FREQUENCY SPECIFIC MICROCURRENT (FSM) FOR NEUROPATHIC PAIN
Frequency-Specific Microcurrent (FSM) has been used in numerous practices for the past ten years with positive results. Neuropathic pain caused by strokes and phantom limb pain have been successfully treated using this revolutionary method. FSM works by the utilization of square- wave pulses that dramatically increase protein synthesis and energy production. Pain begins to drop within minutes of the treatment starting and continues to drop until leveling off at the 60-minute mark. Burn patients that received this treatment experienced lasting increases in their rangeofmotion.Thebestpartof thissystem is that according toa2010studybyCarolynMcMakin,MA, DC, “nopatients reportedorcomplainedofnegative side effects either during or after treatment. The most common side effect is a sense of euphoria presumably caused by an increase in endorphins.” In the same study, recipients of one treatment reported a decrease from an average initial pain score of 6.8/10 to 1.8/10. A second treatment resulted in a decrease in average pain from 4.8/10 to 1/10. This trend of lower post-treatment pain scores was consistent among all treatments in this study. After the treatment was completed,
65% of patients fully recovered from nerve pain. One patient even bought a small FSMmachine for homeuse.McMakinalso reported that “allpatients reported some reduction in pain with treatment.” Her conclusion was more forthright when she stated: “treatment is noninvasive, low-risk, widely available, relatively inexpensive, and appears to have no significant side effects.” This treatment is used as part of a comprehensive approach including specific manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription, and diet modification. We are starting to see changes in clients who have had long-standing neuropathic pain, post-concussion syndrome, migraines, and scar tissue that affects their lymphatic flow and postural imbalances. We have also seen changes withperipheralneuropathy, improvedbonehealing with fractures, decreased symptoms with COPD, and decreases in anxiety. Frequencyspecificmicrocurrentasan independent modality isnotcoveredby insurance. Ifusedduring othertreatments,weconsidertheFSMtreatmentto bebundledwithother techniques includingmanual
therapy and exercise prescription. Frequency and duration of care is dependant on the diagnosis. We have priced non-bundled FSM treatment at about one dollar per minute. Some protocols run 20 minutes, while some run over 80 minutes. Frequency-SpecificMicrocurrent isaneffective tool to reduceandeffectivelymanagechronicpain.This breakthrough in technology is now being offered at Synergy Healthcare today. Come see how we can help you or your loved ones experience life more pain-free!
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Arch Harrison, PTA, LMT, JSCC
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I am a physical therapy assistant, in practice since 1992, and have also been a licensed massage practitioner since 1986. I have a wide range of skills, and I specialize in a technique called “strain-counterstrain,” which I have studied and practiced intently since 2000. I received my strain-counterstain certification in 2006. In addition to practicing strain-counterstrain, I also work with video analysis of gait and functionalbiomechanics, surface electromyography and biofeedback for muscle re-education, graded motor imagery for complex regional pain syndrome, soft tissue mobilization techniques, functional exercise programs, and muscle energy techniques. Mypassion forprovidingserviceand improvinghealthandhumanperformance isnot justapartofmy job,butwho Iam. Ihavebeendeeply involved insearchand
is: although it is impossible to guarantee the outcome from treatment with anyclient/patient, Icanguaranteemybesteffort,dedication,andcompassion for every client I see. I will treat each client as an individual; I will listen carefully to their needs, fears, and goals. I will strive to give my clients the tools they need to care for themselves independently, as quickly as possible. I am honored by the trust given to me by my clients, and I dedicate myself to being worthy of their trust.
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