Bio-Electric Stimulation Therapy (BEST)

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Bio-Electric Stimulation Therapy (BEST), also known as micro current electro therapy (MET), is a very specific form of electro therapy that delivers extremely small amounts of current to the body (less than one milliAmpere, 100 times less than a typical TENS machine). BEST mimics what happens within human cells by working to enhance the physiological processes. 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. BEST works at a cellular level to boost energy and restore homeostasis. Documented effects include:

an increase in ATP
- Independent studies show that BEST can increase ATP production by up to 500%
enhanced transmembrane trasport, 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

1 BEST in Post-polio syndrome: The BESTIPP Study
2 Conclusion
3 External links

[edit] BEST in Post-polio syndrome: The BESTIPP Study

The BESTPP Study was coordinated by Prof. Bert Op 'Eijnde, directed by Dr.Sally Sennitt, MD 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.

[edit] Results

BEST had statistically significant positive effects on all three endpoints. The average score for the whole group showed:

Fatigue: 34% reduction (p <0.0001)
Endurance: 40% improvement (p <0.0001)
Pain: 34% reduction (p <0.0001)

In addition, these clinical benefits were maintained during the extension phase of the study.

[edit] Fatigue

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

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

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

Bio-Electric Stimulation Therapy is a promising new tool for improving the quality of life for Post-polio patients. There are no known side effects and no known interactions with medicine.