AVAZZIA Seminar Series Day 1 Avazzia: Pain Relief without Drugs or Surgery Objectives: Why microcrurrent works Difference between Avazzia and other TENS/microcurrent Who can benefit from microcurrent therapy How to apply Avazzia microcurrent effectively for pain relief Expectations for results 1
Founder Tim Smith BSEE and MSEE Southern Methodist University 45 years engineering experience Designed semiconductor chips US space program The lunar lander Minuteman and Poseidon missiles Computers, telecom, military systems Started Low Power Schottky, Linear and CMOS businesses for Texas Instruments. Each became number one in its market sectors. Awarded the Patrick E. Haggerty Innovation Award at Texas Instruments for inventing TI s premier logic product line Now focused on engineering of medical devices 2
Mission: Non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical relief of pain Vision: Freedom and beauty of health Objective: Design and manufacture high technology healthcare products in Texas and market on a global scale <<Video: Life Without Pain>> 3
The Problem: Pain Management Chronic pain cost the US economy more than $150 billion a year (Dennis C. Turk, PhD, APS Bulletin Volume 16, Number 1, Winter 2006) Back pain affects around 65 million people (Nov. 8, 2007, Dr. Nancy Synderman, NBC chief medical editor) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affects 10% of the US workforce The current solution requires surgery which offers mixed results (OSHA, 2007) Diabetic Neuropathy results in the amputation of thousands of feet each year No good solution currently available 4
85% of. Are on opiodes; why do you think that is? << picture of number of people on drugs Jeanne found this >> << pain is a big, $multi-billion problem, Smith>> << Pro-Sport used by medical professionals in their practice>> << why use in practice for chiropractic, Dr. Lenehan>> 5
More deaths occur from prescription drugs than from automobile accidents and illegal drugs Regulations are clamping down on prescribing certain pain meds; do you have patients who will fall into this category? What will happen to people told they can no longer get the Rx s they have grown to rely on? 6
HCPs themselves suffer from pain. With all the advantages of surgery, drugs, and experts, why is that? Why don t the options available to HCPs resolve their pain? << video pain relief for practitioners, Dr. Bonds >> 7
Product Portfolio FDA cleared for pain Veterinary Beauty 8
International Certifications US FDA 510K Cleared as microcurrent biofeedback device for symptomatic relief and management of chronic, intractable pain, and adjunctive treatment in the management of post-surgical and post-traumatic pain ISO13485 - International Quality Management System Certification CB International Safety Certification recognized in 46 countries around the world CE Certification for marketing in Europe Canada Health cleared for pain management and electronic muscle stimulation 9
Cleared Applications Chronic Pain Intractable Pain Post-traumatic Pain Post-surgical Pain Relaxation from muscle spasm 10
The Solution: B.E.S.T. Bio Electro-Stimulation Technology Computer controlled Pulsed high voltage signals Microcurrent Biofeedback Electro-Therapy Handheld, battery operated Avazzia has 3 patents issued and 3 patents pending on this innovative technology 11
Nerve Fibers The smaller the diameter, the higher the required stimulation voltage. http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/cv.html 12
Technology AVAZZIA devices use the patent-pending Bio Electro Stimulation Technology (BEST TM) 13 13
How Does It Work? Bio Electro Stimulation Technology Initial state When the device is placed in contact with tissue it applies a high voltage damped sinusoidal wave form. 14 14
How Does It Work? Bio Electro Stimulation Technology Transition state The passing of the pulsed sinusoidal waveforms causes the electrical properties of the tissue to change resulting in changes in the next applied signal. Hence Bio feedback loop. 15 15
How Does It Work? Biofeedback Electro Stimulation Technology Treatment complete Over time equilibrium is attained with the applied signal being further damped. Avazzia technology measures this signal 25 million times per second to recognize this condition and signals the user. 16 16
Nerve Fibers and Neuro-regulatory Peptides Normal TENS units stimulate primarily A- fibers, not C-fibers. BEST products are designed to stimulate C-fibers. C-fibers produce the neuro-peptides that regulate the rest of the body!!!! 17
Increases neuro-peptide production Unique high amplitude signals stimulate C-fibers to produce Neuro-peptides. Damping and impedance modulation reduces body s adaptation to the signal. Terminal end of a C-fiber neuron Endophins and Serotonins are well-known neuro-peptides produced by c-fibers. Neuro-peptides are the body s regulatory elements for rebuilding damaged or diseased cells. 18
Unique Signal Microcurrent Safe, avoid electrical burns Subtle Off more than on Damped sinusoidal Gentle, not squarewave Effective frequencies Interactive Avoid accommodation 19
Okay, But History Microcurrent has been used by cultures around world including Chinese acupuncture and over centuries since using electrical eels in early Egyptian times. Why? Because it works. It does no harm, It is easy to try first because safer than drugs or surgery. 20
Accessories Pads Y Electrode Hair electrode Pencil electrode Wraps 21
Sounds good, but what can Electro-Stimulation really do? Let s try some hands on applications next. Pacific Health Options Inc. 22
Naturally, Electro-stim makes sense. Body has 3 main systems: Chemical with blood, drugs, nutrients, oxygen, Mechanical - structural bones, muscles, tendons, and Electrical memory and control system. Consider the nervous system, brain, eyes, heart, EKGs, Brain scans, etc. 23
Device Comparison Choose a device. Different devices for different applications Ranging from 3 modes to 50+ modes Professional programmable device Simple to use take-home device Digital display for accuracy 24
Device Comparison Avazzia Blue 2 modes Easiest to use Home use for patients Pro-Sport Many modes Stronger output Digital display Reactions Programmable Professional use 25
Hands- on How to use your device: <<< video Avazzia Blue>>> <<< video Pro-Sport>>> 26
Pain Relief and Scar Tissue What is scar tissue? << Video Living Matrix >> << Scar tissue discussion, Dr. Hache>> 27
Hands- on Scar tissue <<<< Video scar tissue protocol and demo (William s scar)>>> Downloadable protocol Hands on: Demonstration at front of room Partner up and try it Drag, attraction 28
Hands- on Little Wings <<<<Video protocol and demo: little wings, Gail Naas>>> Downloadable protocol Hands on: Demonstration at front of room Partner up and try it 29
Lunch Break 30
Pain Relief: Point of Pain <<<Video protocol and demo of Point of Pain, Dr. Brunk >>> Downloadable Protocol: point of pain Downloadable worksheet: point of pain Hands on: Demonstration at front of room Partner up and try it 31
Pain Relief: Point of Pain Abdominal Back Foot Shoulder Joint Example applications: <<<Video: sticky areas, Barlow, CNHP>>> <<<Video heel spur, plantar facilities, Dr. Hache>>> 32
Online information Avazzia.com Training material online Staff certification Videos Downloadable protocols Research Calendar of events Specifications: Tech sheets Information request form: contact us Books and reference material 33
Summary Pain relief without drugs or surgery Helping people Easy to use Technology that works FDA clearance 34
Day 2: Using Your Pro-Sport Objectives: Acute vs Chronic pain Point of pain vs General pain How to apply Avazzia microcurrent effectively for pain relief Expectations for results Who can benefit from microcurrent therapy 35