Does Medicare pay for H-Wave?

Generally, PPOs, HMOs, Medicare, and other private insurance plans will not cover the cost of Home H‑Wave.

Is H-Wave FDA approved?

The H-Wave® device has received 510(k) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a muscle stimulator. Approved uses for this device include: treatment of muscle spasm, deterrence or reduction of muscle disuse atrophy, and improvement of muscle range of motion, among others.

How is H-Wave different from TENS?

H-Wave is rehabilitative and achieves cumulative, long-lasting relief and benefits from a 30-minute treatment. Unlike TENS, which stops working once the pads are off, or EMS, which focuses on muscle re-education, H-Wave delivers rehabilitative benefits and pain relief by targeting the root cause of symptoms.

What does an H-Wave do?

Home H-Wave is used to help relieve pain and help speed the recovery process by increasing blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, improving range of motion, relaxing muscle spasms, and preventing disuse atrophy.

How does H-Wave machine work?

H-Wave has a low frequency setting that works uniquely by activating muscles through non-fatiguing muscle contractions. By contracting muscles with H-Wave, you are creating very significant compression of the lymphatic vessels.

What Does Medicare Pay For?

How many times a day can you use electrotherapy?

You can begin with one 15-minute therapy session. Repeat for another 15 minutes if needed. Use up to three times per day at a maximum. During each therapy, rate your pain before and after the session, 1 (low) to 10 (high) in order to gauge the true reduction of pain.

Who owns H-Wave?

Ryan Heaney - President & CEO - H-Wave® - Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.

How long does TENS pain relief last?

Length of pain relief

The post-stimulation analgesic effects of TENS can therefore last anywhere from five minutes to 18 hours (Woolf, 1991).

What is Alpha stem?

Alpha-Stim^® is a non-invasive prescription medical device (prescription not required outside the U.S.) that is FDA cleared to provide fast, safe and effective treatment of anxiety, insomnia, depression, and pain.

Can you use an H-Wave while pregnant?

Physical therapy and acupuncture are also well tolerated. During pregnancy, it is not recommended for patients to receive any electromagnetic radiation sources such as H-wave or ultrasound.

Do you need a prescription for Alpha-Stim?

In the USA, a medical practitioner will need to prescribe the Alpha-Stim Aid Device. The device is available over the counter for the rest of the world, without a prescription.

Does Alpha-Stim help tinnitus?

In this study, tACS had no effect on tinnitus. tRNS however was associated with reduced tinnitus loudness, both within a single session and additively across sessions. tRNS was also associated with an improvement after a single session; multiple sessions had no additive effect.

What does Alpha-Stim feel like?

What Does Alpha-Stim Feel Like? Alpha-Stim users have described the sensation as being awake, but relaxed, or, "the peace you feel on awakening or just before falling asleep." Most users notice an immediate reduction in symptoms during the very first treatment.

Where should TENS pads not be placed?

Can a TENS unit help arthritis?

TENS units, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapy, can help to control arthritis pain without the use of additional drugs as well as reduce the amount of medication and related side-effects. If your arthritic pain is confined to a single region, a TENS unit may help reduce your pain.

Can you use a TENS machine if you have high blood pressure?

Another possible approach is by transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), a non-invasive method that modulates activity by inhibiting primary afferent pathways using low-frequency transcutaneous electrical stimulation. Some studies have shown that TENS reduces blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

How do I get my TENS unit covered by insurance?

Insurance may cover a TENS unit if the treatments are medically necessary. You can buy a TENS unit without a prescription. But, you may need documentation from your doctor to get your insurance to cover it.

Does electrical stimulation help nerve damage?

All experimental results indicated that electrical stimulation facilitates regeneration of injured nerve; direct stimulation caused better recovery than TENS with respect to functional and morphological parameters during the six weeks of the experiment.

Where do you put TENS pads for peripheral neuropathy?

Peripheral Neuropathy (upper extremities)

Electrode Placement Channel 1: Place one electrode anterior and inferior to the acromion. Place the other electrode near the lateral epicondyle. Channel 2: Place one electrode over the anterior wrist. Place the other electrode over the carpal area.

Can you overuse Alpha-Stim?

One treatment a day is usually sufficient. If you would like to do two treatments in one day, that is ok, too – there is no risk of overuse! Also, the benefits of Alpha-Stim are cumulative, meaning you can use it less and less over time. Unlike with medications, you will not become dependent on Alpha-Stim.

What is the difference between Alpha-Stim Aid and Alpha-Stim M?

The Alpha-Stim Aid primarily focuses on the latter. Alpha-Stim M is designed to effectively treat pain and anxiety including arthritis, panic disorders, and ADHD as well as insomnia and depression.

Can Alpha-Stim cause tinnitus?

Three adverse reactions were reported during or following the use of an Alpha-Stim CES device, one in 2012 for burns experienced on earlobes, one in 2013 for onset of severe tinnitus, and one in 2019 for severe gastrointestinal distress and insomnia.

Where do you put tens for tinnitus?

The first point of attack is electric stimulation, usually direct current (DC), through electrodes non-invasively placed in the external ear canal or tympanic membrane, or on the scalp (Figure 1).

What are the side effects of Alpha-Stim?

How many times a day can I use Alpha-Stim?

Product Information and Use. How are the Alpha-Stim® devices used? The Alpha-Stim M and AID use ear clips for 20 minutes to an hour, anywhere from daily to 2 times a week to treat anxiety, depression and insomnia.