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HVPC

High Volt Pulsed Current (HVPC) is a trusted, clinically-proven, noninvasive therapy used for the management of localized blood flow, edema, tissue regeneration and relief from, chronic (long-term) intractable pain and post-surgical and post-trauma acute pain.

Benefits of HVPC

It is an effective and safe alternative to prescription, pain control medication with NO known side-effects or risk of overdose.
HVPC decreases pain and helps the patient remain functional and productive.
It is easy to administer, typically reimbursed, and cost effective - by often reducing the need for PT or OT services.
HVPC allows for patient control over pain management.
HVPC is clinically versatile - allowing clinicians to control polarity which can curb acute edema and accelerate dermal and sub-dermal tissue regeneration.

Mechanism of actions for HVPC

HVPC is considered a monophasic pulsed (Twin-Peak) current TENS device with a short phase duration and very high peak amplitude. It directly affects the cellular level. Indirectly, it affects tissue, segmental, and systematic levels.

The unique characteristic of HVPC is the clinician control over polarity. The therapist can designate the active lead (usually red) as either negative or positive while the other lead (usually black) is used as a dispersive mechanism. For the duration of the treatment, electrodes will provide that designated polar effect: positive can constrict blood vessels, reducing edema; negative can dilate blood vessels, increasing circulation.

Indications for HVPC

Relief of chronic (long-term) intractable pain.
Reduce Muscle Guarding.
Relief of post-surgical acute pain.
Relief of post-trauma acute pain.
Management of acute and chronic edema.
Increases local blood flow.
Improve dermal and sub-dermal tissue regeneration.

Contraindications for HVPC

Can affect the operation of demand type cardiac pacemakers.
Not recommended for patients with known heart disease without physical evaluation of risk.
Do NOT Apply over the anterior aspect of the neck or carotid sinus.
Do not apply HVPC for undiagnosed pain syndromes until etiology is established.

Precautions

Electrodes should not be placed over the eyes.
Avoid active epiphyseal regions in children.
Use of abdominal electrodes during labor may interfere with fetal monitoring equipment.
Turn the stimulator off before applying or removing electrodes.
Electrotherapy may cause skin irritation beneath the electrodes.

HVPC Treatment Protocols

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Electrode Placement

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HVPC Clinical References

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