone. While my feet are not restored the pain relief has been excellent. I usually use the CB 2 times a day (morning & evening) for 30 minutes on 1/2 its power. I find if I don't use it for a week or so the pins and needles etc. HI Phil and others, I have noted there is no contraindication with peripheral neuropathy either on the website or on the box. Having noted that -I was still going to try it on a guy with neuropathy because I still believe we have little else evidence based treatments for neuropathy.
We a machine at work that was purchased before I got here. Yes I think the research is cruddy and anecdotal and could see little reason to recommend them but will give it a go. Yes TENS is in use and researched but as for it improving circulation- whatever that means- still sceptical.Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Foot/Ankle Volume during Standing, King’s College London, UK: W Man IO, Lepar GS, Morrissey MC, Cywinski JK (April 2003). Electrical Foot Stimulation and Implications for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolic Disease, The State University of New York, USA: Kaplan RE, Czyrny JJ, Fung TS, Unsworth JD, Hirsh J. (2002). Chronic transcutaneous electrical stimulation of calf muscles improves functional capacity without inducing systemic inflammation in claudicants, University of Birmingham, UK: Anderson SI, Whatling P, Hudlicka O, Gosling P, Simms M, Brown MD (2004).
Background: Venous stasis caused by immobility is an important risk factor for deep vein thrombosis following surgery and lower limb trauma, in bed-ridden medical patients, and in high-risk long distance air travelers. A safe and convenient method for reducing venous stasis would be useful in patients while in hospital and after discharge during their rehabilitation. Subjects and Methods: 49 healthy subjects aged 51-76 were seated for 4 hours during which they received mild electrical stimulation of the calf, or sole of the foot (plantar muscles).
Popliteal and femoral venous blood flow velocities were measured via doppler ultrasound. The non-stimulated lower extremity served as the simultaneous control.
Subjects completed a questionnaire regarding their acceptance and tolerance of the electrical stimulation. Results: There was a significant increase in venous femoral and popliteal blood flow for both calf (p. I was wondering if anyone had any evidence on whether or not the circulation boosters advertised are any good?
They claim to improve circulation, reduce swelling, joint pain and numbness. The booster works by sending tiny electrical impulses through the nerve endings in the soles of the feet and to the lower leg which in turn, stimulates muscle contraction and improves circulation. I have had many patients asking about this, and as they are priced at £200 it's alot of money if they don't do the job. Any advice appreciated. Click to expand.Hi Rachel, I've done some research on this topic of circulation booster.
My mum has parkinsn's and and because of her immobilty - her feet are now blue, swollen, stiff and sore. I read the information about the circulation booster. Mr Mark White is a vascular surgeon from Guildford and has a clinic in london - you can google him. He's 100% legitimate and he promotes the circulation booster. Also, on circulation booster - their is an independent clinical study by kings college london - the paper is pretty long but to paraphrase it shows that circulation booster - after 10mins use will reduce aches/pain in lower limbs and increase blood circulation. The technology is EMS- electrical muscle stimulation - there's no dark arts here - it simply stimulates the plantar muscle in the foot which causes your calf muscles to contract and release which forces blood up through the leg. I suggest you go the circulation booster website and look at the independent claims for yourself and make your own mind up.
Also, it can't advertise on tv without independent substaniation. If you've got 5 mins - go to circulation booster website and see for yourself - i hope this help:santa. Hi Rachel, I've done some research on this topic of circulation booster. My mum has parkinsn's and and because of her immobilty - her feet are now blue, swollen, stiff and sore. I read the information about the circulation booster.
Mr Mark White is a vascular surgeon from Guildford and has a clinic in london - you can google him. He's 100% legitimate and he promotes the circulation booster. Also, on circulation booster - their is an independent clinical study by kings college london - the paper is pretty long but to paraphrase it shows that circulation booster - after 10mins use will reduce aches/pain in lower limbs and increase blood circulation. The technology is EMS- electrical muscle stimulation - there's no dark arts here - it simply stimulates the plantar muscle in the foot which causes your calf muscles to contract and release which forces blood up through the leg. I suggest you go the circulation booster website and look at the independent claims for yourself and make your own mind up. Also, it can't advertise on tv without independent substaniation. If you've got 5 mins - go to circulation booster website and see for yourself - i hope this help:santa.
Click to expand. I'm advocating assessing the evidence for yourself, then make an informed opinion. It's helped my mother - that's my case - full stop. I can't vouch for anyone else but in this kind of situation when the doctor won't help anymore because she's now in her seventies and her lack of mobility means that she now sits in front on the tv for hours without any movement at all. Her current medication for fluid retention does not alleviate the symptoms.
This device does - that's it. I'm sure in years to come it will be prescribed on the NHS - same way tens is. We need to find non drug answers if possible:drinks anyone who is thinking of purchasing any medical device should do their homework thoroughly - that would be my advice. In the case of parkinsons which my mother has - her physio therapy has also helped - a think a combination of activities is the best - and a positive spirit because it's not only devasting for the person but the family around them too. I hope this helps. I'm advocating assessing the evidence for yourself, then make an informed opinion.
It's helped my mother - that's my case - full stop. I can't vouch for anyone else but in this kind of situation when the doctor won't help anymore because she's now in her seventies and her lack of mobility means that she now sits in front on the tv for hours without any movement at all. Her current medication for fluid retention does not alleviate the symptoms.
This device does - that's it. I'm sure in years to come it will be prescribed on the NHS - same way tens is. We need to find non drug answers if possible:drinks anyone who is thinking of purchasing any medical device should do their homework thoroughly - that would be my advice.
In the case of parkinsons which my mother has - her physio therapy has also helped - a think a combination of activities is the best - and a positive spirit because it's not only devasting for the person but the family around them too. I hope this helps. I was a little sceptical about these but i have had a few pts who have resorted to these circulation boosters and all have positive experiences to report, both with circulatory benefits and improvement of swelling, but interestingly i have had 1 pt who 'feels' their neuropathic pain has improved. Personally, the placebo effect may be just as powerful and i can only feel that as more get sold and possibly demand increases they will get cheaper!!
May be next years xmas present or car boot item!!:santa2: Julie. I would like to say I purchased an Electro Flex machine and what a con it really is. Yes it does have CE certification, but as I have since found out every electrical device has that in the UK, including an electric toothbrush. You need to have a Class IIa medical certificate to be classed as a medical device - and the Electro - Flex machine does not have it. Since finding this out it explained why I was feeling no improvement after using it. Thank goodness for the money back guarantee otherwise I would be stuck with this useless piece of equipment.
Now I have found out this bit of information, I have done my homework and even asked my Podiatrist in Kent what she makes of it all. She recommended the Circulation Booster. The one advertised on TV with Judith Chalmers. The company offers a money back guarantee as well. I have purchased one and will let you know what I think of it.has any one here tried the Circulation Booster? It does have the medical certificate and great reviews so hopefully this one will be better.
These issues are so difficult to see through, but like drug therapy the results and effects can be so idiosyncratic. I struggle to see the logic in prohibiting a company from claiming that TENS therapy may cause increased muscle action.and that increased muscle action may improve lower limb fluid return, be it blood or other fluids. This does not seem like a very long bow to draw at all??
And yet when drugs don't work for a segment of the people they are prerscribed for nobody gets up in arms about that?? I have used one, you should see those foot and lower legs muscles jump and contract when you dial up the power level a bit.
For someone who does little or no activity in a day I have no doubt it simulates some of the benefits of foot and lower leg function. Just exactly what and how much benefit is a completely different question. To buy one of these things is actually pretty cheap.way less than 50 packets of cigarettes in Aus, and as an experiment to check for personal improvement it only costs about what two 10 minute appointmnets with a medical specialist.who will probably only tell you that they can't help. I have no doubt whatever that for some people this kind of stimulation will result in feeling better. Regards Phill Carter.
Hi All I work for High Tech Health and i hope you do not mind me invading your site. We really care what people think of our Circulation Booster. We are also always looking at improvements.
We would be more than willing for you guys to have a few of the Boosters for you to assess for yourselves. All that we ask in return is that if positive you can give us a review or testimonial. We will share the clinical evidence we have on it as well as talk to you about some more clinical trials that we are currently conducting. It is a class2a medical device so we have already jumped thropugh a lot of hoops to get that status. There are a lot of inferior copy cat devices that do not work and that cannot make the claims that we do. We have more and more people in clinical settings such as TVN nurses, Physios etc recommending them and our philosophy is that it works and we are more than prepared to put our money where our mouth is and let you guys test them. Please private message me if you are interested in testing the devices for yourself.
They work of EMS which is TENS technology which is widely accepted within clinical settings. Many Thanks Mat. Hi Everybody, I represent WeightWorld.co.uk, a weight loss/healthy living specialist online. I hope you don't mind me using this forum to talk to you about our circulation enhancer. As we continue to see high number of Podiatry Arena readers visit our website, I thought this may be of interest to you. I wanted to let you know that we now have a new Electroflex Circulation Enhancer which I think is worth you knowing about. The new product was vigorously tested and is approved as a type IIa medical device, compliant with European Medical Device Directive 93/42 EEC.
This means it is confirmed to be safe to use and to relieve the symptoms of poor blood circulation. If you wish to find out more, please visit our website - ElectroFlex. Hi Rachel, Might be worth checking out this UK vascular surgeon - his website is Treatment of Varicose Veins at The Whiteley Clinic, Surrey UKThe Whiteley Clinic provides treatments and information on Varicose Veins Conditions. I've seen him on the circulation booster website and he obviosuly knows what he's on about - he's a vascular surgeon:welcome::good: circulation booster is now available at lloyds pharmacy too - I've seen there adverts in the press - I've been using too and it good for cold feet - if you suffer from poor circulation.
Here's a link to the research side - a clinical study by Kings College London - (I reckon they know what they're on about - don't you:morning: go to circulation booster website: The following Independent Clinical Study tested The Circulation Booster in reference to blood pooling in the lower limbs which was undertaken by: Dr. David A Green.1, Dr. D Paul Sumners2 & Mr. Steve P Hunter2 1. Division of Applied Biomedical Research, Department of Physiology, King's College London, Guys Campus, London SE1 1UL, UK.
London South Bank University, Sport and Exercise Science Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering, Science and the Built Environment, 103 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AA, UK. The following paper is titled: Effect of percutaneous electrical stimulation of the sole upon lower limb blood pooling induced by protracted sitting in man.
To summarise the paper (PDF below). 'Following 10 minutes of electrical percutaneous stimulation of the soles there was no significant pooling remaining at the level of the foot, sub calf and calf itself. Thus, percutaneous sole stimulation was effective in ameliorating pooling induced by prolonged quiet sitting.'
This means, in plain english, that only after 10 minutes of using The Circulation Booster®, the participants demonstrated that swelling and fluid retention in the lower limbs was significantly reduced. This means that The Circulation Booster® increases blood circulation. Download Circulation Booster clinical study.pdf: it may help you:dizzy.