Device and Equipment
There has been an open wound on your lower leg for months that just won't heal. You dress it, care for it, visit doctors — and still it doesn't close. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Leg ulcers are one of the most stubborn types of chronic wounds and they seriously reduce quality of life. The good news: softlaser therapy can give healing a new boost.
The paradigm shift that is changing chronic disease management. If you have chronic pain, musculoskeletal complaints, or face a long rehabilitation, you probably know the feeling: the doctor can spare a few minutes for you each month, the physiotherapist sees you once a week, and you are left alone with your complaints for the remaining 167 hours. Home medical technology addresses this problem — it extends medical care into your home so you are not left alone between treatments.
Home halotherapy is a natural and clinically supported complement to medical treatment for respiratory allergies and many other lung conditions. Now I introduce a device that, in my opinion, provides the most effective home halotherapy: the SaltDome halotherapy device.
Pressure therapy devices provide treatment for people with lymphatic and circulatory disorders, effectively reducing swelling and the tight, painful sensation.
If you've already read about the possibilities of home medical technology, you’ve probably wondered: if these devices can really be that useful, why haven't you heard about them? Why didn't your GP, rheumatologist, or physiotherapist recommend them?
That's a fair and important question. The answer is complex — and it's not about doctors being malicious or deliberately withholding information. The situation is much more complicated.
If you want a more detailed explanation of what these devices are actually for, read my comprehensive article What is home medical technology for?.
Joint inflammation, or arthritis, is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions. If it affects you, you know how agonizing the pain, stiffness and swelling can be. Anti-inflammatory drugs can help, but long-term use may come with side effects. What if there were a side-effect-free method you could use at home to support your recovery? Soft laser therapy – also known as photobiomodulation – may offer exactly that.
You get out of bed in the morning, and as soon as you put your foot on the floor, a sharp, stabbing pain shoots into your heel. It feels like stepping on a pin cushion. After a few steps it eases a little, but it returns again and again during the day. If this sounds familiar, you likely have plantar fasciitis or a heel spur — and low-level laser therapy can help.
If you see a doctor or go to emergency care for chest pain, trauma or shortness of breath, a chest X‑ray is usually taken (often along with other tests such as an ECG). X‑ray is an imaging method that is typically one of the first diagnostic tests used to clarify diseases affecting the chest. I wrote about why it is done and what can be seen on it.
Stores carry a huge variety of different blood pressure monitors, both upper-arm and wrist types. Wrist monitors are typically smaller and cheaper, which tempts you to buy them. Immediately the question arises: am I doing the right thing?
If you've undergone an orthopedic operation (hip or knee prosthesis, screws, plates) or a dental implant, you know how important proper healing is. The success of an implant depends on how well your body can “accept” the foreign object — this process is called osseointegration, i.e. incorporation into the bone.
Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is an adjunct method that can support this process. In this article you can learn about the scientific background of bone healing, the challenges of implant integration, and how magnetic therapy can help support your recovery.
Globus stimulators offer a versatile solution for you, whether your goal is improving athletic performance, rehabilitation, or beauty care. Each device is multifunctional and provides several forms of electrotherapy. Depending on the intended use, you can choose between TENS, EMS and NMES, FES, iontophoresis, Kotz and interference treatments.
