Electro-Acuscope & Electro-Myopulse
The Electro-Acuscope/Myopulse is an FDA approved therapeutic device approved for neuromuscular, musculoskeletal conditions and pain management, when used appropriately it can improve healing by a minimum of 50% and increase ATP, which is what provides energy to our cells by up to 500%. The method that these instruments use is called micro current. Micro current is low voltage/low amperage current that is similar to the current found in our own bodies. The instruments I use are ATS animal calibrated meaning that the current used is recognized by animals without puncturing the skin and is similar to the horse’s natural current in the body. This makes response time greater and allows replenishment within the body vast. The thing that sets this modality apart from others out there is the Bio-Feedback (BFB) system . The BFB system is a non fixed system that monitors the tissue every 5 milliseconds, taking a reading in the body and then delivers the appropriate amount of current back out. Since it has a non fixed output, this means that the modality can never over stimulate or “tire” the tissues.
Electro-Acuscope
The Electro-Acuscope is the primary instrument that helps address both the central nervous system, which is the main control center of the body including the brain and spinal cord and the peripheral nervous system which allows communication with the rest of the body and limbs By having communication with those systems that make the body function, we can create balance and help target deficiencies at more of the core. Due to the Acuscope having a biofeedback system this allows trained technicians to understand readings given by the computer within the instrument and provide an appropriate treatment plan targeted to each individual horses needs.
Electro- Myopulse
The Electro-Myopulse is the secondary instrument used to target soft tissue including muscle, tendons, ligaments, fascia and periosteum. It helps to balance the magnetic field surrounding soft tissue therefore restoring balance. This helps to decrease tension and increase strength within the soft tissue therefore allowing for better range of motion and movement throughout the entire body. This also allows the skeletal system to move more fluidly and ideally create less stress on structures bearing excess work if there was tension or limitations present with in the body.
The analogy
Current will always take the path of least resistance. This means if there is an area of impedance/blockages then the natural current within the body will go around that area, leaving that area without proper "nutrition or communication". When trying to understand current think of a boat travelling down a river. The more smooth the river is ,the more smooth your boat ride will be. If there are rocks (blockages/impedance) in the middle of the river, your boat can’t flow through the channels easily or depending on the size of the rocks, not at all. If current isn’t flowing properly then we have resistance which theses instruments help to address. With treatments targeting these specific areas it creates for proper flow of current and return to homeostasis which is balance within the body.