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HOW TO USE BIOSTIMTHERAPY
AFTER KNEE SURGERY

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR BIOSTIM™.Description:

Knees are operated on for a wide range of reasons, leaving the joint stiff and sore - sometimes for many weeks.

ELECTRODE POSITIONINGBioStim™ helps to relieve pain and speed the rate of healing. It can be used from the first day after surgery and all the way through to full rehabilitation. When appropriate, BioStim™ can be used to strengthen the leg muscles which will be weak through inactivity.

Placement of Applicators:

One electrode on either side of the knee.

List of precautions.


Settings:

S

Sportsmed
Analgesic
Analgesic+2

Rate

'H' High
'H' High
'H' High

Intensity

2-3 gentle
2-3 gentle
2-3 gentle

Pulse Pattern

Modulated
n/a
Modulated

Mode

Analgesic
n/a
n/a


Dosage:

BioStim™ can be used as often as required to ease symptoms.

Useage

Period of Use

For

At least

4 hours per day

Mild symptoms

Typical

2 hours 4 times per day

Strong symptoms

If needed

Continuous use

Strong/Unrelenting symptoms

 

Other Treatments:

Brace, graduated exercise (to increase knee mobility and leg muscle strength), hydrotherapy.

IF PAIN PERSISTS - CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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