Bio-electric stimulation therapy

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. 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 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

Contents 1 BEST in post-polio syndrome 1.1 Results 1.1.1 Fatigue 1.1.2 Endurance 1.1.3 Pain Relief 1.2 Conclusion 2 References

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]

Results

Clinical benefits were maintained during the extension phase of the study

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

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

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

Conclusion

The study concluded that Bio-Electric Stimulation Therapy is a promising new tool for improving the quality of life for Post-polio patients.

References