"I tell people there are seven wonders of the world, and the RS-4i Plus is the eighth wonder of the world." From the soccer field to serving our country, Kayley fought through years of pain. Then she found the RS-4i® Plus, and the relief was nothing short of extraordinary.
Read MoreA key element to enjoying the benefits of pain relief and/or muscle rehab from an RS-4i Plus or other transcutaneous electrotherapy (TENS) device is having a supply of quality electrodes to use with it. Making sure to hold electrode pads lightly at the edge when applying them and keeping them on the storage liners between treatments are just two ways to get the most life out of your electrodes. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreMaggie experienced pain on a daily basis as a result of her time serving in the military. After retiring, she turned to the VA for help.
She was prescribed an RS-4i Plus. She was also introduced to the RS-LBG low-back garment and RS-FBG full-back garment, which are designed to simplify taking back treatments at home.
As for the pain relief, she says “It was amazing…I am so fortunate that I was introduced to this system.”
Read MoreAfter a traumatic car accident and over 20 surgeries, Martin faced years of recovery—physically, emotionally, and mentally. But with persistence and the right tools, he found relief that helped him reclaim his life. One device became essential in helping him manage daily pain and show up for the moments that matter most: the RS-4i® Plus with Intersperse.
Read MorePlacing electrodes on your own back in just the right position for an RS-4i® Plus treatment without help can be challenging when you’re in pain. That is, unless you have one of RS Medical’s wearable, conductive garments.
The RS-LBG™ Low Back Garment and the RS-FBG™ Full Back Garment make setting up for a treatment much easier – meaning that you can get therapy independently, whenever you like. No second set of hands required.
Learn 3 reasons our wearable, conductive garments give an extra advantage to tackling back pain with the RS-4i Plus.
Read MoreJason’s first encounter with the RS-4i Plus came when his colleague at the VA, a pain pharmacist, suggested that he try it.
Since he had used various TENS units in the past, Jason was skeptical. Before his visit to the Physical Therapy clinic, he even did exercises that would normally cause his back pain. He wanted to see what the device could do.
“The first day I tried it, I think I was in about a five or six level of pain out of ten,” he said. “Once the RS-4i Plus device had done its thing, I actually got up and I had no pain.”
Read MoreNot all TENS units are created equal. The type of electrical signal they use — monophasic, biphasic, or asymmetrical — can impact how effective they are for pain relief. In this article, we break down the differences so you can make a more informed choice
Read MoreThere’s no shortage of conditions that cause chronic musculoskeletal pain. Several of the most common affect the upper and lower back, but pain patients know that these disorders can range from our necks to our feet.
Not surprisingly, there’s also no shortage of treatment options – including physical therapy, medications, surgery and more. But there’s no simple fix and, as opioids have shown, definitely no magic pill.
There is, however, one doctor-prescribed treatment that’s proving to be popular for a number of reasons: electrotherapy with the RS-4i Plus. Here are four painful chronic conditions that you may be surprised to learn have benefited from treatment with an RS-4i Plus.
Read MoreAnne had always been known as a Wonder Woman—strong, resilient, and full of energy. Before serving in the military, she was an avid CrossFit athlete, pushing her body to its limits. But what she didn't realize was that years of intense physical activity were taking a toll on her body.
Anne was introduced to RS Medical through the VA, thanks to her physical therapist. Skeptical but willing to try anything for relief, she used the RS-4i Plus for the first time after injuring her back. The results were nothing short of “life-changing.” In just 30 minutes, she says her pain was gone. For the first time in 20 years, she says she knew what it felt like to be pain-free.
Read MoreFor many of Dr. Owens’s patients, pain has become debilitating, restricting movement and making everyday tasks—like attending medical appointments—challenging.
To provide pain management between visits, Dr. Owens prescribes the RS-4i Plus. Dr. Owens finds that not only does this device provide prescription-grade pain relief, but it also affords patients new freedom – with side-effect free, on-the-spot pain control that helps them to be more mobile.
Read MoreDiabetic neuropathy, a common complication of diabetes, often leads to significant foot pain, impacting patients' mobility, quality of life and, particularly troubling, it’s a leading cause of amputation. Providers unfamiliar with prescription-strength electrotherapy devices, such as the RS-4i® Plus, may be interested to learn how Interferential Therapy (INF) and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) can help patients suffering from diabetic neuropathy, as well as other painful foot and lower leg conditions.
Read MoreElectrotherapy can seem complicated sometimes, even for experienced medical professionals. Which is why Dr. Gil Hager, a chronic pain specialist who recently retired from the VA, agreed to sit down with RS Medical to talk about his success treating Veterans with the RS-4i Plus – and specifically why he depended on it as a viable treatment option for so many patients.
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