Recovery Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) by Theratools

Simulate Bloodflow for healing and recovery for a variety of conditions

The Theratools neuromuscular electrical stimulator is a small electronic device that promotes blood circulation in the lower extremities.

The technology uses small electrical pulses to stimulate the peroneal nerve. This increases full-body blood flow. That means more fresh blood and oxygen to reduce lactic acid and soreness, eliminate toxins, and keep muscles flexible.

Worn on the knee, it simulates the effect achieved by normal walking (up to 80%) without moving or applying energy and uncomfortable muscle movements.

The device is light, compact, easy to carry, easy to operate, and hascompliance with CE, ISO and RoHS as well as SAHPRA.

The Theratools neuromuscular stimulator uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) technology to stimulate the common peroneal nerves muscles(a nerve in your leg) to continuously and rhythmically contract, transmitting painless electrical pulses to the common peroneal nerve to activate the calf muscle pump to return blood to the heart. It can promote blood circulation in the lower limbs, thereby preventing venous thrombosis, preventing and treating edema, promoting wound healing, and relieving muscle soreness and has been scientifically proven to aid recovery for endurance athletes seeking quicker recover removing lactic acid and decreasing muscle soreness.

Aided recovery in Endurance Athletes

Prevention of DVT in hospitalized patients

Preventing DVT and lower limb edema during travel

Increase blood circulation in immobilized legs such as those in casts

Helps heal leg ulcers and surgical wounds

Reduce swelling after lower extremity surgery (eg, ankle ligaments, bunions)

Reduce swelling and promote healing of tendon and ligament injuries

Helps with recovery from lower limb sprains and strains

Relieves symptoms of poor leg circulation, including those associated with diabetes and Raynaud's.

Scientific evidence confirm the benefit of NMES Technology. Examples are:

Commentary on "Randomised Controlled Trial: Potential Benefit of a Footplate Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Device in Patients with Chronic Venous Disease". European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 1, January 2017, Pages 122 S.K. Kakkos, I.A. Tsolakis

Use of home neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the first 6 weeks improves function and reduces pain after primary total knee arthroplasty: a matched comparison , Annals of Transnational Medicine; Ronald Delanois,1 Nipun Sodhi,2 Alexander Acuna,3 Kimberly Doll,1 Michael A. Mont,2 and Anil Bhavecorresponding author1.

Treatment of Muscle Impairment: Critical Review and Recommendations for Clinical PracticeEthne L. Nussbaum, MEd, PhD, PTRelated informationx Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto Rehab, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario.

The Knee Strap keeps the Theratools device securely in place whether you are resting or in motion. Additionally, as the gel-based backing on Firefly devices may become less adhesive after multiple uses, the knee strap will help to ensure proper stimulation from the device. There are five exra adhesive bands.

The Theratools device is a NMES device that stimulates a nerve vs. a muscle, it is not a muscle stim or TENS unit. Stimulating the peroneal nerve causes muscles to contract and to increase blood flow. Stimulating a muscle (with traditional TENS) for extended periods of time can cause muscle fatigue. The Theratools safely avoids muscle fatigue that can be caused by TENS. TENS and NMES use electrical current to treat body areas, they only do it in different ways and for various purposes. While TENS stimulates the nerves to block pain signals or release endorphins, NMES stimulates nerves in muscles to promote contraction and cause artificial exercise and enhanced bloodflow that improves healing. The TENS machine is mostly used for treating and reducing acute and chronic pain. On the other hand, NMES is useful for muscle strengthening, proper and faster healing, and pain reduction in muscles. With that in mind, you can choose the device that would work best for your particular problem and situation.

Individuals with pacemakers and recently diagnosed DVT should not use the Theratool. See the instructions that accompany the device for a full list of contraindications, warnings and precautions.

Step 1

Identify proper placement

Locate the fibular head

Theratools is easiest to place if you are seated and your legs are bent.

How do I locate the fibular head?

To find the fibular head, start at your outer ankle bone and follow the side of your leg up toward your knee until you reach the fibular head (or bony spot), which is just below the knee on the outside of the leg. Refer to illustration

Why is the fibular head important?

Step1

Locating the fibular head is important in order to stimulate the peroneal nerve, which is located near here. Stimulating the nerve will cause your feet to twitch (the "flutter") causing increased blood flow and circulation to enhance recovery.

Step 2

Apply Thertools

Prep the Theratool

Carefully peel off the plastic backing and save it to store the device. Take care not to get any debris on the gel as it helps to ensure conductivity and adhesion.

Place the device

Ensure the application area is clean and dry. Place the device so that the raised indicator line (marked with arrows) is positioned at the center of the fibular head.

Confirm the position is correct

The circular head of the device should be positioned towards the front of the leg - with the tail of the device wrapped around to the back of the calf, just below the crease of the knee.

Click the button to his Firefly recovery band while on the go - simple and easy to use for high performance results

Step 3

Turn the device ON/OFF

How to turn the device ON

Quickly press the (+) button to turn on.

How to Increase and Decrease levels

There are 7 levels and the light will blink to indicate the level (2 flashes = level 2). You may need to increase the level so that your feet will twitch.

Slowly raise the intensity by pressing the (+) button or decrease the intensity by pressing the (-) button. Find a level that is comfortable while also providing a slight "flutter" of your feet.

How to turn the device OFF

After using the Firefly, press the (-) button and hold for 3-seconds to power OFF. After you remove the device, replace the plastic backing for storage.

What's in the box
1 x Theratools Device
1 x Strap
1 x Charger
5 x Replacement adhesive strips
1 x Charger Cable