Why is high frequency better at treating pain? It goes deeper. The high-frequency interferential waveform of the RS-4i Plus can more effectively penetrate tissue than a standard, low-frequency TENS signal.
But high frequency stimulation isn’t the only technology that makes the RS-4i Plus different. It’s just the beginning.
>> Premodulation - The RS-4i Plus doesn’t just go deeper. It uses a premodulated signal that treats a larger area of tissue than a standard TENS.
>> Intersperse® - The RS-4i Plus delivers interferential therapy for pain relief and NMES for muscle rehabilitation in a single treatment.
>> Pulse width control - The unique NMES waveform is engineered to stimulate faster- and slower-twitch muscles to improve muscle function.
Learn more about the science behind the RS-4i® Plus with Intersperse®.
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A non-opioid pain treatment that can offer lasting relief
A significant concern for contemporary healthcare providers is identifying treatment options that help patients manage chronic pain effectively. The most desirable choices should be fast acting, so patients begin getting pain relief as quickly as possible, and long lasting – optimally 6 hours or more.
Not so long ago, opioids were a top preference – favored in part because they delivered on both the fast-acting and long-lasting need in a simple, self-administered package. What’s become evident, though, is that this pain relief often comes at great cost to the patient – in terms side-effects, as well as risks of addiction.
The lack of viable drug choices, amplified by the current opioid epidemic, has given momentum to pain management options such as acupuncture, yoga, massage and electrotherapy – many of which have probably been underutilized.
Of these options, one that may provide some of the longest-lasting, non-invasive relief is Interferential Therapy (INF) offered by a device like the RS-4i Plus. This non-opioid treatment goes to work quickly (via the gate theory of pain) and provides long-term relief via endogenous opiates (also called endorphins). In fact, many patients using the RS-4i Plus report pain relief that lasts for extended periods:
25% report pain relief that lasts 8+ hours
10% report pain relief that lasts 6-8 hours
14% report pain relief that lasts 4-6 hours
24% report pain that lasts 2-4 hours
These results are drawn from an assessment program RS Medical implemented in 2015. VA patients prescribed an RS-4i Plus are asked to complete an initial, baseline survey establishing their pain and function levels, followed by a similar survey a month later. To date, more than 11,000 Veterans have completed assessments.
Take the next step
To learn more about the RS-4i Plus, complete the form below and check the webinar box to sign up for an online educational session being hosted on Thursday, August 6 at 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET. During this 20-minute presentation, you’ll get a more in-depth overview of the technology that makes the RS-4i Plus different. Don’t miss the chance to join fellow healthcare colleagues in learning how the high-frequency interferential waveform of the RS-4i Plus can more effectively penetrate tissue than a standard, low-frequency TENS signal.
If you’re a VA healthcare provider interested in discovering how the RS-4i Plus may work for your patients, request a virtual product demo as well. Then judge for yourself how the combination of interferential therapy and muscle stimulation can work for your patients.