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HOW TO USE BIOSTIMTHERAPY
SUBLUXATED THUMB OR FINGER

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Common amongst athletes who play ball games. The thumb or finger is pressed back by the weight of a ball, stretching the ligaments of the carpo-phalengeal joint and can sometimes dislocate the joint. Less frequently, injury occurs at the first phalangeal joint of the thumb. May occur from a single injury or by repetitive minor strains.

ELECTRODE POSITIONINGUsing BioStim™ is an effective way of minimising pain and accelerating the healing process.

Placement of Applicators:

One electrode at the base of the thumb and top of the wrist (as pictured).

List of precautions.

Settings:

S

Sportsmed
Analgesic
Analgesic+2

Rate

'M' Medium
'M' Medium
'M' Medium

Intensity

2-2.5 gentle
2-2.5 gentle
2-2.5 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

1 hour per day

Mild symptoms

Typical

1 hour 3 times per day

Strong symptoms

If needed

Continuous use

Strong/Unrelenting symptoms

 

Other Treatments:

RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), Support (with tape, etc.), Frictional Massage to the affected joint, Exercise to strengthen the Extensor & Abductor Pollices muscles (after recovery), .

IF PAIN PERSISTS - CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

 



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