Empi's Hybresis Solves 'Pain Points' for Physical ... ( PTs Report Wireless Hybrid Iontoph...)

Empi's Hybresis Solves 'Pain Points' for Physical Therapists

Date:1/21/2008

PTs Report Wireless Hybrid Iontophoresis System Delivers Precise Dose Control, Reduces Patient Discomfort and Shortens In-Clinic Treatment Times

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- For years, physical therapists have relied on iontophoresis as a safe, reliable and effective drug delivery method. At the same time, most PTs have suffered the drawbacks of traditional dose controllers, lead wires and patch-only iontophoresis systems. This traditional system also includes extensive wear times, patient patch sensitivity and imprecise dosage delivery, which can all lead to unpredictable results. The industry's first wireless hybrid iontophoresis system, Hybresis, is a convenient, needle-free drug delivery system that allows clinicians to treat more patients while improving overall care by reducing patient discomfort and inconvenience.

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), more than 50 million Americans annually suffer from chronic pain. Traditional pain management treatments include needle injections of anti-inflammatory drugs, narcotics, time-consuming in-clinic treatments or surgery -- all of which often result in unnecessary pain, side effects, anxiety or inconvenience for patients. Hybresis significantly reduces the total in-clinic time, enabling PTs to help move more patients through the clinic faster. Ultimately, PTs can spend more time on providing care.

PTs, including Rick Mewes, OCS, who works in a sports medicine clinic in Minneapolis, have reported that the Hybresis system offers the power of the traditional dose controllers and lead wires, with the flexibility of a patch. "With Hybresis, my patients can be treated effectively in less than half the time it takes for traditional iontophoresis," said Mewes. "My patients have also responded favorably -- opting for the convenience that Hybresis offers over other methods. The greatest benefit I've seen from using Hybresis is that I can now spend more time providing ther
'/>"/>

3

GOOD

Page: 1 2 3
Related medicine news :

1. MedImmune Resolves FDA Observations Regarding Manufacturing Process for FluMist(R)
2. Whiplash may produce delayed jaw pain
3. Hypnosis Eases Pain of Breast Cancer Surgery
4. Whiplash May Result in Delayed Jaw Pain
5. Figure Skater Peggy Fleming, HealthSaver Says: Take Pains For Back Strains, 2nd Most Common Doctor Complaint
6. Knee Pain May Signal Lung Cancer
7. Consumer Reports Analysis: Drugs for Nerve Pain, Fibromyalgia Effective, But Not Always Best
8. PainCare Receives $14.4 Million in Cash From Completed Sale of South Florida Ambulatory Surgery Centers
9. New study examines brain-gut relationship in those suffering with stomach pain or discomfort
10. Pain patients at risk for sleep apnea
11. Painless Hemorrhoid Treatment Adds Management Punch

Post Your Comments:

Empi's Hybresis Solves 'Pain Points' for Physical ...( PTs Report Wireless Hybrid Iontoph...),Health