Bio-electric stimulation therapy
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Bio-Electric Stimulation Therapy (BEST), also known as micro current electro therapy (MET), is a specific form of electrotherapy that delivers small amounts of current to the body. Current delivered is less than one milliAmpere, 100 times less than a typical TENS machine.[citation needed] BEST mimics what happens within human cells by working to enhance the physiological processes.[citation needed] A study coordinated by Prof. Bert Op 'Eijnde, from the University of College in Hasselt, Belgium, shows that BEST has a positive and statistically significant effect in improving endurance and reducing fatigue and chronic pain.[citation needed] BEST works at a cellular level to boost energy and restore homeostasis.[citation needed] Documented effects include:[citation needed]
- an increase in ATP
- Independent studies show that BEST can increase ATP production by up to 500%
- enhanced transmembrane transport, which include:
- amino acids (building blocks of all proteins)
- proline (important in connective tissue repair)
- Stimulation of fibroblasts
- These cells orchestrate tissue healing and regeneration
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[edit] BEST in post-polio syndrome
A study on the use of BEST in the treatment of Post polio syndrome was coordinated by Prof. Bert Op 'Eijnde, directed by Dr.Sally Sennitt, and sponsored by Kingfisher Healthcare, a European healthcare company. Twenty-five patients were recruited from four different countries and were tested in three main endpoints: fatigue, endurance and pain.[1]
[edit] Results
Clinical benefits were maintained during the extension phase of the study
[edit] Fatigue
The average score showed a 34% reduction of fatigue (p <0.0001). 8 out of 10 patients had a positive response
- 50% had a major response (> 30% improvement, ranging from 32% to 74%)
- 36% had a minor response (10-30% improvement)
- 14% showed no change
[edit] Endurance
The average score showed a 40% improvement of endurance (p <0.0001). 4 out of 5 patients benefited.
- 53% had a major response (> 40% improvement, ranging from 41% to 88%)
- 26% had a minor response (10-40% improvement)
- 21% showed no change
[edit] Pain Relief
The average score showed a 34% reduction in pain (p <0.0001). 7 of 10 subjects had improvement in pain.
- 50% had a major response (>30% improvement; ranging from 34% to 93%)
- 22% had a minor response (10-30% improvement)
- 28% showed no change
[edit] Conclusion
The study concluded that Bio-Electric Stimulation Therapy is a promising new tool for improving the quality of life for Post-polio patients.
