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Alpha-Stim® PPM
Personal Pain Manager
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Since 1981,
Alpha-Stim®
technology has been known for superior efficacy in managing
pain related disorders. Now for the first time ever, there is
an Alpha-Stim® for the price of an
ordinary TENS. Why is it so superior? |
- cumulative,
long lasting results
- extremely
comfortable, usually no sensation at all
- easy
to use, one dial controls everything
- comes
with a full color poster of Alpha-Stim® PPM original
electrode placement protocols
- uses
far less current, and is therefore safer than other devices
for pain control
- use
with confidence, built-in circuit self-test and 5 year
warranty
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The
Alpha-Stim®
PPM is proven safe and effective for treating
pain.
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Treating Pain with
MET
The
Alpha-Stim®
PPM uses microcurrent electrical therapy (MET) for those
suffering from acute, chronic or postoperative pain. The
Alpha-Stim®
PPM works with the body on a large variety of ailments,
including difficult-to-treat problems.
Alpha-Stim® PPM microcurrent
technology produces residual and cumulative results, far
superior to previous traditional milliampere transcutaneous
electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) devices. Turn a TENS off
and the pain returns. Although broadly classified as a TENS,
the Alpha-Stim® PPM is significantly
superior because MET works with tiny currents, closer to the
type and amount of electricity that naturally occurs in the
body. By comparison, the electric current used by typical TENS
devices is thousands of times greater than natural body
current. Although a slight tingling sensation is sometimes
felt under the electrodes, it is not necessary to feel this in
order to achieve results. Many people feel
nothing at all with the Alpha-Stim® PPM except positive
results. MET is applied through easy to use self-adhesive
electrodes. Specific treatment protocols are included with the
Alpha-Stim®
PPM and technical assistance is readily available by
telephone, fax, e-mail or mail. Alpha-Stim® technology is backed
by more independent research than any other device in its
class.
Electromedical
Products International, Inc. has been in business since 1981,
treating a wide variety of medical disorders with
Alpha-Stim®
microcurrent technology during that time with no reports of
significant side effects. |
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Red
Color Indicates Area of Pain |
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What are the
typical results? In
recent surveys, physicians and patients reported the following
results using Alpha-Stim®
technology: |
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Physician Post-Marketing
Survey of Alpha-Stim®
Patients | |
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Condition |
N* |
Slight 0-24% |
Fair 25-49% |
Moderate 50-74% |
Marked 75-100% |
Significant >25% |
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Pain |
286 |
9.10% |
16.78% |
26.92% |
47.20% |
91% |
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Muscle
Tension |
259 |
5.40% |
16.22% |
29.34% |
49.04% |
95% | |
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Results
of using Alpha-Stim technology by physicians. For additional
information see the book: The Science Behind Cranial
Electrotherapy Stimulation, 2nd Ed. by Dr. Daniel L.
Kirsch. Medical Scope Publishing Corporation, Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada, 2002. |
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Peer-Reviewed
Outcomes of Alpha-Stim® Patients’ Self-Reports
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Condition |
N* |
Slight 0-24% |
Fair 25-49% |
Moderate 50-74% |
Marked 75-100% |
Significant >25% |
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Pain
(all categories) |
1949 |
6.98% |
31.97% |
38.02% |
23.04% |
93% |
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Back
Pain |
403 |
4.96% |
27.05% |
38.96% |
29.03% |
95% |
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Cervical
Pain |
265 |
6.79% |
26.04% |
47.17% |
20.00% |
93% |
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Hip/Leg/Foot
Pain |
160 |
3.75% |
26.88% |
33.13% |
36.25% |
96% |
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Shoulder/Arm/Hand
Pain |
150 |
8.67% |
27.33% |
42.00% |
22.00% |
91% |
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Carpal
Tunnel |
25 |
0.00% |
20.00% |
68.00% |
12.00% |
100% |
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Arthritis
Pain |
188 |
5.85% |
27.13% |
46.81% |
20.21% |
94% |
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Myofacial
Pain |
62 |
9.68% |
29.03% |
29.03% |
32.26% |
90% | |
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Results
of using Alpha-Stim® technology at home for a minimum of 3
weeks. For additional information see the article: Is
microcurrent stimulation effective in pain management? An
additional perspective by Dr. Ray B. Smith. American
Journal of Pain Management, 11(2):62-66, 2001. *N refers
to number of patients.
Who developed the
Alpha-Stim® PPM?
The
Alpha-Stim®
PPM was developed by neurobiologist Dr. Daniel L. Kirsch and
consultant engineers. Dr. Kirsch has been a leading pioneer in
the field of electromedicine since 1972. He is a Diplomate of
the American Academy of Pain Management, and a Fellow of the
American Institute of Stress. Dr. Kirsch has served as
Clinical Director of the Center for Pain and Stress-Related
Disorders at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York
City and the Sports Medicine Group in Santa Monica,
California. He lectures frequently to physicians worldwide on
pain and stress management. Alpha-Stim®
technology is backed by more independent research than any
other device in its class. There have been no reports of
significant side effects from any Alpha-Stim®
device. Only original Alpha-Stim®
products meet Electromedical Products International, Inc.’s
exacting specifications.
How does
the Alpha-Stim® PPM work? The
Alpha-Stim®
PPM is distinct in that it is based on the concept that the
biophysics underlying the body’s biochemistry also plays a
significant role in regulating all of life’s processes.
Doctors are taught that there are about 75 trillion cells in a
human body, each having an electrical potential across its
cell membrane, similar to a battery. The
Alpha-Stim®'s
proprietary waveform works by moving electrons through the
body at a variety of frequencies, collectively known as
harmonic resonance.

The Alpha-Stim® PPM sends this
unique waveform through the electrodes.
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What you
get Each Alpha-Stim®
PPM is packaged complete with...
- compact
Alpha-Stim®
PPM console unit
- two lead wires
- two AAA 1.5-volt
batteries
- four AS-Trode™ brand
self-adhesive silver electrode pads
- illustrated owner’s
manual and full color protocol poster
This is everything
necessary to begin to use the Alpha-Stim®
PPM right away for the management of acute, chronic or
post-operative pain.
Five-year
warranty Each new Alpha-Stim®
PPM is warranted to be free from defects of workmanship and
materials under normal use for a period of five years except
for replacement of batteries and accessories. See Owner’s
Manual for complete details.
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Prescribing
Information CE conformity
statement for Europe: The Alpha-Stim® PPM is a
Class IIa, Type B medical device. It has been
independently tested by outside agencies in order
to provide assurance of conformity to applicable
standards for medical equipment safety and
electromagnetic compliance. Caution
statement for United States: Federal law (USA
only) restricts this device to sale by, or on the
order of a licensed health care practitioner.
Outside of the USA it is available world wide
without a prescription but consultation with a
qualified health care professional is recommended
for difficult and unresponsive problems.
Indications: Alpha-Stim® PPM technology
is continuously being subjected to rigorous study
and evaluation by the international medical
community. Findings to date indicate that the
Alpha-Stim® PPM is an effective treatment with
broad applications for a variety of syndromes
involving acute, chronic, and post operative pain.
In many cases it is the sole therapeutic method
required. Effective results in pain management
have been seen during and/or subsequent to
stimulation over effected body parts, adjacent
areas, and areas distant from those in pain. As
with any therapeutic intervention, not all people
will respond to the Alpha-Stim® PPM. The degree of
efficacy will vary with the nature of the problem
being treated, the overall health of the person,
and with the method of treatment.
Contraindications: The Alpha-Stim® PPM
may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers
(particularly demand type pacemakers). Do not
stimulate directly on the eyes, or over the
carotid sinus (upper side of neck, below the ear
and behind the jaw). Precautions: For
external use only. Do not allow children to use or
handle this device without adult supervision. Do
not operate potentially dangerous machinery or
vehicles during, and in some cases, for several
hours after treatment. Caution is advised in cases
where other forms of analgesia (pain control)
would not be used; such as to retain the
beneficial aspects of pain for diagnosis or in
cases where people may overuse pain-controlled
areas. Safety of stimulation has not been
established during pregnancy. Adverse
Effects: Adverse effects are usually mild and
self-limiting. Adverse effects from approximately
4,541 patients participating in controlled, open,
uncontrolled research, and by physician survey are
skin irritation/electrode burns (5 cases, 0.11%),
and headaches (9 cases, 0.20%). If the
Alpha-Stim® PPM does not control your pain within
3 weeks, consult your physician.
Technical
Details |
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Power
Source: Current: Frequency: Waveform: Mechanical Display:
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two
AAA 1.5-volt batteries (included) 10 to 600 µA
continuously adjustable 0.5 Hz (pulses per
second) bipolar asymmetrical rectangular waves,
50% duty cycle, 0 net current height: 8 cm,
width: 5.8 cm, depth: 2 cm, weight: 82 gm with
batteries LCD timer with low and flat battery
warning symbols |
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