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Naturepulse: A revolutionary non-invasive technique using  software controlled microvoltage impulses for stimulating tissue, in a  portable, easy to use and affordable system.

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<img class="size-full wp-image-614 alignleft" title="Naturepulse - 300" src="http://www.cosmeticmedicaltechnologies.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Naturepulse-300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="195" />Electrical stimulation of tissue brings about the production of natural chemicals  which reduce tissue tension and  inflammation and at the same time  increase the rate of tissue repair.

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The Naturepulse PBK system is a small, portable, rechargeable battery  operated device for home or clinic use that uses software controlled patterns of microvoltages to stimulate            healing processes within damaged tissue. Specific programmes exist for the treatment of specific conditions to accelerate  the natural tissue repair mechanisms.

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Electrodes are placed around the  area of the injury and each programme   is completely built-in to Naturepulse requiring only selection by  simple  push-key operation. The treatment is            more like  acupuncture than electro-therapy.  Impulses are so short-lived             that virtually no current is  generated. Hence Naturepulse PBK does             not operate as  interferrential or TENS-type systems.

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Microvoltages are gathered into programme phases. There may be  as  many as 250 phases in a single 7-minute programme. The effect of the   signals is to reduce tissue tension – a typical feature of injured   tissue. This relaxation phase is associated with reduction of   inflammation in tissue which itself reduces pressure on small blood   vessels.  This greater flow of blood then accelerates delivery of nutrients   to the damaged tissues.

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Variations in amplitude, width and frequency affect the  penetrative depth of the impulses:
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	<li>Lower frequencies have greater  penetrative depth so that deep muscles, tendons and joints can be  influenced.</li>
	<li>Very high frequencies penetrate only the skin superficial  levels and influence the dermal skin layers and regrowth of cells.</li>
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As the programme stimulates tissue to react, reinforcement is  required   at regular intervals. Typically, 4-6 treatments are required  over a   period of 10-14 days to see a positive outcome.

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<h2>How It Works</h2>
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<a href="#PBKscience">Clinical studies[1] </a>have shown that Naturepulse  PBK therapy  stimulates the natural production of endogenous             Vascular  Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)             within blood  vessels. This  increases blood flow by dilating blood vessels plus the  release of a new   micro-circulation in the treatment            area.

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VEGF  also stimulates the  release of anti-inflammatory, and therefore  pain  relieving, Nitric Oxide and Prostacyclin PG12 which act  immediately on  surrounding tissue. Naturally enhanced blood flow also  increases   beneficial oxyhaemoglobin, nutrient and            hormone  levels  within those tissues.

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Lastly, VEGF stimulates the growth  of new blood vessels in that  region of the body.  This may take a few  days to start but the process  begins as soon as the local VEGF is  released.</td>
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<h2>Naturepulse PBK Therapy At A Glance</h2>
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	<li>Quick and easy to use</li>
	<li>Non invasive</li>
	<li>Painless yet exceptionally effective</li>
	<li>Safe to use on most patients</li>
	<li>Patients feel effects quickly</li>
	<li>Relaxes muscle to accelerate healing</li>
	<li>Stimulates anti-inflammatories which reduces pain immediately</li>
	<li>Attacks the cause of the pain, not just the symptoms</li>
	<li>Removes pain for a long time</li>
	<li>Improves muscle strength, mobility and flexibility</li>
	<li>Wide range of applications: Aesthetic, Physiotherapy and Medical</li>
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<h2>Aesthetic Applications</h2>
Gently applied through tiny electrodes attached to the skin,    Naturepulse PBK provides a revolutionary new approach to electro-therapy  using a proven technique designed to stimulate rejuvenation.

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Naturepulse PBK therapy increases the production of the body's  natural  chemicals that relax tissue and stimulate repair as well as improving  local microcirculation.

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Specially programmed software controlled electrical impulses improve  muscle tone and skin quality in response to oxygenation (TCP02) and  other essential natural components to develop a more youthful and toned  appearance.

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<strong>Treatments include:</strong>
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	<li> Facial rejuvenation and improvement of fine lines and wrinkles</li>
	<li>Non-surgical facelift through improved jaw line muscle tension</li>
	<li>General facial skin tone improvement via increased microcirculation</li>
	<li>Upper and lower leg muscle tone improvement affecting leg shapeliness and reduction in cellulite</li>
	<li>Breast firming and toning</li>
	<li>Lip plumping</li>
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<h2>Physiotherapy Applications</h2>
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Naturepulse PBK is an innovative new approach to  electro-therapy  using a proven technique designed to accelerate the rate of recovery of damaged tissue.

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It stimulates cells in the damaged area, putting them into an 'alert' condition, causing the production of natural chemicals that relax tissue, stimulate repair, reduce inflammation and improves local microcirculation.

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<strong>Naturepulse for acute often 'sports related' muscle and joint   pain conditions:</strong>
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	<li>The muscle tear on the rugby or football pitch</li>
	<li>The   twisting of the knee when skiing</li>
	<li>The Achilles tendon problem or frozen   shoulder</li>
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<strong>Naturepulse for chronic conditions:</strong>
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	<li>Long-term back, shoulder, lumber, knee, ankle,  hands &amp; fingers, foot &amp; toe injuries or conditions. Use of Naturepulse can reduce the amounts   of pain killers required and is a natural adjunct to the pain budget in   GP practices and recovery clinics.</li>
	<li>Work-related pain such as RSI and tennis elbow</li>
	<li>Naturepulse does not promise   complete recovery from chronic degenerative illnesses such as arthritis, but is effective at   dealing with the pain aspect associated with the illness.</li>
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<strong>Naturepulse:</strong>
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	<li>Accelerates recovery, reducing “on the bench” time (speeds up sports injury recovery by minimum of 50%)</li>
	<li>Is easy to apply and easy to operate</li>
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<h2>Medical Applications</h2>
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Naturepulse PBK therapy provides a non-invasive, fast acting alternative therapy to conventional treatments.

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Under medical supervision, treatment programmes are available to   reduce seriously difficult to treat medical conditions such as diabetic   foot ulceration where  formerly the  only answer was amputation, and   male and female incontinence.  Numerous clinical papers are available   demonstrating the efficacy of this revolutionary treatment

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Clinical work and practical experience is providing encouraging results in the following areas:
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	<li>Diabetic foot</li>
	<li>Diabetic ulcers</li>
	<li>Skin and other persistent skin ulcers</li>
	<li>Pain relief</li>
	<li>Post prostatectomy incontinence</li>
	<li>female stress incontinence</li>
	<li>Irritable Bowl Syndrome (IBS)</li>
	<li>Trigeminal Neuralgia</li>
	<li>Orthopaedic conditions</li>
	<li>Peripheral Neuropathy</li>
	<li>Peripheral Ischemia</li>
	<li>Diabetic Neuropathy</li>
	<li>Neuro motor Rehabilitation</li>
	<li>Post surgical wound healing</li>
	<li>Retinitis Pigmentosa</li>
	<li>Peripheral Vascular Disease</li>
	<li>Sciatica</li>
	<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
	<li>Arthritis (incl. RA and Osteo)</li>
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<h2><a name="PBKscience"></a>Scientific Research</h2>
Clinical studies[1] have shown that microvoltage stimulation increases VEGF,  Nitric Oxide and  Prostacylins – chemical complexes that reduce  inflammation, relax  tissue and improve blood flow through tissue.

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<td style="padding-left: 20px;"><strong>VEGF - Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor</strong>
A  cytokine which has a variety of actions in the clotting of blood and             in controlling blood pressure - it can be used as treatment to  treat            diseases such as heart attack and stroke i.e. areas of  ischaemia.&nbsp;

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VEGF can promote angiogenesis (the development of new  blood vessels)              - important in areas that are blocked i.e.  the heart or the brain              etc. Therefore electrical  stimulation can locally up-regulate VEGF,              previously  demonstrated in the rat model on hind limb ischaemia (when               an organ like the heart or brain does not receive enough oxygen thru               the blood).</td>
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P.Ferroni et al of the Department of Experimental Medicine and Pathology, University of La Sapienza, Rome, demonstrated that patients with blocked arteries due to ulcers who underwent electrical stimulation with Naturepulse (formerly called PBK) treatment showed:
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	<li>No indication              of adverse effects i.e. blood clotting or inflammation</li>
	<li>Both serum and              plasma showed an increase in VEGF accompanied by an increase in TNFa              and ILß only</li>
	<li>Circulation of beneficial Nitric              Oxide levels increased</li>
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The study proved that the Naturepulse system works on a molecular level by              stimulating the release of a range of endogenous activators within              various tissues. Most importantly, the localised release of VEGF has              been clearly demonstrated in the laboratory.              The results of this study were presented to the CE test board as part              of the approval process. Current directives stipulate that scientific              evidence must back-up clinical data to satisfy the CE mark requirements.              Through this study the Naturepulse/PBK system demonstrated the scientific basis              of the clinical claims with ease.

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<td>[1] <a title="In Vivo" href="http://www.cosmeticmedicaltechnologies.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/InVivo.pdf" target="_blank">P.Ferroni et al (2005)</a>.   <strong> </strong> <strong> </strong><strong>
</strong>Biological Effects of a Software-controlled Voltage Pulse                  Generator (PBK-2C) on the Release of Vascular Endothelial Growth                  Factor (VEGF). In Vivo 19: 949-958                  (2005).</td>
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