Plain English
Unless you have a degree in Microcurrent Electrical Therapy, APS Therapy can appear difficult to understand. In truth, it is not.
Our bodies use an electrical current in order to trigger movement etc. This electrical current travels from one cell to the next. This current is called an Action Potential. The current that is used has the same waveform for all human beings and all other animals have their own waveform. ( A bit like having a different frequency to be able to listen to Radio 2 or Radio 4 etc). This waveform is unique to APS Therapy and is Patented in 38 countries. Nothing else can reproduce the effects upon the body in the same way.
The current that APS uses, mimics this naturally occurring current in the body exactly. The only difference being that the current is up to five times as strong. It is this increase in power that literally triggers the body into action. The body is triggered into healing itself!
Because APS uses only the naturally occurring current of the body, there are no side-effects and it can be used by virtually everyone regardless of any medication being taken.
APS can be used on virtually everyone except those: -
• Suffering from Epilepsy
• Who currently have Deep Vein Thrombosis (unless they have been receiving treatment for more than 3 months – please contact us for guidelines on individual
cases)
• With a Pacemaker / Defibrillator
The following should not be treated purely because no trials have been conducted on these groups: -
• Pregnancy
• Infancy
In brief, the changes that are triggered within the body are: –
1. Release of the body’s own pain-killing hormones. These are among the most powerful pain-killers known to man.
2. Dilation of the blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more easily to damaged areas or areas with poor circulation. By increasing the circulation to a painful/damaged area, the nutrients within the blood stream enhance the healing process.
3. Releases of hormones that break down swelling and damaged tissue. This swelling and damaged tissue is what causes most trouble for people. By breaking it down we not only help with pain and mobility but are also taking positive steps towards healing the condition.
4. Increase in Lymphatic Drainage. The lymphatic system is the part of the body that drains the toxins and waste products out of our body. By increasing this drainage, we help to get rid of the damaged tissue and swelling, thus aiding healing.
5. Increase in ATP production. ATP (Adenosine TriPhoshpate) is a relatively new discovery. All living cells contain ATP and it is used for replication of new cells i.e. to grow and heal. Inherently, cells that are damaged either due to injury or medical condition, are low in ATP. If the cells are low in ATP, they cannot heal effectively. APS Therapy increases the ATP within these cells and therefore has a dramatic positive effect on the healing of a great many conditions.
It is mainly due to the positive benefits of ATP that hospitals worldwide use APS Therapy. It is used in approximately 1200 hospitals across the globe, include the NHS.
What is APS Therapy?
APS Therapy represents the latest development in Health Technology, and relates to the treatment of pain, mobilisation and stiffness of joints, and reduction of swelling without any further intake of medication.
APS is the only medi-console in the world that stimulates the body’s natural nerve impulse called an Action Potential and is patented in 38 countries around the world.
The APS medi-console simulates the Action Potential (natural nerve impulse) in the neurons (small nerves) in the area where the medi-console’s electrodes are placed on the body.
When the current of the APS medi-console flows into the body of the patient via the electrodes, it causes changes into the neurons and bio-chemical functions of the body.
APS Therapy:-
• SIMULATES BODY’S NATURAL NERVE IMPULSE (ACTION POTENTIAL)
• HELPS BODY TO LESSEN PAIN AND REPAIR DAMAGE
How Your Body Works
The cells within the human body are like tiny electrolytic batteries each with a potential current of approximately four pico-amps or four trillionths of an amp. It is this intricate, bioelectrical circulatory system that allows one cell to communicate with its neighbour through electro-magnetic signalling.
When the body is functioning normally the bio-electrical function of these cells remains in an ordered and regulated fashion. However, during times of injury or disease it appears that the bio-electrical functions of these cells is quite different to healthy ones.
Injured cells disrupt the current flow to and between cells thereby impeding the channels on intercellular communication, which may negatively alter the normal healing processes.
When a muscle experiences trauma it goes into spasm to protect itself. This decreases blood supply reducing the amount of oxygen and nutrients that reach it. The decreased circulation causes an accumulation of waste products. This causes noxious input that causes pain.
Due to the constriction of the muscle, the injured site has a much higher electrical resistance than that of the surrounding tissue. Basic physics dictates that electricity flows towards the path of least resistance. Therefore, the body’s own action potential nerve impulses avoid the area of high resistance and takes the easiest path, generally around the injury. The decreased electrical flow through the injured area decreases the cellular capacitance. As a result, healing is actually impaired.
The APS micro-current application to an injured site augments the current flow. This allows the traumatised area to regain its capacitance. The resistance of the injured tissue is then reduced, allowing bioelectricity to enter the area to re-establish homeostasis. Therefore, APS can be viewed as a catalyst helpful in initiating and perpetuating the numerous chemical and electrical reactions that occur in the healing process.
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is an essential factor in the healing process. Large amounts of ATP, the cell’s main energy source, are required to control primary functions such as the movement of vital minerals like sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium, into and out of the cell. It also sustains the movement of waste products out of the cell. Injured cells are deficient in ATP.
As the APS action potential micro-current replenishes ATP, nutrients can again flow into injured cells and waste products can flow out. This is rudimentary for the development of healthy tissues. ATP also provides the energy tissues require to build new proteins, increase protein synthesis and increase membrane transport of ions.
In research and clinical studies worldwide, after APS Therapy micro-current treatments, the following positive effects have been noted: –
Cellular regeneration and increased protein synthesis
• For enhanced soft-tissue healing
• An increase in ATP up to 500%
• Increased energy for cell metabolism and injury repair
Increased cellular membrane transport by 40%
• For the reduction of soft-tissue swelling and inflammation
Improved DNA synthesis
• For soft-tissue cell regeneration
Activation of T-Lymphocytes
• To strengthen the immune system
Summary
By applying the patented waveform APS ensures a better quality of life through enhanced ATP production. This natural process has been proved to be effective in:
• Pain relief
• Breakdown of inflammation
• Increase in mobility
• Increase in local blood circulation
• Improvement in cell communication
• ATP production
• Wound healing
• Regeneration of cells and bones
• Limitation of tissue damage
• Controlling the emotional aspects of pain
APS Therapy, for a better quality of life!
How APS Therapy Works
Electrolysis
A process called electrolysis is set in motion where there is a build up of waste substances.
Electrolysis is the breaking down of waste substances by an ionising electrical current.
After the first few treatments the waste substances are broken down and are transported by the lymphatic system to the kidneys and disposed of.
As these waste substances are broken down, swelling is reduced and the blood circulation returns to normal in the affected area.
This results in increased mobility in the muscles and joints.
Dilation of Blood Vessels
A further effect of APS is the dilation of the blood vessels in the affected area.
This results in:
• Increased blood circulation, which in turn, will speed up the removal of morbid metabolic waste from the muscles
• Antibodies, hormones, enzymes and other biochemical compounds are conveyed at a quicker rate to the affected area.
Blood Circulation
Increase in blood circulation after treatment with the APS medi-console. (Preliminary results from Royal Brisbane Hospital in Australia)
The following results were obtained using a process called Medical Thermography. Infrared photographs are taken of the patient’s limbs before and after treatment with the APS medi-console.
The results are nothing short of astounding!
Thermographic imaging shows body heat as colour. White is hottest and blue is coolest . This image was taken immediately before treatment with APS. The patient complains of a lot of knee pain.
Five minutes after the treatment. You can “see” the pain moving away.
Lymphatic Circulation
APS Therapy also has the effect of improving lymphatic circulation by means of muscle fasciculation.
Depolarisation of the nerve fibres causes the minute lymph spaces to relax, this in turn increases lymph drainage.
Waste substances will then be transported to the kidneys and disposed of.
Action Potential Restored
The natural nerve impulses are allowed to flow freely.
When the natural flow of Action Potentials is restored, neuro-hormones are released.
This raises the pain threshold in that part of the body, resulting in less or no further pain.
The 5 Neuro-hormones
ß -Endorphins
These neuro-hormones are produced at the synapse. They are natural (endogenous) painkillers, which are stronger than morphine and act as a block against the pain signal so that we don’t feel pain. We were led to believe that this was the most effective way of dealing with pain. This is not so.
Too high levels of ß -Endorphins in our blood: –
• Affects the heart (weaken heart beat)
• Affects the breathing (less effective)
• Increases appetite for food and alcohol
• Prevents CORTISOL from providing anti-inflammation effect
• Increases emotional stress
Research shows that APS Therapy decreases the levels of ß -Endorphins in the body!
Less ß -Endorphins are released at synapses after APS treatment!
The APS Therapy medi-console is the only medi-console available that decreases ß -Endorphin levels!
Lower ß -Endorphins levels means we don’t block our pain. Rather we allow the message of the pain to reach our brain, and this stimulates the release of other neuro-hormones which speed up the body healing.
Leucine Enkephalin
APS Therapy increases the amount of this neuro-hormone in the blood.
What do high levels of Leucine Enkephalin do in our body?
• Provide pain relief (analgesic)
• Dilates blood vessels in the area, allowing more blood, hormones, oxygen, enzymes etc. to get to the affected area and so decrease inflammation and speed up the healing process.
This limits tissue damage and improves blood flow resulting in a better quality of life!
Melatonin
This neuro-hormone is secreted at night when we sleep (a good night’s sleep is very important). Melatonin acts on both the physical and emotional aspects of our body. APS increases the levels of Melatonin in the blood. This results in: –
• A lowering of anxiety/stress (headaches) etc.
• Anti-inflammation
• Calming effect (tranquilliser)
• Pain relief
• Improved kidney function. This means toxic waste products (like uric acid) are effectively removed the area.
• Thins out the blood (anti-coagulant – breaks down blood clots in the blood vessels)
Serotonin
Serotonin is a natural anti-depressant. Too little of this neuro-hormone leads to anxiety and depression.
APS keeps Serotonin within the ‘normal’ limits of the body and helps maintain a healthy body balance.
Cortisol
This is the major neuro-hormone in the body for maintaining body balance. The body cannot function without Cortisol.
Correct levels of Cortisol in our body: -
• Allow anti-inflammatory effects
• Maintain normal metabolism and good mental health
So if you supply the body with the right amounts of building blocks, the body will repair itself.
THE NEURO-HORMONES ARE THE BODY’S BUILDING BLOCKS
Maintaining Balance
Our body is a highly complex ‘organism’ which is constantly trying to achieve a NATURAL BALANCE.
“If we increase our sugar intake, our body needs to balance this, so we put on weight.”
This is a very important aspect of what the APS medi-console can do. It will regulate the release of the neuro-hormones to maintain the body’s natural balance.
Basic differences between conventional TENS and APS Therapy :
The modern basis for the widespread use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain control is the gate control theory proposed by Dr. Ronald Melzack and Dr. Patrick Wall (1965). This theory suggests that hypothetical gates in lamina V of the substantia gelatinosa could be closed to block pain stimuli travelling from A-delta and C-afferent nerve fibres in the peripheral nervous system where they synapse into the central nervous system. Although this theory has been modified, it created much notoriety at the time and began a revolution in the way most practitioners view and treat chronic pain.
In principle, TENS applies an electrical force that stimulates pain-suppressing A-beta afferent nerve fibres which compete against pain-carrying A-delta and C fibres. The same stimulation would occur if one lightly tapped the painful body part repeatedly with a pen, spoon, or other blunt object. Ice, massage, heat, and other long-standing therapy techniques have relieved pain this way for thousands of years.
A typical conventional TENS device has a biphasic waveform and produces no nett energy to the body. The output is in the milli-amp ranges, compared to the micro-amp ranges of micro current.
The most important difference however, is that the APS medi-console enhances the production of ATP , the body’s own natural energy carrier. TENS devices do not provide any real “healing” benefit. In fact, the bio-processes, which are critical to the healing process, are suppressed when high current TENS stimulation is applied.
