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The Basics of BioStimTherapy
Setting the Pulse Rate


Specific rates will illicit different results:

Pulse Rate

Effect

1 - 10 pps

Endorphin Release

50 - 100 pps

Pain Gating

100 pps (modulated)

Endorphin Release and Pain Gating

100 pps (constant/surge)

Muscle Stimulation

1 - 3 pps

Sleep

8 - 14 pps

Relaxation

 
pps - Pulses Per Second

Endorphins - Naturally occurring hormones that reduce pain and enduce a feeling of well-being. They are released in response to injury and physical stress. Morphine, and related medications, have a similar chemical structure to endorphins - which explains their strong painkilling effects.

Gating Effect - Occurs when a physical stimulus overrides the sensation of pain. For example, pain can be reduced after we stub a toe by rubbing it vigorously. These new "non-painful" messages compete for attention, and are processed in favour of the "pain" messages.

Rates according to BioStim™ equipment settings:
(These figures will vary slightly between different models)

2 pps = 'L' Low 6 pps = 'M' Medium 100 pps = 'H' High

 

 


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