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FAQs

The ORK â„¢
(Orthopedic Recovery Kit)

  • MicroZ II DC Microcurrent Device

    • 5 ea. sets of 3" Round Electrodes pads

  • EzyWrap Compression Wrap with DirectStickâ„¢

    • 2 ea. First Ice® Direct Stickâ„¢ 4+ Hour Cold Therapy Packs

    • Back Bag (take on day of surgery - write your name on patch)

  • What is Bioelectronics?
    Bioelectronics is a multidisciplinary field which integrates biology and electronics for diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare treatments.
  • What is the ATP connection?
    Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) levels can be lowered during the inflammation phase of the healing cascade, increasing edema and pain, pushing out the reconstruction phase, and slowing rehab efforts. Sub 500 microamperage (uA) level electrical stimulation has been shown to increase ATP production by over 400% accelerating wound healing processes while decreasing inflammation and pain.(1) 1. Assuming circulation and available oxygen.
  • Ice is not safe?
    Ice can actually impede the healing process. And a bag of peas can also stain your couch. Here are some the problems with ice and most gel pacs. They are often too cold and can impede perfusion and circulation which slows the healing process - our cryo technology keeps skin temp at 41° F (± 1.5°) over four hours. Ice is so inconvenient that compliance is low - making cold therapy safe and easy means more patients use it.
  • What makes the Micro-Zâ„¢ technology unique?
    The Micro-Z Miniâ„¢ / Micro-Z IIâ„¢ is a micro-current DC stimulator that delivers energy deep into the tissue where previously you would need to visit a doctor/clinic to receive this therapy. Now for the first time, this DC stimulation is available for home use. In addition, Micro-Zâ„¢ technology can be used for nighttime treatment, while the body is in a natural state of healing.
  • When should I feel results when using microcurrent for wound care?
    Your results may vary, depending on length of your medical condition and the type of wound that you have. However, you will usually begin to see benefit within the first week of treatment understanding that optimal therapy may take 60 days or more, assuming daily and nightly use.
  • Is Micro-Zâ„¢ similar to TENS device?
    No. The Micro-Zâ„¢ is a DC Stimulator and TENS devices are AC Stimulators. The Micro-Zâ„¢ delivers stimulation in the micro amperage range instead of AC current, which doses in the milliamp range. In addition, our DC delivery is designed to go very deep into the tissue. A TENS device is not designed to do this, but rather stimulate the surface nerves.
  • How long is a Micro-Zâ„¢ treatment session?
    Micro-Zâ„¢ offers two program options - a thirty-minute program and an eight-hour treatment cycle. The eight-hour cycle can be used day or night, with the treatment sensation going on and off at programmed intervals. Both programs make it easy to customize the intensity and are completely safe.

"I asked my surgeon, 'If your wife was getting a new knee would you have her do this?' His answer was, 'Absolutely.'"

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