Just wanted to let you know that we now have the AcuBack System back in stock. Please see link. Also, we are offering an end of summer discount of 10%. Use code TAKE10 at checkout.
http://shop.acuknee.com/AcuBack-Chronic-Back-Pain-Treatment-System-101.htm
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Monday, June 2, 2014
Good afternoon,
Sorry I haven't been very active lately, but AcuKnee has been very busy. Thanks to everyone who has supported us for the past year. As a thanks we are offering a 10 promotion TAKE10 for the month of June.
Martin Brown, MD.
http://www.acuknee.com
Sorry I haven't been very active lately, but AcuKnee has been very busy. Thanks to everyone who has supported us for the past year. As a thanks we are offering a 10 promotion TAKE10 for the month of June.
Martin Brown, MD.
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Friday, April 11, 2014
"Because No One Should Live in Pain"
The AcuKnee System is different from TENS for many
reasons. The first being our AcuKnee
Electrotherapy technology is completely reconfigured with a proprietary
sequence and frequency. In addition, our
device comes with the only OTC HAN frequency mode. There is a high cost associated with meeting
FDA OTC requirements and manufacturing to non-standard specifications. Our device is the only one of its kind approved
by the FDA for sale OTC without a prescription. TENS devices typically only provide brief
pain relief. Our proprietary AcuKnee program
provides pain relief that last 24 to 72 hours.
Our System has been shown to suppress IL-1 and provide durable pain
relief. We guarantee a minimum 50%
reduction in the KOOS score and a high percentage of our patients are
completely pain free. In addition, our
system is a full functioning NMES device for enhancement of muscle strength and
decreased post-exercise soreness. No
other device approaches our durable KOOS score improvement.
The FDA requires a
prescription to purchase an actual TENS device.
If you see an actual TENS device for sale OTC it is illegal in the
US. Most devices you see are muscle stimulation
devices only, not TENS.
We’ve spent the past several years studying the acupuncture points and the most effective electrode placement for treating knee and back conditions. Our treatment protocol was completely developed by a certified anesthesiologist who understands the nerves and pain points in the body for the most effective treatment.
Our system comes with a patent pending innovative wrap that
makes treating at precise points much easier.
It is precision neuro-modulation.
Our wrap comes with predefined electrode placement locations and doesn’t
require any work to treat the precise locations. Our unit, using a highly conductive gel,
gives uniform delivery across the entire electrode. Our electrodes require infrequent replacing which
reduces overall costs.
Compared to similar treatment devices, see Bionicare, Orthocore,
AMP Ortho and the IVIVI device, our device is a fraction of the cost and these
devices require a prescription. The AcuKnee is revolutionary
Neuro-Modulation.
We offer patients an alternative treatment
option that doesn’t require surgery and frequent visits to the doctor, both of
which have exorbitant cost. We offer a
30 day money back guarantee, which is unheard of in the medical industry and
our treatment works. You may be
interested to know that our product return rate is less than 2%. We are rapidly developing ad-on devices that
are plug_and_play with our electrotherapy units. Our guiding corporate principal is the simple
fact that we believe “No One Should Live in Pain”.
Martin Brown, M.D.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
http://wkzo.com/news/articles/2014/mar/27/knee-arthritis-more-likely-after-acl-surgery/
Interesting Article about arthritis after knee surgery. We definitely recommend the AcuKnee System after surgery to reduce the possibilities of post surgical arthritis.
Dr. Brown
http://www.acuknee.com
Interesting Article about arthritis after knee surgery. We definitely recommend the AcuKnee System after surgery to reduce the possibilities of post surgical arthritis.
Dr. Brown
http://www.acuknee.com
Monday, March 10, 2014
KOOS Study
A word about our knee pain data. The KOOS test.
Patients and customers frequently ask us what the KOOS test is and how we collect our data. KOOS is an acronym for Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score. It is a reliable and highly validated measure of knee pain and function. We have been collecting data for almost three years. We typically test just prior to use and then at 1,4 and 8 week intervals.
The data displayed on our home page is very good but it is not a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study. In fact, our data represents incredibly positive outcome seen with uncomplicated arthritis. We excluded patients with large cartilage defects, an acutely torn unrepairable meniscus, unstable knees due to ligament injuries or large leg alignment defects. Although these patients show similar but highly variable results.
Nonetheless the data is real and these patients are extremely pleased with their results. The patients who do well, stunningly well, have mild to moderate osteoarthritis. Furthermore, we have every indication that the disease progression is slowed or stopped. Most become pain-free and go to "maintain mode" and treat 2 times per week or less.
Our success rate is lower with severe knee pathology but a high percentage of patients
do spectacularly well--patients we did not expect to do well--and continue to surprise us every day with their success. One common characteristic these patients share is a disciplined approach to their own care and a willingness to precisely follow our treatment instructions.
Next week we will be sharing some patient outcomes that even we found very surprising. And soon thereafter we will post some select videos allowing patients to tell their stories directly.
Martin Brown, MD
www.acuknee.com
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Friday, January 31, 2014
Successful Electrotherapy
Arthritis in the United States affects nearly 46 million Americans.
The biggest challenge most individuals have is treating the pain and
inflammation associated with the disease. Arthritis sufferers who
experience significant pain find it hard to be productive and carry on
normal lives. In addition, effective treatment options are wide and in
most cases, ineffective. The good news is that new advances in
technology and modifications to old technologies continue to show
promising results for treating the disease. Electrotherapy is one such
technology. Electrotherapy for the use of treating knee pain associated
with a wide variety of knee ailments has received a lot of negative
press in recent years, but our research has shown that small adjustments
in electrical stimulation delivery and new methods in treatment can be
very effective.
Electrotherapy is the use of electrical energy to stimulate muscles and nerves within the body to generate natural mechanisms to heal a wide variety of medical ailments, in this case, knee pain and inflammation. It is believed that this stimulation suppresses interleukin-1 (IL-1), which is the cytokine responsible for regulating immune and inflammatory responses in the brain. It is also believed that this releases endorphins, stimulates the Peri-Aquaductal grey area of the brain and acts on pain receptors to reduce and possibly eliminate knee pain for arthritis/osteoarthritis sufferers.
Patients in our study group have shown an 82% reduction in pain based on the scoring results from the KOOS outcome test. Our research has shown that adjustments to the frequency and sequence of traditional electrical stimulation have a dramatic effect on treating knee pain and inflammation. Additionally, traditional treatment methods involve icing the affected areas after treatment. We found that this is not necessary and, in fact, has a negative healing effect. It is our belief that more is not necessarily better and consistent steady treatment with electrical stimulation is a practical treatment approach.
We continue to make small tweaks in our methods, monitor our study group and, so far, it is showing great promise in helping patients treat their pain and inflammation and ultimately get back on their feet. It is our philosophy that patients should be cognizant of what works for them, watch their diets and exercise regulary. We believe that these treatment methods offer a great effective alternative to those suffering from arthritis/osteoarthritis of the knee and with a careful strategy can live a normal active life.
Dr. Brown
http://www.acuknee.com
Electrotherapy is the use of electrical energy to stimulate muscles and nerves within the body to generate natural mechanisms to heal a wide variety of medical ailments, in this case, knee pain and inflammation. It is believed that this stimulation suppresses interleukin-1 (IL-1), which is the cytokine responsible for regulating immune and inflammatory responses in the brain. It is also believed that this releases endorphins, stimulates the Peri-Aquaductal grey area of the brain and acts on pain receptors to reduce and possibly eliminate knee pain for arthritis/osteoarthritis sufferers.
Patients in our study group have shown an 82% reduction in pain based on the scoring results from the KOOS outcome test. Our research has shown that adjustments to the frequency and sequence of traditional electrical stimulation have a dramatic effect on treating knee pain and inflammation. Additionally, traditional treatment methods involve icing the affected areas after treatment. We found that this is not necessary and, in fact, has a negative healing effect. It is our belief that more is not necessarily better and consistent steady treatment with electrical stimulation is a practical treatment approach.
We continue to make small tweaks in our methods, monitor our study group and, so far, it is showing great promise in helping patients treat their pain and inflammation and ultimately get back on their feet. It is our philosophy that patients should be cognizant of what works for them, watch their diets and exercise regulary. We believe that these treatment methods offer a great effective alternative to those suffering from arthritis/osteoarthritis of the knee and with a careful strategy can live a normal active life.
Dr. Brown
http://www.acuknee.com
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Very Interesting article in the USAToday
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/19/arthritis-reduce-pain/4379293/
The point is, research and figure out what's best for you. Be cognizant of what works, exercise and diet are almost always mentioned in articles about treating osteoarthritis. We can help you get back on your feet by relieving your pain and inflammation so you can exercise. We know people struggle daily with their pain and we are available to help answer any questions you may have.
Please visit our site for more information.
Dr. Brown
http://www.acuknee.com
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/19/arthritis-reduce-pain/4379293/
The point is, research and figure out what's best for you. Be cognizant of what works, exercise and diet are almost always mentioned in articles about treating osteoarthritis. We can help you get back on your feet by relieving your pain and inflammation so you can exercise. We know people struggle daily with their pain and we are available to help answer any questions you may have.
Please visit our site for more information.
Dr. Brown
http://www.acuknee.com
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
NEWSLETTER Vol 1.2a
A WORD ABOUT OUR COMPETITORS
AcuKnee competes in the market with 2 major knee electrotherapy devices: The Bionicare (bionicare.com) and The Orthocor (orthocormedical.com) knee treatment systems. We invite you to visit their websites and read what they have to say. Both systems have demonstrated limited efficacy. Bionicare has published meaningful research which may be of interest to those treating osteoarthritis.
There are no published papers on the Orthocor device for the long term treatment of osteoarthritis. There are papers on PEMF (pulsed electronic magnetic field-the technology that Orthocor uses) for soft tissue swelling and pain showing positive effects, but this is very different from chronic osteoarthritis.
Both devices have serious limitations as far as being cost effective and a user friendly, where the treatment of osteoarthritis is concerned. The Bionicare, like the AcuKnee, is a TENS derived highly modified electrotherapy device that delivers sub-sensory threshold pulsed electrotherapy. They require 1,500 hours of use for meaningful results. When therapy is stopped worsening of the osteoarthritis is inevitable. It is very expensive at $750 to $2000 dollars. It has limited insurance coverage and is, like the AcuKnee, considered investigational. In general, Medicare will not pay for any electrotherapy of a joint and most insurance companies follow their lead. It is not convenient or inexpensive. You cannot return it for a refund as where we offer a 30 day money back guarantee.
The Orthocor device is a Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Device (PEMF) that costs about $600 retail. It further requires a $7.50 replaceable timed cartridge for EACH individual treatment. It has very limited insurance coverage and Medicare will not pay for their device. It is effective for acute swelling. It is considerably less useful for chronic smoldering osteoarthritis. It is convenient to use, very expensive and, like the Bionicare, cannot be returned for a refund.
We believe our results, especially with early mild to moderate osteoarthritis, are better than Bionicare and Orthocor at a lower cost and greater convenience. Many of our long term users with mild disease are treating once a week. We continue to collect knee pain scores (KOOS) on everyone who will participate. Our results are impressive and will eventually be published.
Above all, we believe so strongly in the efficacy of The AcuKnee System that we do what no one else in the industry does-we let you return it for a full refund if you are not happy with the results.
A WORD ABOUT OUR COMPETITORS
AcuKnee competes in the market with 2 major knee electrotherapy devices: The Bionicare (bionicare.com) and The Orthocor (orthocormedical.com) knee treatment systems. We invite you to visit their websites and read what they have to say. Both systems have demonstrated limited efficacy. Bionicare has published meaningful research which may be of interest to those treating osteoarthritis.
There are no published papers on the Orthocor device for the long term treatment of osteoarthritis. There are papers on PEMF (pulsed electronic magnetic field-the technology that Orthocor uses) for soft tissue swelling and pain showing positive effects, but this is very different from chronic osteoarthritis.
Both devices have serious limitations as far as being cost effective and a user friendly, where the treatment of osteoarthritis is concerned. The Bionicare, like the AcuKnee, is a TENS derived highly modified electrotherapy device that delivers sub-sensory threshold pulsed electrotherapy. They require 1,500 hours of use for meaningful results. When therapy is stopped worsening of the osteoarthritis is inevitable. It is very expensive at $750 to $2000 dollars. It has limited insurance coverage and is, like the AcuKnee, considered investigational. In general, Medicare will not pay for any electrotherapy of a joint and most insurance companies follow their lead. It is not convenient or inexpensive. You cannot return it for a refund as where we offer a 30 day money back guarantee.
The Orthocor device is a Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Device (PEMF) that costs about $600 retail. It further requires a $7.50 replaceable timed cartridge for EACH individual treatment. It has very limited insurance coverage and Medicare will not pay for their device. It is effective for acute swelling. It is considerably less useful for chronic smoldering osteoarthritis. It is convenient to use, very expensive and, like the Bionicare, cannot be returned for a refund.
We believe our results, especially with early mild to moderate osteoarthritis, are better than Bionicare and Orthocor at a lower cost and greater convenience. Many of our long term users with mild disease are treating once a week. We continue to collect knee pain scores (KOOS) on everyone who will participate. Our results are impressive and will eventually be published.
Above all, we believe so strongly in the efficacy of The AcuKnee System that we do what no one else in the industry does-we let you return it for a full refund if you are not happy with the results.
Martin Brown, MD
Product Development
Product Development
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Monthly Newsletter
AcuKnee
Good Afternoon,
Thanks again for all the support you’ve given AcuKnee. We continue to have some very positive
results and recently there have been some interesting developments within the
Orthopedics community. A recent study
found that surgery MAY NOT be
necessary and in fact, that’s what our study has been showing as well. Please see http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/26/health/knee-surgery-study/index.html?hpt=hp_t
for a more in-depth look at the study.
I wanted to pass on some information to those treating for
partial torn meniscus, prior and post surgically repaired. If you are trying to prolong surgery, we have
found that the AcuKnee is a very meaningful alternative to relieve the pain and
inflammation you may be experiencing.
It’s not a cure, but it can prolong surgery. For those of you treating, please remember
that more is not necessarily better.
Please follow the instructions when treating and if you should have any
questions, please contact one of our staff physicians at contact@acuknee.com
Please continue to spread the word about the AcuKnee
system. We welcome reviews at http://www.shop.acuknee.com. We also made a small change on our shipping
that will hopefully help on the cost. We
are now offering free shipping on all orders of $200 or more. In addition, we continue to run an ongoing
10% discount on all products. Look for
our new shop on amazon.com, where shortly you will be able to buy all AcuKnee
products utilizing the prime shipping Amazon offers.
Thanks again and have a nice weekend.
Dr. Martin Brown
CEO/Product Development Lead, AcuKnee
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