Product Comparisons
Variables |
ML830 |
STEM |
Ultrasound |
| Equipment size | Hand-held wand |
base unit & leads |
base unit & wand |
| Application procedure | Point and shoot |
adhesive pads & wires |
gels / creams / wires |
| Requires clinician | May be self-administered |
generally reguired |
demands clinician |
| Treatment time | 2 to 6 minutes per area |
up to 40 minutes |
5 to 20 minutes |
| Applications per day | Multiple within protocols |
one is recommended |
no more than one |
| Can cause infection | Stimulates healing of wounds |
no open wounds |
no open wounds |
| Causes burns/damage | FDA determined SAFE |
may blister skin |
can overheat/damage |
| Pain from application | Non-heat producing |
may burn & tingle |
upon overheating |
| Effect on pain | Influences pain source |
masking effect |
temporary, through heat |
| Dangers | If directed into eyes |
heart arrhythmia |
destruction of tissue |
| Insurance billing code | Attended modality |
durable medical equipment |
attended modality |
The status quo in injury recovery involves ice, heat, and electronic stimulation in some form, primarily TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators) and rehab.
