HIVAMAT

Question 1

HIVAMAT

Answer 1

• intermittent electrostatic field built up between hand applicator and tissue
• patient tissue is ELECTROSTATICALLY attracted and released again in the selected frequency (5-200Hz)
  
  • -> triggers a deep penetrating vibration effecting ALL tissue components (skin, CT, muscles, blood, lymph vessels)

Question 2

How HIVAMAT works

Answer 2

• tissue “kneaded” by mechanical force
• vibrations cause a “mixing” of basic substance
  
  • -> stimulated transport of interstitial liquids and their components
  • -> interstitial spaces remain open to improve drainage

Question 3

Benefits of HIVAMAT

Answer 3

• used with minimal external pressure (light touch but still work deep in tissue)
• good for acute conditions (less painful than intermittent compression)
• deep oscillation can help stimulate stagnant chronic healing process
• you as clinician can feel it and know what pt is feeling
• DOWNSIDE: time consuming/hands on - you have to be there the whole time

Question 4

Application

Answer 4

• hand applicator or your own hands
• FREQUENCY (all work for edema):
  
  • • HIGH (80-200Hz): edema reduction, initial tx for acute pain
  • • MEDIUM (25-80Hz): stimulate transport of liquids
  • • LOW (2-25 Hz): strong pumping effect, enhanced interstitial drainage