What Is Key Therapy?
Lara is also trained in Physiokey Therapy and uses the hand-held device called 'Physiokey'. This the latest development in neurostimulation technology and is registered with the TGA in Australia as a neurostimulation pain relief device, which may help restore function (ARTG ID 230724). Physiokey may assist with acute and chronic pain relief, by delivering damped impulses through two fixed concentric electrodes.
The main goal of physiokey therapy is to induce the secretion of a sufficient amount of neuropeptides to relieve pain, this is achieved by active feedback mechanisms, damped, bi-phasic impulses and individualised treatment. Based on its readings, appropriate settings are entered by the practitioner, enabling the physiokey to input electrical signals that stimulate the body’s own pain relief mechanisms.
The main goal of physiokey therapy is to induce the secretion of a sufficient amount of neuropeptides to relieve pain, this is achieved by active feedback mechanisms, damped, bi-phasic impulses and individualised treatment. Based on its readings, appropriate settings are entered by the practitioner, enabling the physiokey to input electrical signals that stimulate the body’s own pain relief mechanisms.
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Physiokey stimulates both A and C type nerve fibres, triggering the release of chemicals known as neuropeptides, which include natural pain killers such as endorphins and enkephalins, as well as neurotransmitters like serotonin, affecting pain perception. It uses non damaging ‘high amplitude’ electro-impulses which mimic the body’s own nervous system currents. Constant measurement of skin parameters provides an intelligent feedback mechanism.
Sanakey is a device for personal use that anyone can buy for treatment at home, like the practitioner model physiokey, it may induce the body to release natural opium-like painkillers called endorphins and both devices are a quantum leap in technology over conventional TENS machine therapy, the technology is also improved compared to the Russian SCENAR device. One of the major distinguishing factors in Interactive Neurostimulation therapy is that the device sends out a signal and then waits for it to return from the body. The device then reads the returning signal and adjusts its own subsequent signal. Because of this feedback mechanism, each new signal differs from the previous one, thus overcoming the adaptiveness of the body to a single, continuous electrical signal as in TENS. What can Physiokey treat? Physiokey may assist symptoms of physical aches and pains (1) (2) including musculoskeletal nerve pain, it may also assist in restoring function. What does Physiokey treatment consist of? The treatment is given by running the Physiokey along parts of the skin so that electrical impulses are transmitted into the body. The patient normally feels a tingling sensation but no pain. The treatment time normally lasts between 20 - 30 minutes. The number of sessions will vary with different cases, 2 to 10 sessions may be needed (some acutely painful conditions may resolve sooner). |
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Are there any reactions or contra-indications?
In some cases, there may be a treatment reaction where you could feel slight exacerbation of symptoms after treatment, before getting better. This is not a cause for concern, and will pass quickly, it is rare to have treatment reactions from physiokey therapy.
The most common observations after treatment is increased redness on areas of skin treated. The device should not be used with patients who have pacemakers or other electrical devices, patients with malignant tumours or used over open wounds. This treatment is not suitable for pregnant women.
What is Physiokey history?
Physiokey is the latest pain relief device made in Germany, based on the older SCENAR technology that is originally a Russian innovation.
How does Physiokey work?
Physiokey works by sending beneficial impulses into the body via the skin. It may help various acute and chronic musculoskeletal aches and pains.
The Physiokey treatment produces both local effects (i.e. stimulation of skin ) and a general effect, by influencing neural supply.
In some cases, there may be a treatment reaction where you could feel slight exacerbation of symptoms after treatment, before getting better. This is not a cause for concern, and will pass quickly, it is rare to have treatment reactions from physiokey therapy.
The most common observations after treatment is increased redness on areas of skin treated. The device should not be used with patients who have pacemakers or other electrical devices, patients with malignant tumours or used over open wounds. This treatment is not suitable for pregnant women.
What is Physiokey history?
Physiokey is the latest pain relief device made in Germany, based on the older SCENAR technology that is originally a Russian innovation.
How does Physiokey work?
Physiokey works by sending beneficial impulses into the body via the skin. It may help various acute and chronic musculoskeletal aches and pains.
The Physiokey treatment produces both local effects (i.e. stimulation of skin ) and a general effect, by influencing neural supply.
(1) Heidland A et al., Neuromuscular Electro Stimulation Techniques: Historical Aspects and Current Possibilities in Treatment of Pain and Muscle Waisting, Clinical Nephrology, Vol. 79, No Suppl., 1/2013, p. 12-23
(2) Carbonario F., Matsutani LA, et al., Effectiveness of High-Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation at Tender Points as Adjuvant Therapy for Patients with Fibromyalgia, European Journal of Physical Rehabilitation Med, April 2013
(2) Carbonario F., Matsutani LA, et al., Effectiveness of High-Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation at Tender Points as Adjuvant Therapy for Patients with Fibromyalgia, European Journal of Physical Rehabilitation Med, April 2013
